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Mission Accomplished: Two American Journalists Freed by North Korea

Image of The Central News Agency said this was a sign of North Korea's 'humanitarian and peaceloving policy.' They also indicated that President Clinton and the two young women had left Pyongyang in a private plane, headed back to the United States.

Former President Bill Clinton flew to North Korea seeking the release of two journalists. He returns to the U.S. with both of them free. ... continue reading

Philippines: Pope on the Death of Cory Aquino

Image of (Funeral of the deceased, beloved 'Cory' Aquino) Pope Benedict XVI recalled former President Aquino as a 'woman of deep and unshakable faith.'<br>

Pope Benedict XVI expressed 'profound sadness' at the death of Corazon Aquino. MANILA (AsiaNews) - Pope Benedict XVI expressed "profound ... continue reading

Nepal: Catholic Priests receive Death Threats

Image of The unknown voice said that he belonged to the Nepal Defence Army, an extremist Hindu group headed by one R.K. Mainali, who is a suspect in the murder of Fr John Prakash and the bombing of the Church of the Assumption in Kathmandu on 23 May.

Priests receive death threats from members of a Hindu fundamentalist group suspected of involvement in murders and attacks. KATHMANDU ... continue reading

Special: Ministerial Priesthood: A Definition from John Maria Vianney

Image of The year of the priest, is defined now fundamentally in reference to the 150th dies natalis of John Maria Vianney. He who held the key to renovating and reinvigoring a Church and its priesthood which was affected by the consequences of French revolution, now once again offers the Church and her priests an opportunity to recover the essence of the ministerial priesthood.

Eucharist makes the priest, who then shares himself for the life of his community in charity, holiness and forgiveness. GORAKHPUR, India ... continue reading

Beloved Cory Aquino, Leader of the 'Rosary Revolution' in the Philippines, is dead

Image of In recent days, processions, rosaries, Masses, Eucharistic adoration have occurred at the shrine to ask God to cure Cory Aquino.

With Cardinal Sin she led the " rosary revolution" which peacefully ended the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. MANILA (AsiaNews) - Maria ... continue reading

Priest Assassinated in Karnataka, India

Image of 'The blood of Father James will not have been shed in vain. His blood will serve the Church and the mission in India. We pray God for justice and protection,' the bishop said.

Fr James Mukalel, was assassinated and left naked by the roadside in the village of Thottathady. NEW DELHI (AsiaNews) – The ... continue reading

Hanoi Denies Attacks on Priests. Diocese Publishes Photos

Image of Among the wounded and beaten by police last July 20, there is also a nun from the congregation of the Sisters of the Lovers of the Cross, Sister Maria Tan, who was beaten and almost arrested. Some faithful wrested her from the hands of the policemen who were about to load her onto a truck.

The police claim the complaints of the diocese are 'totally false'.The facts say otherwise. Hanoi (AsiaNews) - General Hoang Cong Tu, from ... continue reading

Stop the New Vietnam War: Attacks on Catholic Priests!

Image of Catholic Christians are pouring into the Streets of Vietnam protesting the attacks on Catholic Priests and the persecution of those who follow the ancient faith. Will they receive the support of their brethren throughout the world?

There is a new “Vietnam War” underway. The enemies of life, freedom and true liberation are attacking Catholic priests in ... continue reading

Vietnam: Death Threats against Catholics, Wrongful Arrest

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Police and thugs are roaming the streets and attacking those who visibly wear Catholic religious symbols.Persecution of Catholics grows. ... continue reading

Korean Slain for Bible Distribution in North Korea

Image of North Korea officially protects religious freedom. However, in practice, the Communist regime severely restricts religious practice. There are four-state sponsored churches, but native North Koreans are not allowed to attend their services.

The execution of 33-year-old Ri Hyon Ok in Ryongchon is impossible to confirm given North Korea's tight security. SEOUL, South Korea ... continue reading

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