Pakistan on August 11 observed the National Minorities Day to honour the services and sacrifices rendered by the country’s religious minorities for the country. However, minorities in the Muslim-majority country continue to face…

Lebanon’s prime minister and cabinet resign in response to outrage over last week’s massive explosion in Beirut. By Nathan Morley The resignation of Lebanon's government came as anger over last week’s explosion continues to…

Mauritius is preparing for the worst after a Japanese oil tanker struck a coral reef on 25 July and began leaking over 1,000 tons of oil. By Vatican News The oil leak off the coast of Mauritius has raised fears of a major…

A huge explosion on Tuesday afternoon near the centre of Beirut kills at least 100 people and causes extensive damage to the Lebanese city. By Nathan Morley The blast, which happened at 6.10pm local time, tore through Beirut Port…

Caritas Internationalis launches an emergency plan to assist victims of Tuesday’s massive explosion at the port in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. By Vatican News Caritas Lebanon leapt into action almost immediately after a gigantic…

At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prays for victims of a massive explosion in Beirut on Tuesday, which killed dozens and caused serious destruction. By Vatican News During the weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Pope…

Following the announcement of government plans to explore the possibility of the use of nuclear power in the Philippines, Bishop Ruperto Santos says he hopes the study will be “transparent, non-partisan, and not exclusive.” By…

A man known in Egypt as the “Doctor of the poor” has died at the age of 76. Dr Mohammed Mashally spent his life treating the poor for a minimal fee. By Nathan Morley Mohammed Mashally enjoyed legendary status in Egypt, having…

The Church in Pakistan unveils Radio Veritas Asia Urdu Service on 25 July – the first Catholic news program of its kind in the country. By Vatican News Christians in Pakistan can now connect even more deeply to their faith as the…

After 51 years in the service of ‘differently abled’ children and elderly, Sr Ruth is remembered for her constant motherly devotion. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Sr Ruth Lewis, also known as the Mother Teresa of Pakistan, died on…