India has an estimated 500,000 transgender people.
Asia
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Yemen’s children starve as war drags on
"I have already lost a cousin to malnutrition today, I can't lose my little brother," 19-year-old Mohammed Ali says.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
‘Catholics must be patriots’ in China to end divide with Vatican
The ruling Communist Party has long feared that opposition to its rule could be spread by religious and other civic groups outside its control.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
What Catholics can learn from a Hindu saint on his 1,000th anniversary
To study Ramanuja and his writings is to gain a glimpse of a Hindu tradition that is old and deep, learned and pious.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
South Korean president impeached
Lawmakers from both parties faced huge pressure to act against Park.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Meeting between Pope Francis and President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam suggests continuing progress
The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Myanmar’s Three ‘Cs’
Yangon Cardinal Charles Bo said it was time to “reverse the trend” of a 60-year decline in Myanmar.
Posted inArts & Culture, In All Things
When being a Good Samaritan is the more expensive option
“Old Stone” is the story of one man’s undoing in China.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
South Korean Catholics seek president’s resignation over scandal
At least 10 dioceses have called for Park’s resignation and held Masses praying for the country.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Are Vietnam and the Vatican close to establishing diplomatic relations?
Relations between the Holy See and Vietnam are moving ahead in a positive way.