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WEBUCA News is the most trusted independent Catholic news source from Asia. It reports news from, about and of interest to the Church in Asia
Pinpointing the first Mass in the Philippines - UCA News
WEBMar 28, 2022 · In December 2020, Father Neil Tenefrancia of Borongan Diocese published a 15-page position paper on the supposed first Mass on Homonhon island off Eastern Samar based on liturgical but unrecorded assumptions.
Catholic Archdioceses & catholic church in india | UCA News
WEBUcanews lists all the major Catholic Archdioceses, Bishops & catholic church in india. Browse through the history of Indian Catholic dioceses with UCA News.com
The Philippines' throwaway street children - UCA News
WEBApr 15, 2021 · Father Shay Cullen is an Irish Columban missionary who has worked in the Philippines since 1969. In 1974, he founded the Preda Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to protecting the rights of women and children and campaigning for freedom from sex slavery and human trafficking.
Myron J. Pereira, Author at UCA News, journalist | UCA News
WEBMyron J. Pereira, has spent more than five decades as an academic, journalist, editor, and writer of fiction and he contributes to UCA News on religious and socio-cultural topics.
Recognition at last for unsung minority war heroes in Pakistan
WEBMay 23, 2022 · The officials recognized the sacrifices of some 20 Christian martyrs and the distinguished service of 34 Christians. “People generally know of celebrated heroes like Cecil Chaudhry.
Indonesian politician gets five-month sentence for hate speech
WEBApr 19, 2022 · In passing sentence, the punishment was lower than the seven-month term suggested by prosecutors. Bonar Tigor Naipospos, deputy chairman of the Setara Institute for Democracy and Peace, said the punishment was lenient.
Christian persecution 'going unchecked' in northern Indian state
WEBJan 26, 2024 · The persecution of minority Christians is going unchecked in Uttar Pradesh, a northern Indian state where 17 members of the community, including pastors, have been jailed this month, Christian leaders say.. Many Christians are fearful of practicing their faith as police terrorize the community with fabricated charges of religious conversion to appease hardline Hindu groups in the state, one ...
Vietnam Catholics welcome Holy See-Hanoi agreement
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Catholics in Vietnam are expecting a new Vatican-Vietnam deal to usher in more religious rights and open new avenues for them to engage in social activities to serve the nation.. The deal allowing the Vatican to have a resident papal representative in the communist-ruled country was formally announced during a visit to the Vatican by Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on July 27.
China shuts down Korea-based Protestant church - UCA News
WEBJun 15, 2021 · The Good News Mission became a global church with presence in up to 80 countries in Asia, Africa, Central and South America. It has 178 churches in South Korea and 582 international churches including 182 established by Korean missionaries.
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