UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 Account freezing forces HK pro-democracy radio to close https://www.ucanews.com/news/account-freezing-forces-hk-pro-democracy-radio-to-close/101787 UCA101787 Media outlets that supported democracy and freedom in the former British colony have been forced to shut down Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:21:00 +0700 Filipino prelate slams army for murder of family https://www.ucanews.com/news/filipino-prelate-slams-army-for-murder-of-family/101785 UCA101785 Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said it was better for military to secure court warrant before starting operation in Negros province Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0700 Police block access to Indian Catholic school https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-block-access-to-indian-catholic-school/101782 UCA101782 St. John’s Senior Secondary School in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh town compelled to hold online classes for its 2,300 students Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:44:00 +0700 China asks Tibetan monks to cut ties with Dalai Lama https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-asks-tibetan-monks-to-cut-ties-with-dalai-lama/101784 UCA101784 China considers the Tibetan supreme spiritual leader a 'separatist' who intends to split Tibet from Chinese control Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:36:00 +0700 Cambodia orders unidentified drones shot down https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodia-orders-unidentified-drones-shot-down/101783 UCA101783 Prime Minister Hun Sen says drones spotted near Vietnam border Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:42:00 +0700 Israeli volunteers help Palestinians access treatment https://www.ucanews.com/news/israeli-volunteers-help-palestinians-access-treatment/101781 UCA101781 Many are unable to travel to hospital, due to permit denials by Israel or refusal by Palestinian authorities to pay for treatment Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:38:00 +0700 Church activists struggle against slavery-like labor in Brazil https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-activists-struggle-against-slavery-like-labor-in-brazil/101780 UCA101780 The number of people working in slavery-like conditions in the country is the highest in 11 years Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:32:00 +0700 Troubled priests need honesty, conversion, purification: pope https://www.ucanews.com/news/troubled-priests-need-honesty-conversion-purification-pope/101778 UCA101778 Pope Francis welcomed a group of participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of the Servants of the Paraclete Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:47:00 +0700 Ukrainian Catholic University volunteers feed front-line soldiers https://www.ucanews.com/news/ukrainian-catholic-university-volunteers-feed-front-line-soldiers/101777 UCA101777 They diligently assemble foodstuffs for the soldiers, who in combat can require between 3,600 to 6,000 calories per day Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:37:00 +0700 Catholics burn Vatican appointee’s circular on Indian liturgy row https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-burn-vatican-appointees-circular-on-indian-liturgy-row/101775 UCA101775 Archbishop Andrews Thazhath’s circular insisted on following synod-approved Mass rejected by the majority of priests and laity Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:51:00 +0700 Christians, civil society urge peace in riot-hit Indian state https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-civil-society-urge-peace-in-riot-hit-indian-state/101772 UCA101772 PM Narendra Modi must break his silence and immediately address the communal flare-up in Manipur, they say Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:22:00 +0700 Religious freedom declines further in Asia: papal charity https://www.ucanews.com/news/religious-freedom-declines-further-in-asia-papal-charity/101776 UCA101776 China, India, Nepal, North Korea, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan are among the violators Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:14:00 +0700 Rights group decries Bangladesh’s war crimes death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-group-decries-bangladeshs-war-crimes-death-penalty/101774 UCA101774 Bangladesh so far sentenced 135 out of 155 accused of war crimes during the 1971 War of Independence Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:17:00 +0700 Korean Catholics pray for peace to mark war's end https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-catholics-pray-for-peace-to-mark-wars-end/101771 UCA101771 Korean Church is holding month-long prayers from June 17-July 27 at a time when Korean ties are particularly strained Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:49:00 +0700 Women 'saved from oppression' by Taliban, says Afghan leader https://www.ucanews.com/news/women-saved-from-oppression-by-taliban-says-afghan-leader/101767 UCA101767 The United Nations expressed 'deep concern' last week that women were being deprived of their rights Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:31:00 +0700 Pope 'breaks taboo' by praying for missing Vatican teen https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-breaks-taboo-by-praying-for-missing-vatican-teen/101766 UCA101766 Emanuela Orlandi's family has campaigned for the truth after she disappeared while returning home in Rome on June 22, 1983 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:16:00 +0700 Cambodia’s Hun Sen alleges plot to kidnap him https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodias-hun-sen-alleges-plot-to-kidnap-him/101768 UCA101768 Prime minister says he is ready to sacrifice up to 200 people to maintain peace Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:26:00 +0700 19 dead in South Asia monsoon floods https://www.ucanews.com/news/19-dead-in-south-asia-monsoon-floods/101765 UCA101765 Thousands are seeking shelter from flooding and landslides in Nepal and India while Bangladesh is also on alert Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:55:00 +0700 US indicts Chinese firms, individuals for trafficking fentanyl chemicals https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-indicts-chinese-firms-individuals-for-trafficking-fentanyl-chemicals/101764 UCA101764 Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid more powerful than heroin, is the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 49 years old Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:45:00 +0700 New and evolving dating apps help Catholics find spouses https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-and-evolving-dating-apps-help-catholics-find-spouses/101763 UCA101763 The goal of 'Gather' is to help Catholics meet other single Catholics nearby and go on in-person dates quickly, says its founder Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Papal panel seeks public input on safeguarding principles https://www.ucanews.com/news/papal-panel-seeks-public-input-on-safeguarding-principles/101761 UCA101761 The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors also invites anyone interested to use a survey on its website Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Artists must share truth for a better world, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/artists-must-share-truth-for-a-better-world-pope-says/101762 UCA101762 Pope Francis met with artists to mark 50 years since Vatican Museums inaugurated its modern and contemporary art collection Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:11:00 +0700 Media outrage brings Holi back to Pakistan universities https://www.ucanews.com/news/media-outrage-brings-holi-back-to-pakistan-universities/101759 UCA101759 Leaders of religious minorities say the order banning Hindus' Holi celebration in universities was anti-constitutional Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0700 Cambodian Catholics honor martyrs killed by Khmer Rouge https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodian-catholics-honor-martyrs-killed-by-khmer-rouge/101758 UCA101758 Clergy, religious, and laypeople were murdered during the Pol Pot regime in 1970-77 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:41:00 +0700 Thai prelate seeks help for Myanmar refugees https://www.ucanews.com/news/thai-prelate-seeks-help-for-myanmar-refugees/101754 UCA101754 More than 4,000 refugees, most of them Catholics, entered the Thailand border areas over a week ago Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0700 Church officials deny alleged abuses in Timor-Leste seminary https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-officials-deny-alleged-abuses-in-timor-leste-seminary/101757 UCA101757 News outlet Diligente reported seminarians faced physical abuse and ate bad food Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:14:00 +0700 Tibetan leader calls for ‘true autonomy’ within China https://www.ucanews.com/news/tibetan-leader-calls-for-true-autonomy-within-china/101755 UCA101755 Tibetans seek 'Middle Way Approach' formulated by spiritual leader Dalai Lama for the end of the Sino-Tibetan conflict Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:02:00 +0700 Korean Catholics help sustain marine life, fish species https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-catholics-help-sustain-marine-life-fish-species/101753 UCA101753 Masan Diocese has been implementing a marine ecological environment and resources project since last year Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:37:00 +0700 Cambodia amends election laws ahead of national polls https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodia-amends-election-laws-ahead-of-national-polls/101751 UCA101751 History of voting now a must for candidates, authorities defend democratic record amid mounting criticism Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:57:00 +0700 2 dead, 7 missing in Philippines fishing boat mishap https://www.ucanews.com/news/2-dead-7-missing-in-philippines-fishing-boat-mishap/101750 UCA101750 Coast guard still looking for the missing as vessel lay half-submerged 209 miles east of the main southern island of Mindanao Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:22:00 +0700 Church of England dumps oil and gas investments https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-of-england-dumps-oil-and-gas-investments/101746 UCA101746 The Church will follow not just science, but faith that calls to work for climate justice, says Archbishop of Canterbury Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:50:00 +0700 Multifaith event urges solidarity with refugees, displaced people https://www.ucanews.com/news/multifaith-event-urges-solidarity-with-refugees-displaced-people/101745 UCA101745 The 'Hope Away from Home: A Multifaith Celebration of World Refugee Day' event was held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:23:00 +0700 Religious liberty violations driven by 'tense' global conditions https://www.ucanews.com/news/religious-liberty-violations-driven-by-tense-global-conditions/101744 UCA101744 A new report by Aid to the Church in Need said citizens faced severe violations of religious freedom in 61 countries Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:53:00 +0700 Find authenticity in charitable acts, pope tells young people https://www.ucanews.com/news/find-authenticity-in-charitable-acts-pope-tells-young-people/101743 UCA101743 Pope Francis also praised a coalition of Catholic charities working with the Vatican to assist the Eastern churches Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:38:00 +0700 Iraqi Christians oppose move for ‘demographic change’ in Nineveh https://www.ucanews.com/news/iraqi-christians-oppose-move-for-demographic-change-in-nineveh/101741 UCA101741 The large-scale real estate operations in the region threaten Christian heritage in the region, Christian leaders say Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:57:00 +0700 Indian bishop, nun get bail in anti-conversion case https://www.ucanews.com/news/indian-bishop-nun-get-bail-in-anti-conversion-case/101740 UCA101740 Bishop Gerald Almeida and Sister Liji were booked under anti-conversion law after a raid on a diocesan-run orphanage Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:43:00 +0700 Police beat up Indonesian villagers protesting thermal plant https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-beat-up-indonesian-villagers-protesting-thermal-plant/101738 UCA101738 Dozens of people on the predominantly Catholic Island of Flores were on a two-day stir against upcoming project Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:29:00 +0700 Taiwanese tourists warned against ‘seditious acts’ in HK https://www.ucanews.com/news/taiwanese-tourists-warned-against-seditious-acts-in-hk/101736 UCA101736 Citizens should refrain from objectionable activities to avoid enraging Chinese authorities and possible arrests, govt says Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:18:00 +0700 Indian prelate issues security advice after parish heist https://www.ucanews.com/news/indian-prelate-issues-security-advice-after-parish-heist/101732 UCA101732 Priest in Chhattisgarh state is held at gunpoint by armed robbers who escaped with cash Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:02:00 +0700 YouTube bans Filipino pastor accused of trafficking, fraud https://www.ucanews.com/news/youtube-bans-filipino-pastor-accused-of-trafficking-fraud/101735 UCA101735 Apollo Carreon Quiboloy fled to the Philippines in 2021 to avoid arrest in the US Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:25:00 +0700 Climate activist accused of tax evasion in Vietnam https://www.ucanews.com/news/climate-activist-accused-of-tax-evasion-in-vietnam/101734 UCA101734 Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the latest environmentalist to be accused of tax evasion by Vietnam’s government Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:43:00 +0700 Restaurant explosion kills 31 in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/restaurant-explosion-kills-31-in-china/101733 UCA101733 The blast occurred in the northwestern city of Yinchuan on the eve of the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:36:00 +0700 German bishops divided over continuing church reform process https://www.ucanews.com/news/german-bishops-divided-over-continuing-church-reform-process/101731 UCA101731 The reform process is to lead to a permanent Synodal Council in 2026 through an intermediate step in the form of a synodal committee Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:34:00 +0700 Reflection on married priests at synods past and present https://www.ucanews.com/news/reflection-on-married-priests-at-synods-past-and-present/101730 UCA101730 Synod's working document, released June 20, asked members to consider dozens of questions, including 'priesthood for married men' Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:28:00 +0700 Pope tells astronomers to be prepared for surprises https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-tells-astronomers-to-be-prepared-for-surprises/101729 UCA101729 Pope Francis reflects on new astronomical discoveries and invites them to always be inspired by the love for truth Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:03:00 +0700 Arson, unrest continue in violence hit Indian state https://www.ucanews.com/news/arson-unrest-continue-in-violence-hit-indian-state/101728 UCA101728 Christian leaders in northeastern Manipur state say houses of Christians, who fled to refugee camps, are burnt down Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:45:00 +0700 Mobs disrupt Christian religious activities in Indonesia https://www.ucanews.com/news/mobs-disrupt-christian-religious-activities-in-indonesia/101727 UCA101727 Incidents of Muslim groups objecting to houses serving as worship places were reported from two places on Java island recently Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:59:00 +0700 Korean pastor faces trial for blessing gay Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-pastor-faces-trial-for-blessing-gay-christians/101726 UCA101726 Lee Dong-hwan was banned from preaching sermons, giving blessings, and holding prayers in 2019 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:40:00 +0700 US lawmakers hailed for raising religious persecution in India https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-lawmakers-hailed-for-raising-religious-persecution-in-india/101723 UCA101723 75 senators urged US president to discuss shrinking religious freedom in India with visiting Indian PM Narendra Modi Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:22:00 +0700 China's jailing of pro-democracy lawyer sparks uproar https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-jailing-of-pro-democracy-lawyer-sparks-uproar/101724 UCA101724 Chang Weiping has faced repression from the Communist Party for his fight for human rights and equality Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:00 +0700 Rights group demands release of Sri Lankan comedian https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-group-demands-release-of-sri-lankan-comedian/101722 UCA101722 Activist and stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya was arrested last month for allegedly insulting Buddhism Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:49:00 +0700 Minority forum alleges discrimination in Bangladesh's budget https://www.ucanews.com/news/minority-forum-alleges-discrimination-in-bangladeshs-budget/101717 UCA101717 Though minorities represent 9.1 percent of the population, they get only 6.4 percent of the development budget Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:52:00 +0700 Indonesian police crackdown on trafficking suspects https://www.ucanews.com/news/indonesian-police-crackdown-on-trafficking-suspects/101718 UCA101718 A national police spokesman said 1,553 victims were rescued and 494 suspects were arrested this month Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:38:00 +0700 From women to LGBTQ members, Church ponders inclusion https://www.ucanews.com/news/from-women-to-lgbtq-members-church-ponders-inclusion/101719 UCA101719 The Vatican published a reflection on top social issues intended as food for thought for the 'Synod on Synodality' Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:27:00 +0700 Pope shares 'concern, outrage' over abuse cases in Bolivia https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-shares-concern-outrage-over-abuse-cases-in-bolivia/101716 UCA101716 Bolivia's Catholic Church announced creation of four commissions to prevent, investigate cases of abuse in the institution Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:23:00 +0700 Synod document asks how to increase unity, mission outreach https://www.ucanews.com/news/synod-document-asks-how-to-increase-unity-mission-outreach/101715 UCA101715 The 'Instrumentum laboris' will guide the two-part General Assembly that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:02:00 +0700 Vatican dicastery carries out church's outreach to refugees https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-dicastery-carries-out-churchs-outreach-to-refugees/101714 UCA101714 Practical aspects of Pope Francis' call are carried out by the Holy See's dicastery created in 2016 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:57:00 +0700 India’s top court rejects plea to deploy army in Manipur https://www.ucanews.com/news/indias-top-court-rejects-plea-to-deploy-army-in-manipur/101713 UCA101713 A tribal forum told the Supreme Court that any delay in sending the army will result in further loss of lives Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:45:00 +0700 HK Christian charity highlights employees' mental health https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-charity-highlights-employees-mental-health/101712 UCA101712 The mental health situation of Hong Kong employees is worse than international level, survey finds Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:21:00 +0700 Book documents history of Catholic dioceses in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/book-documents-history-of-catholic-dioceses-in-china/101709 UCA101709 Professor Liu Zhiqing's study covers evolution of Chinese dioceses from the 16th century to the modern era Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:34:00 +0700 Thailand defends hosting talks with Myanmar junta https://www.ucanews.com/news/thailand-defends-hosting-talks-with-myanmar-junta/101708 UCA101708 The move has split ASEAN and drawn criticism that it is undermining the bloc's efforts to tackle the crisis Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:45:00 +0700 Church of England clergy make first wage demand https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-of-england-clergy-make-first-wage-demand/101707 UCA101707 Clergy, lay officers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis have submitted their first demand for a pay rise since 1534 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:39:00 +0700 Action needed to end anti-Christian incitement in Holy Land https://www.ucanews.com/news/action-needed-to-end-anti-christian-incitement-in-holy-land/101706 UCA101706 Violence on Christian holy sites in Jerusalem has increased in frequency and become a daily occurrence Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:12:00 +0700 Mexican Catholics mark anniversary of Jesuits' murders https://www.ucanews.com/news/mexican-catholics-mark-anniversary-of-jesuits-murders/101705 UCA101705 Prayers also were offered for thousands of missing persons and families of those murdered over the past two decades Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:02:00 +0700 Adore Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/adore-jesus-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-pope-says/101704 UCA101704 Pope Francis tells US Catholics to continue efforts to contribute to a revival of faith in, and love for the Holy Eucharist Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:53:00 +0700 Vatican intervention sought to settle Indian Church's liturgy row https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-intervention-sought-to-settle-indian-churchs-liturgy-row/101701 UCA101701 More than five-decades-old dispute in Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese has seen public rallies and the closure of a cathedral Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:58:00 +0700 Delhi archdiocese to help riot-hit Indian state https://www.ucanews.com/news/delhi-archdiocese-to-help-riot-hit-indian-state/101699 UCA101699 Earlier, Bangalore archdiocese came forward to rebuild the lives of college and school-going students from Manipur Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:35:00 +0700 Pakistan activists decry pact to apply terror charges for blasphemy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-activists-decry-pact-to-apply-terror-charges-for-blasphemy/101702 UCA101702 Government surrendered before mobs in favor of laws often misused for personal vendetta, says Catholic rights activist Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:32:00 +0700 Thai monks visit Vatican to embolden fraternity https://www.ucanews.com/news/thai-monks-visit-vatican-to-embolden-fraternity/101700 UCA101700 The delegation met with Vatican officials and prayed for the well-being of Pope Francis Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:13:00 +0700 Art exhibition marks 60 years of Korea-Vatican ties https://www.ucanews.com/news/art-exhibition-marks-60-years-of-korea-vatican-ties/101697 UCA101697 Laudato Si art exhibition in Seoul is dedicated to Korean and foreign Catholic martyrs Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:25:00 +0700 Indian priests face fresh case over orphanage raid row https://www.ucanews.com/news/indian-priests-face-fresh-case-over-orphanage-raid-row/101696 UCA101696 2 clergymen in Madhya Pradesh are charged with assaulting public servants and obstruction Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:47:00 +0700 Jailed Bangladesh hangman freed after sentence cut https://www.ucanews.com/news/jailed-bangladesh-hangman-freed-after-sentence-cut/101695 UCA101695 Shahjahan Bhuiyan's jail sentence was reduced for hangings he carried out, says the deputy chief of Dhaka Central Jail Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:16:00 +0700 Pakistani migrant's last call home foretold Greek tragedy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-migrants-last-call-home-foretold-greek-tragedy/101694 UCA101694 As many as 300 Pakistanis could have been aboard the boat when it sank, says local media Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:46:00 +0700 Pope leads Angelus, thanks people for prayers https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-leads-angelus-thanks-people-for-prayers/101693 UCA101693 Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:22:00 +0700 Cambodia evicts Christian Montagnards after Vietnam 'chaos' https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodia-evicts-christian-montagnards-after-vietnam-chaos/101692 UCA101692 PM Hun Sen warns organizations against any contact with ‘rebels,’ threatens them with dissolution if found involved Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:59:00 +0700 Philippine judge steps down from Duterte critic's case https://www.ucanews.com/news/philippine-judge-steps-down-from-duterte-critics-case/101691 UCA101691 The case will now be assigned to a new court that rights activist Leila de Lima's lawyers said will hopefully grant bail Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:55:00 +0700 2 deaths reported as cyclone eases over Indian coast https://www.ucanews.com/news/2-deaths-reported-as-cyclone-eases-over-indian-coast/101690 UCA101690 Biparjoy packed sustained winds of up to 125 kilometers (78 miles) per hour as it struck, but weakened overnight Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:23:00 +0700 Anglican bishop becomes Catholic, says call seems natural https://www.ucanews.com/news/anglican-bishop-becomes-catholic-says-call-seems-natural/101689 UCA101689 Bishop Pain said that he decided to become a Catholic when reflecting on his future following his retirement Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:14:00 +0700 US bishops approve plan for Hispanic, Latino ministry https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-bishops-approve-plan-for-hispanic-latino-ministry/101688 UCA101688 The comprehensive pastoral plan aims to strengthen ministries across the country at the national, local, and parish levels Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:51:00 +0700 Pope returns to Vatican, to go ahead with trips abroad https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-returns-to-vatican-to-go-ahead-with-trips-abroad/101687 UCA101687 Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon who operated on Pope Francis to repair a hernia, says 'he's better than before' Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Catholic nuns want justice for India's female wrestlers https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-nuns-want-justice-for-indias-female-wrestlers/101684 UCA101684 After much delay, police filed a 1500-page chargesheet against the former chief of wrestling body, accused of sexual abuses Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:51:00 +0700 Indonesia police officer accused of raping girl under care https://www.ucanews.com/news/indonesia-police-officer-accused-of-raping-girl-under-care/101683 UCA101683 Bripka Samsul Risal traced the missing 17-year-old high school student only to target her later Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:11:00 +0700 Prelate hails Indian state’s scrapping of anti-conversion law https://www.ucanews.com/news/prelate-hails-indian-states-scrapping-of-anti-conversion-law/101682 UCA101682 Southern Karnataka state decides to repeal controversial law that critics say serves to persecute Christians Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:43:00 +0700 Heavy fighting in Myanmar 'kills many civilians' https://www.ucanews.com/news/heavy-fighting-in-myanmar-kills-many-civilians/101681 UCA101681 Thousands, including many Christians, flee shelling in Moybe in Shan state after junta steps up attacks on rebels Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:00 +0700 Church in France reels from new abuse, cover-up allegations https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-in-france-reels-from-new-abuse-cover-up-allegations/101680 UCA101680 Two more bishops were accused of sexual abuse while heading the church's main missionary organization Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:03:00 +0700 Pope offers prayers after Greece migrant boat tragedy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-offers-prayers-after-greece-migrant-boat-tragedy/101679 UCA101679 Pope Francis is 'deeply dismayed to learn of the shipwreck...with its devastating loss of life,' said a telegram sent by the Vatican Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:48:00 +0700 Jesuits expel mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik https://www.ucanews.com/news/jesuits-expel-mosaic-artist-father-marko-rupnik/101678 UCA101678 The priest, accused of abuse, has 30 days to appeal the decision, which cited his 'stubborn refusal' to observe the vow of obedience Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:36:00 +0700 'Disaster' storm weakens after ramming India's coast https://www.ucanews.com/news/disaster-storm-weakens-after-ramming-indias-coast/101677 UCA101677 Biparjoy, the 'very severe cyclonic storm,' crossed the coastline near Jakhau Port Thursday evening Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:15:00 +0700 Pope readies to leave hospital after surgery https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-readies-to-leave-hospital-after-surgery/101676 UCA101676 The Vatican has canceled papal audiences until June 18 to give the pontiff time to recover Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:55:00 +0700 Philippine ecumenical body for peace talks with ‘Reds’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/philippine-ecumenical-body-for-peace-talks-with-reds/101672 UCA101672 Marcos’ newly appointed defense chief refused to resume talks with the Communist party until it stops attacking state forces Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:02:00 +0700 Bangladeshi Santals demand speedy probe into atrocities https://www.ucanews.com/news/bangladeshi-santals-demand-speedy-probe-into-atrocities/101671 UCA101671 The tribal Christians accuse investigating agencies of protecting masterminds behind the mayhem in northern Gaibandha district Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:32:00 +0700 Japan allocates US$25 billion to reverse birthrate decline https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-allocates-us25-billion-to-reverse-birthrate-decline/101670 UCA101670 The rise in unmarried people, due to factors such as unstable employment and low incomes is a major cause, says an analyst Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0700 China accused of detaining dissident activist in Laos https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-detaining-dissident-activist-in-laos/101669 UCA101669 Yang Zewei was secretly arrested on June 1 after he launched a campaign to end censorship in China Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:46:00 +0700 Malaysia seeks Interpol help to track US comedian https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysia-seeks-interpol-help-to-track-us-comedian/101668 UCA101668 Jocelyn Chia’s joke about MH370 sparked fury and an investigation under incitement and offensive online content laws Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:09:00 +0700 India, Pakistan brace for 'very severe cyclonic storm' https://www.ucanews.com/news/india-pakistan-brace-for-very-severe-cyclonic-storm/101667 UCA101667 Over 100,000 evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy is making its way across the Arabian Sea, likely to make landfall Thursday evening Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0700 'Wars aren't just,' pope tells UN Security Council https://www.ucanews.com/news/wars-arent-just-pope-tells-un-security-council/101666 UCA101666 Pope Francis underscored that 'peace is possible if it is truly desired' and 'is God’s dream for humanity' Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:50:00 +0700 New testimony of alleged abuse victim revealed in Canadian court https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-testimony-of-alleged-abuse-victim-revealed-in-canadian-court/101665 UCA101665 The letter is part of documents filed by the defense in Cardinal Ouellet's defamation suit against Paméla Groleau Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:33:00 +0700 UK woman jailed for aborting baby a month before due date https://www.ucanews.com/news/uk-woman-jailed-for-aborting-baby-a-month-before-due-date/101664 UCA101664 Carla Foster took the abortion-inducing drugs sent to her by mail when she was between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:09:00 +0700 Khmer Bible editor marks one year in a Cambodian prison https://www.ucanews.com/news/khmer-bible-editor-marks-one-year-in-a-cambodian-prison/101663 UCA101663 Theary Seng’s plight expected to be raised at UNHRC session Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:04:00 +0700 Indian archdiocese to help Manipur students https://www.ucanews.com/news/indian-archdiocese-to-help-manipur-students/101661 UCA101661 Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore welcomed 70 students from the northeastern Indian state to Karnataka in the south Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:12:00 +0700