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Prelates say they were touched by appeals from Christian leaders 'for humanity, justice, truth and the safety of their flock'

Perceived lack of support from Indonesian prelates has sparked Papuan calls to Vatican for leaders from own ranks

Catholic clergy appeal for end to clashes after thousands of civilians flee to seek shelter in church compounds

Papuans in Indonesia seek to honor missionary priest Bishops urged to mark the Church's arrival in the region 127 years ago by declaring Catholic Mission Day Jesuit Father Cornelis Le Cocq d'Armanville was the first missionary priest in Papua. (Photo: mshkatolikpapua) The Catholic Church in Papua celebrates 127 years this year, prompting a call for May 22 to be declared Catholic Mission Day to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first missionary in the Indonesian region. Father Cornelis Le Cocq d’Armanville, a Dutch Jesuit missionary priest, arrived in Indonesia’s eas...

Indian lay Catholic cleared for sainthood Despite the Covid-19 pandemic worsening in India, Catholics expressed joy after the Vatican cleared the way for an 18th century martyr to be declared a saint. Religious minorities including Christians continue to face repression in various Asian nations. UCA News Reporter Published: May 07, 2021 11:45 AM GMT ▾ Updated: May 07, 2021 12:10 PM GMT Catholics in India cheered as Pope Francis cleared the way for an 18th century martyr to be declared a saint. Devasahayam Pillai will become the first Indian lay Catholic to achieve sainthood as the pope ...