Pope in Japan Meets Victims, Voices Concern Over Nuke Power
TOKYO (AP) — Pope Francis voiced concern about nuclear power Monday after meeting with victims of Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, saying the development of future energy sources must take environmental considerations into account.
Chinese Pandas to Stay in South Australia for 5 More Years
ADELAIDE, Australia (Xinhua) — Good news for the Australians - the two giant pandas from China will stay in South Australia for another five years.
Pro-Democracy Camp Looks to Have Won Hong Kong Election
HONG KONG (AP) — The pro-democracy opposition appears to have swept to an resounding victory in Hong Kong elections, as a record turnout dealt a clear rebuke to city leader Carrie Lam and her handling of violent protests that have divided the Chinese territory.
Thai Protestants Welcome Pope Francis’ Call for Tolerance
BANGKOK — Members of the Protestant faith in Thailand said on Friday they agreed with Pope Francis’ call for interfaith cooperation, saying they have no sectarian grudge against their Catholic brethrens.
Young Thai Catholics Say They Live Peacefully as Minority
BANGKOK — Young Thai Catholics said Friday they saw no conflict between their national identity and their adopted “foreign” faith, as Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Thailand with a youth mass.
Chinese Catholics Flock to See Pope Francis in Thailand
NAKHON PATHOM — Thousands of Chinese waited under the scorching sun outside St. Peter’s Parish on Friday in hopes to get a glimpse of Pope Francis.
Pope Turns Attention to Needs of Thai Church, Young People
BANGKOK (AP) — Pope Francis is tending to the needs of the small Catholic flock in Thailand, meeting with priests, nuns and bishops from across Asia to encourage them to spread the faith as their missionary predecessors did.
Chinese Scientists Develop Lab-grown Meat From Animal Cells
NANJING, Nov. 22 — Chinese scientists have produced 5 grams of meat cultured from animal muscle stem cells, according to a university in east China's Jiangsu Province.
Sex Abuse Allegation: Bishop Blasts Prosecutors for Seeking Arrest
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The spokesman for an Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis who has been accused of sex abuse criticized Argentine prosecutors for requesting an arrest order, saying the release of information in the case hurt his image and his presumption of innocence.
China Bans Gambling From Appearing in Gaming Devices
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China has issued a regulation to eliminate gambling content from gaming machines and devices, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Thursday.
