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China: Pope’s Letter to Faithful is Blocked

Image of 10 underground priests are already in prison for having celebrated masses outside locations approved by the Office for Religious Affairs.

In Hebei the Catholics go without mass because the priests are under arrest. Access to the Vatican website with Benedict XVI’s Letter ... continue reading

North Korea: Nuclear Test, Missile Launch

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The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting, while international diplomats have expressed concern and the Asian ... continue reading

Premier Promises Justice for Cathedral Attack

Image of Mass, at 9 in the morning, was celebrated by Fr. Shilas Bogati, the same priest who was officiating when the blast, claimed by the Hindu fundamentalist group Nepal Defence Army occurred the day before.

A day of prayer for the two victims of the explosion in the Church of the Assumption. The Prime Minister is present along with political ... continue reading

Bomb Attack on Kathmandu Catholic Cathedral

Image of After the bomb blast, a bundle of leaflets where found written by the Nepal Defence Army and issued by its leader R.K Mainali. The leaflets call for Nepal to be proclaimed a Hindu State and warns all foreigners and NGOs leave Nepal. The papers also contained images of Hindu Lord Krishna and many Hindu religious slogans.

A Nepalese priest describes the shock of the Christian community. Two Christian faithful died in the attack. DHOBIGAHAT (AsiaNews) – ... continue reading

Nepal Church Bomb Kills 2, Injures 8

Image of Father Silas Bogati, the director of Caritas in Nepal and the priest who was celebrating the Mass, stated: We could never imagine that someone could carry out such a cowardly act and kill and injure so many people.

The blast was so powerful that it literally sent people flying. We were just 15 minutes into the Mass. KATHMANDU, Nepal (Zenit) - A bomb ... continue reading

Indian State Court Affirms Dalit Rights

The historic ruling directly challenges a society norm that says Dalits ('Untouchables') are inferior human beings. CARROLLTON, Texas ... continue reading

Indian Bishops Welcome U.S. Human Rights Group

Image of The commission prepares an annual report on the status of religious freedom in nations around the world. While in India, they plan to focus on the state of Orissa in the east, the site of heightened persecution against Christians, and the state of Gujarat in the west, where Muslim faithful were persecuted in 2002. Both situations involved Hindu extremists.

Anyone who endeavors to protect human rights and religious liberty is welcome. PHULBANI, India (Zenit) - The prelates of India are hoping ... continue reading

Seoul lifts ban on deadly embryonic stem cell research

Image of 'Stem cell research has been done by scientists in Britain and other countries. But there has been no successful case yet, using human eggs.'

Research on embryonic stem cells had stopped three years ago.South Korea is now following the lead of the United States. Seoul ... continue reading

Asia: Every means being tried to stop swine flu

Image of Almost all of the world markets are showing a drop in stocks related to tourism and travel, and a rise in pharmaceutical stocks.

From blocking of flights to and from Mexico to temperature scanners in the airports, and limitations on visas for Mexicans. HONG KONG ... continue reading

Vietnam: Two Redemptorists wrongfully accused

The accusation, issued by the state-owned media, includes the possibility of the death penalty. HANOI (AsiaNews) - Accusations of damaging ... continue reading

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