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February 2014

February 27, 2014

Thai bishop’s soccer skills score goals of evangelization

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Feb 27, 2014 / 04:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The patronal feasts of...

February 20, 2014

North Korea reportedly detains Christian missionary

Pyongyang, North Korea, Feb 20, 2014 / 12:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The North Korean government...

February 19, 2014

Australian bishops emphasize St Valentine on his feast

Sydney, Australia, Feb 18, 2014 / 06:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Australian bishops’ marriage and...

February 13, 2014

Indian bishops commit to renewal of Church, society

Palai, India, Feb 13, 2014 / 02:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At their plenary assembly held...

February 12, 2014

Church in Korea prayerful ahead of family reunions

Seoul, South Korea, Feb 12, 2014 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As North and South...

February 11, 2014

Oil tanker strikes, knocks down, St. Anne statue in Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 11, 2014 / 12:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A landmark 26 foot Thai...

February 06, 2014

South Korea’s cardinal-designate: a descendent of martyrs

Seoul, South Korea, Feb 6, 2014 / 04:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Andrew Yeom Soo-jung,...

February 04, 2014

Churches offer refuge to Indonesians fleeing volcano

Medan, Indonesia, Feb 4, 2014 / 12:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Following a Feb. 1 volcanic...

February 04, 2014

Thai religious renew vows on Day for Consecrated Life

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Feb 4, 2014 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Vowed religious in Thailand...

February 03, 2014

Caritas Australia disappointed by government budget cuts

Sydney, Australia, Feb 3, 2014 / 12:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Even as the Australian government...

February 01, 2014

Catholics’ celebration of Lunar New Year centers on family

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 1, 2014 / 04:23 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- East Asian Catholics celebrating the...

January 2014

January 29, 2014

Church in Papua New Guinea warns against sorcery, violence

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Jan 29, 2014 / 12:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Observing World...

January 27, 2014

Anti-superstition health drive launched after child dies in India

Miao, India, Jan 27, 2014 / 12:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Negligence and blind faith led...

January 22, 2014

Burmese bishop sees ‘new dawn’ of hope for his nation

Yangon, Burma, Jan 22, 2014 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The bishop of Burma's largest...

January 15, 2014

Sri Lankan Catholics rejoice in receiving Saint Sebastian relic

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan 15, 2014 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in Sri Lanka...

January 07, 2014

Christmas celebration in India promotes peace, harmony

Karwar, India, Jan 7, 2014 / 12:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics gathered with those of...

January 06, 2014

Malaysian church choir seeks to balance Catholic, local traditions

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan 6, 2014 / 12:49 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The “Laudis” chamber choir...

January 05, 2014

Study finds contraceptives boost breast cancer risk

New Delhi, India, Jan 5, 2014 / 04:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A study by doctors...

January 03, 2014

Bangladesh bishop calls for peace amid pre-election violence

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan 3, 2014 / 02:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As Bangladesh experiences widespread strikes...

December 2013

December 31, 2013

Church in Papua New Guinea hosts training for journalists

Madang, Papua New Guinea, Dec 31, 2013 / 08:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The social communications...

December 29, 2013

Archbishop: Muslims, Christians united in fight for equality in India

New Delhi, India, Dec 29, 2013 / 08:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Recent efforts from Christians...

December 19, 2013

Year of Faith vivified parishes in American Samoa, priest reports

Pago Pago, American Samoa, Dec 19, 2013 / 07:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- According to a...

December 19, 2013

Vatican documents translated in Tongan spread Church teaching

Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 19, 2013 / 02:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A priest from the...

December 15, 2013

Hymn-writing competition announced for Chinese Catholics

Manila, Philippines, Dec 14, 2013 / 05:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An international competition launching next...

December 12, 2013

Thai community pays tribute to ‘unsung hero’ Father Ray Brennan

Pattaya, Thailand, Dec 12, 2013 / 12:06 am (CNA).- Observing the tenth anniversary of the...

December 06, 2013

Sri Lankan Catholics bid farewell to former apostolic nuncio

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec 6, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The bishops, priests, and...

December 06, 2013

Asian bishops encourage biblically-based apostolates

Pattaya, Thailand, Dec 6, 2013 / 12:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Federation of Asian Bishops’...

December 01, 2013

International conference to explore ‘vocation’ of business

Bangkok, Thailand, Dec 1, 2013 / 04:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A conference for Catholic business...

November 2013

November 29, 2013

Indian diocese celebrates 60th anniversary, focuses on catechesis

Belgaum, India, Nov 29, 2013 / 03:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Diocese of Belgaum, in...

November 28, 2013

Vietnamese Catholics commemorate 117 martyrs as models of faith

Ayutthaya, Thailand, Nov 28, 2013 / 04:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand...