A Redemptorist priest, Father Joe Maier, reflects on his nearly 50 years as a missionary in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Australia’s bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance
The Catholic bishops of Australia are considering recommendations from a report which would increase the participation of laypeople-especially women-in the administrative affairs of the local churches.
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Hong Kong Catholic official says Masses will mark Tiananmen anniversary
Despite the pandemic and the mainland Chinese government’s disapproval, Catholics in Hong Kong will commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre with special Masses.
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In India, migrants and the poor suffer under lockdown
Indians in several states said the situation has been exacerbated by poor preparation by state governments and conflicting messages from central and state governments.
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India exemplifies problems facing Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
Many countries are characterized by huge cities containing neighborhoods that contain millions of people living close together in often highly unhygienic conditions. Even the most basic protocols for warding off COVID-19 are all but impossible to practice.
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Cardinal Pell’s lawyers argue for appeal in Australia’s High Court
Australian Cardinal George Pell seeks a last chance to have his sexual assault conviction overturned in court.
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China temporarily closes places of worship in effort to contain COVID-19
The Chinese government has temporarily closed all of the country’s places of worship in an effort to contain the COVID-19 respiratory coronavirus that has now killed almost 3,000 people, with more than 80,000 around the world verified with infections.
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Cardinal Pell’s appeal of abuse conviction to be heard in March
If the High Court fails to overturn the verdict of a 12-person jury that found him guilty of four counts of sexual assault and one count of child rape, Pell, 78, will spend at least 32 more months in prison.
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Committee to recommend Australian bishops give laity certain controls
The plan would cede control over financial, human resources and governance functions to professional laity.
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New rules in China target unregistered Catholic and Protestant churches
As many as 50% of China’s estimated 10 million to 12 million Catholics worship in communities not registered with the Chinese government.