Civil society and religious groups in South Korea have continued their strong opposition to two proposed nuclear power plants, accusing the government of moving ahead hastily without sufficient access to information, deliberation, or consent. During a press conference...
Cambodia is drowning in a flood of plastic waste — almost literally in some cases — fueled by rapidly growing consumption and economic growth, poor to non-existent rubbish collection, almost no recycling, and a lack of public awareness. The kingdom produces 32...
The Catholic Bishops of Thailand have reminded the faithful that they have a vital role to play as a “moral force” and “social conscience” in safeguarding a truthful and just electoral process. In a message addressed to parishioners nationwide and released on January...
To mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Hong Kong, a celebration with prayer, song, and music brought people together from across the diocese. “May the Holy Face of Jesus always shine upon Hong Kong”, Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokin Tagle...
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, the Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad, spoke to AsiaNews about recent events in Iraq, and more generally in the region, scene of a new escalation between Iran and the United States (and Israel). “Sadness, great concern, and a climate of...
