News from the Asia Pacific

Love Must Become a Gift: 4 New Priests Ordained on the Shores of the Sea of Galilee
DOMUS GALILAEAE, Jerusalem — On the eve of the Feast of Corpus Christi, in a setting that speaks directly to

Deadly 7.8 Quake Strikes Mindanao on First Day of Classes, Calls for Prayer and Aid Grow
A building collapsed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. PHOTO FROM DSWD FIELD OFFICE

A Systematic Campaign of Exclusion: India’s “Caravan of Love” Tribunal Demands End to Impunity
The Jury of the People’s Tribunal on Violence Against Christians in India, titled “Caravan of Love,” in New Delhi on

A Beacon of Healing for the World: Vatican Elevates Batangas St. Padre Pio Shrine to International Status
STO. TOMAS, Philippines — In a clear sign of the growing spiritual influence of the Filipino Church, the Vatican has

Cambodia’s 12 Martyr-Candidates Take Key Step Toward Canonization
ROME — The Catholic Church in Cambodia has reached a very special moment. A group of Church leaders recently traveled

Faith Under Fire: Indian Catholics Denied Bail After Courageous Stand Against Hindu Mob
JHARKHAND, India — In what appears as an escalating religious faith tension in India, nine Catholic parishioners from Bandaria Parish

Pope Leo’s Peru: An EWTN News Special Report
EWTN News presents Pope Leo’s Peru, a one-hour special report by Jonathan Liedl examining the missionary roots of Pope Leo

9 Life-Changing Reasons to Watch “I Am with You: A Documentary on Carlo Acutis” Today
In an era where digital screens often feel like barriers to spiritual growth, finding a story that bridges the gap

Manaoag Pilgrimage Journey Revealed: 7 Enduring Traditions
Have you ever felt a pull toward a place you’ve never been, or a sudden urge to return to a

Korean Catholics Reach 6 Million Amid an Urgent Vocations Crisis and Aging Faithful
SEOUL, South Korea — In a testament to the enduring power of the Gospel in East Asia, Korean Catholics has