Local Church•Young People

South Korean government passes laws ahead of World Youth Day. A television broadcast agreement is also signed

The Seoul Metropolitan Council has approved two key ordinances providing official institutional support for the 41st World Youth Day, scheduled for August 3–8, 2027. The measures establish the legal and administrative framework necessary for cooperation between the Archdiocese of Seoul, local government and public agencies responsible for welcoming an event expected to attract as many as two million pilgrims from around 190 countries

Jul 01, 2026 10:16

Lim Kym

Local Church•Virgin Mary

Asian bishops warn against visits to the Korean shrine of Naju: even with ex-communion

In early November, Archbishop Simon Poh of Kuching addressed inquiries he had received from Malaysian Catholics regarding organized pilgrimages to Naju. His message, published on 4 November in Today’s Catholic, was strikingly direct: the faithful are not permitted to visit the site

Nov 14, 2025 19:23

Lim Kym

Analysis Opinion

China: out of top ten countries with most Christians, first place in people not affiliated with a religion

China, the world’s most populous nation, now also holds the title of the most religiously unaffiliated. According to Pew’s updated methodology, 90% of China’s population — some 1.3 billion people — reported no formal religious affiliation in 2020

Jul 19, 2025 22:22

Lim Kym

Local Church

Korean Catholic Church publishes its statistics: shocking growth!

In 2024, over 58,000 baptisms were recorded—a 13.7% increase from the previous year. This growth, fueled in part by adult converts and family baptisms, reflects a continued interest in Catholicism’s moral clarity and intellectual tradition, even amid a highly secularized society.

May 02, 2025 13:49

Lim Kym

Local Church

Relics of St. Francis Xavier on display: crowds throng to see them

The exposition began with an inaugural Mass attended by over 40,000 faithful. Presided over by Archbishop Anil Joseph Couto of Delhi and joined by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão of Goa and Daman, along with hundreds of clergy, the liturgy reflected the spirit of unity that Xavier championed during his ministry.

Nov 22, 2024 22:47

Lim Kym

Good News•Local Church

Blessed Carlo Acutis will be at WYD in Seoul: relics arrive in the Korean capital

The Archdiocese of Seoul expressed immense joy at the arrival of the relics, referring to Blessed Carlo Acutis as the symbolic «first pilgrim» of WYD 2027. In a press statement, they emphasized his enduring message of using faith to guide modern technology and lifestyles, noting that his story has resonated deeply with young people worldwide.

Nov 18, 2024 16:48

Lim Kym

Good News•Local Church

Indonesia Unveils the World’s Tallest Statue of Jesus, A New Symbol of Faith

Located in an area of Indonesia with a significant Christian population, North Sumatra is home to more than a million Catholics and over four million Protestants, according to the Central Statistics Agency

Sep 23, 2024 21:56

Lim Kym

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The Religious Transformation (Including Catholic) of East Asia

Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam has one of the highest rates of religious conversion and de-conversion at the world level

Jun 24, 2024 11:07

Lim Kym

Causes of Saints•Local Church•Testimonies

A saintly samurai: progress and hopes for the canonization of the «Samurai of Christ

The possible canonization would be a significant milestone, marking Ukon as the first Japanese samurai to be declared a saint. The Church anxiously awaits the results of investigations into the miracles attributed to his intercession, in the hope that this «samurai of Christ» will soon become a saint officially recognized by the Catholic Church.

Jan 10, 2024 01:40

Lim Kym