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by Binu Alex, UCA News, Fr. Michael Kelly, Grithanai Napasrapiwong, John Laurenson, Father William Grimm
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- 2 days ago5 min
Homilies: Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year (A) Sept. 20, 2026
Just as the parables of Jesus show the love of God in stories about lost coins, vineyards and generous landowners, the followers of Jesus must make the events of everyday life point to God's loving presence among us.About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com
- 3 days ago13 min
UCA News Weekly Summary, September 18, 2026
Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.This week, rights advocates challenge governments in China, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, religious leaders in Korea, India, and Pakistan defend their communities, as Asia unites for disaster relief and peace. Tune in and subscribe free to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com
- 1 weeks ago5 min
Homilies: Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the year (A) Sept. 13, 2026
The way out of the paradox is to realize that forgiving and being forgiven is not a parade of activities that happen in order – God forgives, then I forgive, then God forgives. God’s forgiving me and my forgiving others go on together. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com
- 1 weeks ago12 min
UCA News Weekly Summary, September 11, 2026
Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.A Philippine ferry burns, an Ahmadi leader is murdered, Papuan rights workers face firebombs, a Chinese lawyer flees, Rome appoints a bishop, and UNESCO considers Japan's historic onsen bathing culture. Tune in to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com
- 2 weeks ago6 min
Homilies: Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year (A) Sept. 6, 2026
The Lord's command to confront sin in ourselves and others is never easy to fulfill. It is even harder, perhaps, to be the object of that confrontation, whether as individuals or as societies. So, what are we to do? About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com To contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donate On X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanews To view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews
- 2 weeks ago11 min
UCA News Weekly Summary, September 4, 2026
Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.From tragic violence in Manipur and climate disasters in Nepal, to high-profile convictions in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Cambodia, plus major civil rights disputes sweeping Sri Lanka and beyond. Tune in to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com To contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donate On X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanews To view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Homilies: Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year (A) Aug. 30, 2026
The temptation to avoid the cross is not one that Jesus alone faced. We, too, face it. That is the reason Jesus tells us that we must be willing to take up the cross. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com To contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donate On X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanews To view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews
- 3 weeks ago11 min
UCA News Weekly Summary, August 28, 2026
Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. This week’s news roundup details critical events across Asia, highlighting devastating natural disasters in Nepal, Indonesia, and Vietnam, alongside serious human rights and religious freedom struggles in Myanmar, Hong Kong, China, Pakistan, and India. It illustrates the severe impact on vulnerable communities and Catholic humanitarian relief efforts across the entire region. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com To contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donate On X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanews To view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews
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