Voters in Taiwan reject same-sex marriages in advisory ballot

Voters in Taiwan have voted to restrict marriage to being between a man and a woman in an advisory vote. The referendum result has been seen as a setback to LGBT couples who were hoping their island would be the first place in Asia to let same-sex couples share child custody and insurance benefits. The... Read More

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September 28, 2018

Chinese Catholics outside mainland divided over Sino-Vatican agreement

Catholics in Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong are divided over the provisional agreement between China and the Vatican on the appointment of bishops. Some believe it will lead to better diplomatic relations, but others question how Beijing’s clampdown on religious freedom is compatible with a fruitful relationship with the Catholic Church, reported ucanews.com. Bishop Stephen... Read More

Catholic Times, News – Vatican, News – World

February 9, 2018

Pope sends condolences to Taiwan after earthquakes

Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with the people of Taiwan after two high-magnitude earthquakes devastated the island nation, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds more. The pope ‘offers the assurance of his prayers for those who have lost their lives and for those who have been injured,’ read a telegram sent by the... Read More

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April 23, 2017

Catholic group joy at Taiwan ban on cat and dog meat

A Catholic animal welfare group has congratulated the Taiwanese authorities on their historic decision to ban the sale and consumption of cats and dogs. Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA) has also urged the island’s Asian neighbours to follow suit. The East Asian state has also increased the penalty for animal cruelty. It doubled the maximum... Read More

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