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Christians in northern Bangladesh marked the centennial celebration of the migration of Bhawal Christians to the region on May 28.

This is part one of a two-part reflection on death as it becomes an ever more prominent thought in our lives. May these articles help us to confront it in the light of faith.

Even as India continues to report a daily COVID-19 infection rate of over 380,000 cases and the media is replete with distress stories from all over the country, several Catholic dioceses have come forward to help, in whatever way they can, those most affected.

A “community pantry” set up in the village of Maginhawa in the Philippine capital inspired other villages to start their own by donating basic goods to help fellow citizens who are in need during the pandemic.

On March 17, Pope Francis launched a strong appeal for peace in Myanmar, saying during his general audience: “I too kneel down on the streets of Myanmar and say: Stop the violence. I too reach out my arms and say: May dialogue prevail!”

Caritas India director, Father Paul Moonjely said that coastal parts of India have suffered natural disasters due to climate change.

Radio Veritas Asia, together with local Churches in the region, continues its service as a missionary to Asia and to the world amid the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

Part of a classic trend in the Lent season, interfaith groups are hosting breaking-of-the-fast Iftar dinners in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

As we celebrate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, let us try to build unity, love and peace among the people of our country.

Processions, special liturgies, cultural programs, new hymns, and talks: the foster father of Jesus is being celebrated throughout India like never before.

Pope Francis said St. Joseph lived his vocation and mission of a guardian father with discretion, humility, in silence and in total fidelity to God’s plans.

The call of Pope Francis to care for Mother Earth has resonated with Catholic communities across India, and the Salesians of Don Bosco is one such community.

One of the top stories about Pope Francis in 2020 was the so-called Vatican-China deal.

Young Catholics from Myanmar who now reside outside the country have expressed their sentiments about the situation back home.

For its contribution to the history of the country and for “its crucial role in using truth to depose an oppressive and corrupt regime and restore Filipino faith in the electoral process,” Radio Veritas was given the Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered as Asia’s Nobel Prize,

About 3,000 Catholics, from children to the elderly, thronged to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bonpara in Bangladesh's Natore district to attend the annual feast of Mother Mary.

In 2020, Pope Francis has confronted financial scandals in the Vatican and the abuse of minors and vulnerable persons by clergy, which he described as the triple abuse of power, conscience, and sex.

“Kesadanam snehadnam” (gift of hair, gift of love) is a project started by the Catholic Medical College called Amala, in Trichur, South Indian state of Kerala.

One of the top stories about Pope Francis in 2020 was the release of two magisterial texts and a book he wrote.

Since becoming pope, Francis has worked to reform the Roman Curia, seeking to change its culture and redesign its structure.