Tag: Vietnam
Vietnamese bishop calls for missionary courage amid rapid social changes
He stressed the Church's responsibility to maintain its core message while adapting its approach to resonate with contemporary culture
Eight sentenced in Vietnam’s deadliest fire case in two decades
“Among those dead and injured were several children and people of the same family, causing huge pain,” the court’s verdict stated
Vietnam silences journalist with prison sentence for ‘abusing freedom’
The 64-year-old, author of The Winning Side, was convicted under a vague provision of the Penal Code often used to silence dissent
Taiwan warns travelers as scam centers proliferate in Southeast Asia
The move came amid growing concerns over Taiwanese citizens being lured to these countries to work in scam centers
Vietnamese missionary honored with human rights award amid persecution
Bya, a member of the Central Highlands Evangelical Church of Christ, has been subjected to years of state persecution
Vietnamese priest who died for his flock set to be beatified
Fr. Diep, born in 1897 in the province of An Giang, was martyred in 1946 during the turbulent period of the first Vietnam War
Hopes rise for Pope Francis’ visit to Vietnam, says bishop
“I am confident,” he added, “that next year there will be an official signature and the Pontiff will be able to come on an official visit"
Catholic Church in Vietnam mobilizes support for typhoon-hit areas
The prelate said the typhoon had caused "serious damage to the lives and property" of families who were already "in dire need of help."
Jesuits in Myanmar appeal for urgent aid as Typhoon Yagi leaves...
"Many lost their lives untimely, and the bereaved families are faced with displacements and loss of lives and belongings"
UN experts challenge Vietnam’s treatment of Montagnard minority
The rapporteurs said they were worried for the safety of Montagnards in Thailand given reports of illegal abductions
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