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Pope Francis
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Pope Francis Meets Korean ‘Comfort Women’
By Shannon Tiezzi
On his last day in South Korea, the pope greeted Korean "comfort women."
Can China and the Holy See Overcome Their Differences?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Can China and the Vatican come to a compromise that allows for formal diplomatic relations?
VJ Day in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more Snowden revelations, a Central Asia-focused military drill, and Pope Francis' message to China. Friday links
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.
Pope Francis' China Challenge
By Justin McDonnell
China and the Vatican don't have the best of historical relationships. Could Pope Francis change that?
Russell Crowe’s Noah Blocked by Indonesian Censorship Board
By J.T. Quigley
Hollywood’s biblical blockbuster allegedly contradicts the Koran.
Philippine Archbishop: Pope Francis “Might” Visit Typhoon-Damaged Areas
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Cheap Big Macs in Southeast Asia, street vendors reeling from Bangkok protests.
Super Typhoon Haiyan Survivors Thankful to be Alive for Christmas
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Archbishop Pinto to deliver Christmas mass in Tacloban, meth lab busted in Malaysia.
Bangladesh Building Collapse: A Deficit of Governance
The recent building collapse in Bangladesh shines a light on glaring governance problems plaguing Dhaka.
Asia’s Faithful Respond to News of Pope Francis
Simon Roughneen reports from Rome concerning the local Asian response to the election of a new pope.
New Pope Hails from Latin America, Signals a Shift
The newly appointed Pope Francis hails from Argentina – a break with the church’s Euro-centric past.
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