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Bangladesh bishop rejects government stipend, warns of political pressure on Church

The newly elected government of Bangladesh has announced a monthly allowance for religious clergy, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Muslim-majority country’s history. However, a Catholic bishop has indicated that the Church will decline the funds, citing concerns about possible political pressure. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting on Feb. […]

South Korean Catholics call for denuclearization ahead of Fukushima anniversary

Catholics in the southwest of the South Korea have launched a series of public Eucharistic celebrations titled the “Gwanghwamun Mass Against Nuclear Power Plants,” marking the lead-up to the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on March 11. The Masses, held from February 13 to March 6, began with an opening celebration in […]

Indonesian Church strengthens fight against human trafficking

The Catholic Church in Flores has intensified efforts to combat human trafficking after 13 young women were rescued from alleged exploitation at a nightclub in Sikka Regency. The women, aged 17 to 26 and originally from West Java, sought protection in January 2026 after reportedly suffering physical violence, sexual exploitation, and severe labor abuse. They […]

Filipinos celebrate 40th anniversary of People Power in Rome

On February 25, Filipinos around the world commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, remembering the peaceful uprising that ended two decades of dictatorship in the Philippines in 1986. The largely unarmed movement was sparked by an appeal from the late Jaime Sin, who urged citizens to gather along Epifanio de los […]

Supreme Court Upholds Restrictions on Christian Entry in Chhattisgarh Villages

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal challenging restrictions imposed by village councils in Chhattisgarh that bar the entry of Christian missionaries and converts into certain tribal areas. On Feb. 16, the court declined to interfere with an October 2025 order of the Chhattisgarh High Court, which had directed the petitioner to seek […]

Christian Worshippers Attacked During Sunday Prayer in Odisha Village

A group of Christian worshippers in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is living in fear after a mob allegedly disrupted their Sunday prayer service and threatened them with violence. Members of the Christian Evangelical Assembly were gathered at the home of Pastor Jagannath Naik in Badabali Chua village on Feb. 22 when around 50 people reportedly stormed […]

Religious liberty restriction case: Archbishop expresses concern

The head of the Catholic Church in Chhattisgarh has expressed concern after the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging restrictions on Christian missionaries and pastors entering certain tribal villages in the state. On February 16, the apex court upheld a prior order of the Chhattisgarh High Court, which had declined to interfere with […]

Bishops condemn racial abuse of northeast people

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has condemned what it described as a “shameful act of racial abuse and harassment” against women from Northeast India in the national capital, calling such incidents a blot on the country’s cultural heritage. In a statement issued on February 26, the bishops’ conference said repeated instances of racial discrimination […]