Malaysia

Pope agrees diplomatic relations with KL
Malaysia and the Vatican have agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, it was announced July 18. Pope Benedict XVI had a 25-minute audience with prime minister Najib Razak, the second
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‘Allah’ controversy heats up in Malaysia
Malaysia's main opposition Islamic party has supported Christians using the word "Allah" for God, despite strong opposition in other Muslim circles following a court order favoring Christians. The
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Church must stand up for rights: Bishop
Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing of Melaka-Johor says the Church in Malaysia must continue to push for the rights of non-Muslims while promoting interreligious dialogue amid growing Islamization in the
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Strength of the Church lies in small communities’
Building Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) is the main program Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom of Sandakan has set for his diocese, Malaysia’s newest, which is marking its second anniversary. Bishop
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