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UCA News Podcast

UCA News, Fr. Michael Kelly, John Laurenson, Father William Grimm, Binu Alex, Grithanai Napasrapiwong

Listen to interviews, commentaries, news summaries and analysis on social, political and religious developments that relate or are of interest to the Church in Asia. Enrich yourself with Sunday homilies and daily Gospel reflections. To donate go to www.ucanews.com/donate

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  • #1199
    Saturday · 5 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.

  • #1200
    Friday · 12 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, September 11, 2026

    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.

  • #1197
    September 5 · 6 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?

  • #1198
    September 4 · 11 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, September 4, 2026

    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.

  • #1196
    August 28 · 11 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, August 28, 2026

    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.

  • #1193
    August 22 · 6 min

    Homilies: Twenty-First of the Year (A) Aug. 23, 2026

    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

  • #1194
    August 21 · 9 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, August 21, 2026

    Quake devastation in Indonesia, a tragic acquittal in Pakistan, religious crackdowns in China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, plus key faith and justice updates from India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste.

  • #1191
    August 15 · 6 min

    Homilies: Twentieth of the Year (A) Aug. 16, 2026

    The Incarnation means that Jesus really was a man of his time, his place and his people. He spoke their language, he dressed as they dressed, he had the same prejudices they had.

  • #1192
    August 14 · 8 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, August 14, 2026

    This week we look at deadly Philippine floods, Thai Catholic school security, a Hong Kong sedition ruling, Cambodian dissident arrests, Sri Lankan prison unrest, Indian church clashes, Indonesian dress-code warnings, and Seoul's World Youth Day. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

  • #1190
    August 7 · 11 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, August 7, 2026

    From forced religious conversions in India and media crackdowns in Pakistan to human trafficking protests in Indonesia and a Chinese dissident’s escape to Canada, human rights remain under intense pressure. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

  • #1188
    July 31 · 14 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, July 31, 2026

    Deadly protests in Pakistan, communal clashes in Nepal, student rights in India, and cybercrime laws in Myanmar highlight a week of intense unrest, religious tension, and policy changes across Asia. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

  • #1186
    July 24 · 13 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, July 24, 2026

    Across Asia, tensions rise as India's youths supported by opposition leaders leads protests, rights abuses surface in Bangladesh and Cambodia, conflicts deepen in Myanmar and the Philippines, and Indonesia slashes its free meal budget. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

  • #1184
    July 17 · 14 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, July 17, 2026

    This week, China accelerates its severe crackdown on unregistered churches, while a deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka claims multiple lives. Plus, Pakistan delivers a rare mob conviction, and devastating monsoon floods ravage southeastern Bangladesh. All these stories and more. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

  • #1182
    July 10 · 12 min

    UCA News Weekly Summary, July 10, 2026

    India pushes divorce reform, Indonesia faces a rights backlash, a Pakistani blasphemy acquittal, South Korea’s ex-president remains jailed, Sri Lankans seek shrine access, plus border tensions in Cambodia and Taiwan. All these stories and more. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

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