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