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Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits

Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits

By Aisyah Llewellyn
The Indonesian public have been taken with the pontiff since his arrival in the country, the first visit to Indonesia by a Pope in 35 years.

Pope Francis Must Talk About Sexual Abuse Allegations in Timor-Leste

Pope Francis Must Talk About Sexual Abuse Allegations in Timor-Leste

By David Hutt
The deeply Catholic country is struggling to come to terms with historic cases of child rape by Catholic clergy.
A Papal Tour to Normalize Relations Between Vietnam and the Vatican

A Papal Tour to Normalize Relations Between Vietnam and the Vatican

By Luke Hunt
Both sides have promised not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs.

France, the Vatican, and the Pan-Asian Sexual Abuse Scandals of MEP Missionaries

France, the Vatican, and the Pan-Asian Sexual Abuse Scandals of MEP Missionaries

By Michel Chambon
Both French authorities and the Vatican seem reluctant to act on accusations of sexual abuse by French priests in Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, and more.

The Ukraine War Echoes in Ancient Samarkand

The Ukraine War Echoes in Ancient Samarkand

By Dan Storyev
An unusual diaspora -- Indian medical students evacuated from Ukraine last year -- has found community in a small Catholic church in Samarkand.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Church: Talks on Sri Lankan Blasts Require Government Credibility

Church: Talks on Sri Lankan Blasts Require Government Credibility

By Krishan Francis
Bombings on Easter Sunday 2019 killed 269 people. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Sri Lanka wants a transparent investigation before talks with the government.

China Could Get a Lot More Than We Think from a Deal with the Vatican

China Could Get a Lot More Than We Think from a Deal with the Vatican

By Gabriel Alvarado and Greg Levesque
A possible deal between the Holy See and Beijing could have wide-ranging consequences.
Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

By Shannon Tiezzi
What to make of recent reports that the Vatican has made a breakthrough in relations with Beijing?

North Korea Snubs Pope Francis

By Kelwin Choi
Pope Francis' offer for North Korean citizens to attend a peace and reconciliation mass was turned down.

With One Eye Closed: Illegal Orphanages in Rural China

With One Eye Closed: Illegal Orphanages in Rural China

The state appreciates the crucial gap unregistered orphanages fill– until something goes wrong.

Philippine Street Artist Jailed for Offending Church

Philippine Street Artist Jailed for Offending Church

Carlos Celdran has been sentenced to prison for 13 months for his pro-contraception activism.

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