In adherence to Pope Francis’ call in praying for peace in Ukraine-Russia, Myanmar Cardinal held a prayer service in St. Mary Cathedral, Yangon, March 25.
Church leaders and civil society groups in Myanmar held a dialogue with security forces for the safe return of refugees to their homes after fleeing to forests.
St. George's Church, Phaipijang is one of the smallest Catholic villages in
Churachanpur District of Manipur state, northeast India celebrated its silver jubilee of Catholic
faith on March 17.
Iqbal Masih, a 12-year-old Catholic child activist, received a civilian award for his act of bravery and for working for the welfare of children who were forced to work in the carpet industry in Pakistan.
The Catholic Church in Pakistan has its first official candidate to sainthood, a 20-year-old Akash Bashir, who blocked a suicide bomber from entering a crowded church in 2015.
