The Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the largest male religious congregation of the Syro-Malabar Church, has elected Father Paul Achandy as its Prior General for the second time. The election took place on March 19 during the 39th General Chapter held at Chavara...
A senior Catholic leader in Asia has warned powerful nations not to ask others to show restraint while continuing to maintain huge nuclear arsenals. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, said such actions weaken...
Catholics in Jeju have started a unique initiative called “Dice for Peace” to encourage people to practice love and peace in their daily lives. The program was introduced by the Jeju Diocese, which has distributed special dice to parishes across the island since the...
Fifteen years after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, a former plant worker in Japan continues to care for animals that were abandoned during the tragedy. Toru Akama, 63, lives near Fukushima Prefecture and looks after dozens of cats and dogs left behind when residents...
The killing of a female doctor in Pakistan has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of women in the country. Dr. Mehwish, known by a single name, was shot dead while returning home from duty in Kohat in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said...
