A Redemptorist priest, Father Joe Maier, reflects on his nearly 50 years as a missionary in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A plague’s worldwide devastation
Lawrence Wright’s new thriller deals with the effects of a killer pandemic.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
State Department report says China among worst offenders of religious freedom
The Chinese government recognizes five official religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism and Catholicism. Members of each of these religious groups must register before they can participate in religious services.
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South Asian countries have perfect conditions for disaster from coronavirus
Fears are running extremely high that at the current pace of infection, with the number of cases and fatalities doubling every two weeks, the pandemic is headed for a peak by the end of July.
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Bishop urges U.K. to act to protect Hong Kong democracy agreement
Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton, England, is urging the British government to protest the Chinese government’s violations of the 1997 Sino-British Joint Declaration meant to protect democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.
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Catholic volunteers in India mobilize in response to Cyclone Amphan
The most powerful cyclone to hit eastern India and Bangladesh in more than 20 years tore down homes, carried cars down flooded streets and inundated farmland.
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Team effort helped convince Indians, Bangladeshis to evacuate for cyclone
Efforts to combat the pandemic in India and Bangladesh have been further complicated because of cyclones which have hit those countries.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
‘Never Have I Ever’ depicts an authentic Asian-American experience on TV. Finally.
‘Never Have I Ever’ is a refreshing take on growing up in an immigrant family, where cultural and religious traditions are part of everyday life.
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Review: Kim Jong Un is ruthless, not deranged
Chung Min Lee reveals Kim Jong Un for what he is: A dictator who will use any methods available to stay on top.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis establishes emergency fund to combat Covid-19 in mission countries
Africa, Asia, Oceania and parts of Amazonia that “are being tragically impacted by the spread of the coronavirus pandemic” will be supported by the new fund.