UCA News Podcast

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...

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 th...

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.com<...

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 ab...

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.comTo con...

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 ab...

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.comTo contribute please visit www...

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...

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 The important thing about Peter and the important thing about me is that Christ has chosen us to be Church. He has set us up in all our weakness and declared that the gates of death will not prevail against us.   For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comT...

Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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 As...

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. 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/don...

Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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 As...

The Lord is willing to support us in doing the impossible. What we need is enough faith to enable us to step out of the security of the boat we call everyday "sensible" life. 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...

Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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. Fo...

What would happen if we were to take seriously God's willingness to do the impossible through disciples? Am I willing to take the risk today to find out? 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 Fol...

Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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. Fo...

How can I become like some learned scribe who can speak with confident knowledge of the Reign of God? 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/ucanews<...

Listen to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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 Ne...

In our prayer, God makes the seemingly impossible happen. The seed of good flourishes, the world is leavened. All we need do is pray. But how? 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 con...

isten to current week’s news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes. 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. 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 Al...