UCA News Podcast

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

Chinese authorities are training children and youth to vilify religious groups deemed illegal in the communist-ruled…

We tend to think that reflection upon the Word of God, upon the Work of God, is something solemn, serious, and private. But, sometimes, we should be ready to hear the Word in the hustle and bustle of…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

Timor-Leste’s national parliament’s approval to purchase 65 new cars for parliamentarians has been slammed by critic…

Salvation is the state of being fully what God intends one to be. What God intends is loving communion with each of us and for us to live in communion with one another. So, whatever I do that helps m…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

Church officials in southern India denounce pro-Hindu politician’s attempt to portray the man’s complaint as a bid t…

God seems to give what we do not want, and then expects us to call 'Good News.' Do you know the answer to the question: How do you train a mule? First, you take a large plank, and hit the animal over…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

A leading Asia-based rights group has condemned the ongoing violence in the Philippines against rights defenders aft…

Today's Gospel reminds us that regardless of whatever else we may do in the interim, we are waiting. The servants may have a dance party while awaiting the master's return, but they still keep an eye…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

International aid agencies have sought extra funds to help displaced people, especially children, forced from their …

August 6 is the feast of the Transfiguration and this year it is also the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, which was followed three days later by the bombing of Nagasaki. Those bo…

The world is transfixed and bewildered by the government of the United States led by Donald Trump. In the U.S. there is increasing shock and anger even among those who voted for Trump at what is happ…

The love of God guarantees life. Might it be that I am greedy because deep down I am not yet ready to rely upon the love of God? Do I really believe that this world is the whole story?

About the Speak…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

India’s Opposition leaders strongly condemned the jailing of two Catholic nuns on what they called false charges of …

Jesus is telling us disciples that we need not worry that God will not understand our prayers. We do not have to use proper formulas, the right words. God loves us so much that our inadequate prayers…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

In a dramatic escalation of a long-running border dispute, Thailand and Cambodia launched attacks using air strikes,…

Today, as the attitudes toward women that subverted the practice of Jesus are changing in many places, we in the Church are being challenged to once again accept the fact that Jesus still has somethi…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

Indonesian Muslims joined Catholics to celebrate a religious-cultural festival dedicated to Mother Mary in the count…

As followers of Jesus, we are commissioned by him to serve any need we see, no matter what reasons we think there may be for passing by.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missio…

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.

A Thai court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a Cambodian tycoon, senator and confidant of former Prime Minist…

We must teach the world's wolves a new way of living. We must teach respect for the weak and service to them. We must teach the wolves that lambs are not for devouring, but for showing us something a…