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People of Hong Kong prepare to rebel against Beijing if their demands are not met - will it end in massacre, or democracy? Watch

Image of Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, demanding the right to elect the leader of the semi-autonomous region.

China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is set to hold a week-long session starting August 25, to discuss how Hong ... continue reading

Time to learn Chinese: Forget Microsoft, your next OS could be Chinese! Watch

Image of China is creating its own operating system after blacklisting Windows 8 from government computers over fears that the American operating system could provide avenues for intelligence agencies.

China's state-controlled Xinhua News Agency announced that China is developing their own operating system for desktop computers and ... continue reading

Pope Francis Gives Important Interview On His Return From the Apostolic Visit to Korea Watch

Image of This Prophetic Pope named Francis is known for shaking things up when he does his interviews with the Press upon returning from his beautiful and significant apostolic visits. Well, he just did it again.

Pope Francis is a refreshingly frank, charismatic and prophetic successor of the Apostle Peter. He stands in the trajectory of Paul VI, ... continue reading

Two murderous women will be first female execution in India Watch

Image of India's President Pranab Mukherjee rejected the sisters' final petition requested mercy.

Two women, who kidnapped 13 young children and forced them to work as pickpockets before murdering them are about to become the first ... continue reading

Can he break Christian persecution? Pope Francis says he's ready to try in China Watch

Image of Pope Francis spoke at an assembly of over 6,000 Asian Catholics while he was in South Korea, addressing a number of issues that Catholics in those countries have.

On his return flight from South Korea, Pope Francis said that he hoped to visit China soon, an act which would be the first time any Pope ... continue reading

Pope's visit to Korea highlights religious hope for reunification Watch

Image of Pope Francis met a group of over 6,000 Asian Catholics, and discussed many religious concepts, and answered questions about Catholicism and issues it is having in Asia.

During his visit to Korea, Pope Francis addressed a meeting of young Catholics from many Asian countries and told them that their best ... continue reading

Pope Francis to Asian Youth: The Glory of the Martyrs Shines On You, Wake Up! Watch

Image of In your Christian lives, you will find many occasions that will tempt you, like the disciples in today's Gospel, to push away the stranger, the needy, the poor and the broken-hearted. It is these people especially who repeat the cry of the woman of the Gospel:

The martyrs of Korea - and innumerable others throughout Asia - handed over their bodies to their persecutors; to us they have handed ... continue reading

You Are Guardians of Hope! Pope Francis Speaks to the Bishops of Korea Watch

Image of You guard this hope by keeping alive the flame of holiness, fraternal charity and missionary zeal within the Church's communion- Pope Francis

Dear brothers, a prophetic witness to the Gospel presents particular challenges to the Church in Korea, since she carries out her life ... continue reading

Pope Francis has a massive to-do list in Korea Watch

Image of Pope Francis will visit Korea in a week long visit which will include praying for reunification and encouraging the growing Catholic community.

Pope Francis will travel to South Korea with a message of peace for the divided nations in his first papal visit to Asia. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading

Are we safe ANYWHERE? Christians suffer violence in India Watch

Image of Pro-Hindu nationalist groups have taken part in constant violence against Christians, which resulted in seven deaths in 2013.

Archbishop Anil Couto of New Delhi has urged local and Indian authorities to take more effective measures in fighting religiously ... continue reading

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