Asia

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  10 July 2026
  ASIA/BAHRAIN - Pastoral visits in times of war in the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia by Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T.* Awali (Fides News Agency) – The year 2026 has brought many surprises. In January, we joyfully celebrated the proclamation of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi, Kuwait. Sho ...
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  9 July 2026
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - In Lahore, a vibrant Church, led by Capuchin Archbishop Rehmat, builds dialogue, hope, and fraternity, in the spirit of St. Francis by Paolo Affatato Lahore (Fides News Agency) – In Pakistan, interreligious dialogue "is not an option, but a necessity." This conviction lies at the heart of the pastoral ministry of Archbishop Khalil Rehmat, OFM C ...
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  8 July 2026
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Catholic community at the forefront in the fight against child abuse, "to promote the dignity and protection of children," says Archbishop Arshad Islamabad (Fides News Agency) – A "Year of Children," marked by meetings, celebrations, public events and prayer initiatives dedicated to protecting children, promoting their well-being and placing them at the centre o ...
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  8 July 2026
  FABC Plenary Assembly to gather more than 120 Church leaders in Jakarta by Father John Mi Shen* Jakarta (Fides news Agency) -More than 120 Church leaders from across Asia will gather in Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 20–26, 2026, for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian B ...
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  7 July 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Amid Myanmar's humanitarian crisis, the Church of Kalay inaugurates a new parish Kalay (Fides News Agency) – The inauguration of St. Patrick Parish in the Diocese of Kalay, in northwestern Myanmar, has become a powerful sign of hope and encouragement for the long-suffering people of the region. Sit ...
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  6 July 2026
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Archbishop Leow recounts the life of the Church in Malaysia amid growth, dialogue and secularization: "Renewal must begin with us, otherwise we are like an empty gong" by Paolo Affatato Kuala Lumpur (Fides News Agency) – The Catholic community in Malaysia is called “to embark on a path of renewal, mission, and prophetic acts, and to recognize the signs of the times, otherwise i ...
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  4 July 2026
  ASIA/THAILAND - National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies: "Let us disarm hearts and build bridges of reconciliation with Cambodia" Bangkok (Fides News Agency) – "Our mission today is to disarm hearts. In communion with the Holy Father and our bishops, we pray to sow seeds of peace and reconciliation and eradicate hostility toward our Cambodian nei ...
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  3 July 2026
  “The Lord is my Shepherd”: Cardinal John Tong’s autobiography, a sign of gratitude for a journey of joy and hope Hong Kong (Fides News Agency) – “Every day I continue to walk with hope; this joy and this hope fill my life with profound serenity and inner peace.” With gratitude that embraces even the most difficult moments, s ...
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  3 July 2026
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Catholic man dies in prison after false blasphemy accusation Lahore (Fides News Agency) – The Catholic community in Lahore is mourning the death of Amir Peter, a 60-year-old Pakistani Catholic who died on July 1, 2026, from serious medical complications that developed during his ...
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  3 July 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Archbishop of Mandalay: “Hope endures amid war, disaster and interreligious solidarity” by Paolo Affatato Mandalay (Fides News Agency) – “The word ‘hope’ always belongs to Christians. We do not place our hope in this world, nor in any person on earth. Our hope comes from God.” With these words, ...
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  2 July 2026
  Cardinal Tagle presides over the first beatification liturgy in Vietnam: "If you choose Jesus, you will be blessed" by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Tac Say (Fides News Agency) - Tens of thousands of faithful converged on July 2, 2026, at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Ca Mau Province, Diocese of Can Tho, for the beatification Mass of Fa ...
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  1 July 2026
  “Saints have a past and sinners have a future.” Chinese Catholics celebrate Saints Peter and Paul, Patrons of the Church of Rome Beijing (Fides News Agency) – An opportunity to pray that their faith may be as steadfast as that of St. Peter, firmly built upon the rock, and, like that of St. Paul, dynamic and fervent, always ready to proclaim the ...
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  1 July 2026
  ASIA/BANGLADESH - Bishop Gomes: "The Rohingya crisis is growing more severe as international aid continues to decline" Dhaka (Fides News Agency) – "The situation facing the Rohingya is extremely difficult. International funding is decreasing day by day, and some non-governmental organizations have been forced to suspend their activitie ...
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  1 July 2026
  Vietnamese Catholics eagerly prepare for the beatification of Father Francis Truong Buu Diep by Andrew Doan Thanh Phong Hanoi (Fides News Agency) - The news regarding the Beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep has flooded over the media and social networks across Vietnam in recent days. ...
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  30 June 2026
  ASIA/CHINA - Catholic seminaries across China conclude the academic year Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Never lose sight of the vocation received from the Lord; cherish the proclamation of the Gospel at the center of one's heart; remain steadfast in love for both the homeland and the Church, bea ...