Paolo Fossati

He replaces Card Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Bombay (India), who will finish his second term on 31 December. Member of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco, Bo is the first bishop of Lashio and the first Myanmar cardinal in history.

The rare ritual was performed for almost two kilometres, from the Jogye order headquarters to the presidential residence. Monks want to reopen the case of Than Zaw Htay, who fell during a raid by the Incheon Immigration Office.

The Philippines, a historical ally of the United States, represents a fundamental front in the struggle between Beijing and Washington. Xi's visit emphasizes the relaxation of relations with Manila, tense during the Aquino administration for a dispute in the South China Sea. Manila hopes to sign agreements and obtain the 24 billion US dollars in investments and loans promised by China two years ago.

The new diocesan priest, 42, was baptised as a teen. After attending a Life in the Spirit seminar, he "tried to go to any course offered by the church”. Despite initial resistance, he decided to give himself to Christ. “[W]hy should I settle for something less than God’s love?” he said.

Today the start of operations was expected with the transfer of 150 refugees, chosen among the first 2,260. The UNHRC and humanitarian organizations in the Rohingya refugee camps had declared themselves perplexed. From Rohingya activists, pressures against repatriation and threats to foreign and elderly workers who suggest a return. Dozens of families have already fled from Cox's Bazar camps.

The boy was knocked out during a charity fight, dying two days later from a brain haemorrhage. Thai boxing is an integral part of the country’s history and society. Poor boys start fighting before they are ten to support their family. For missionary, “Becoming a champion means ‘money’.”

Fr Paul was ordained at the age of 62. For years he worked for Malaysia Airlines. He first expressed a desire to become a priest in 1975, but his family was opposed. After a first refusal by his bishop, he entered the seminary in Rome in September 2015.

Last of three children, Fr Martinian grew up in a Catholic family that was his "first seminary". At the age of 12, he wanted to become a priest. As an adult, he wanted a family, a career and a "good life". The turning point came during a meeting with Mgr Paul Tan Chee Ing.

The operation is completed in the Panmunjom Joint Security Area. North and South start to dismantle 20 guard posts in the Demilitarised Zone. After six months, South Korea and the United States resumed the Marine Exercise Programme, which North Korea calls “anachronistic" and a threat to dialogue and peace.

Suicide is one of the most serious social problems in Japan. The number of adults committing suicide has generally declined, but there is a marked increase in the number of young adults. Most young people leave no explanation as to why they make the ultimate gesture. Experts: School pressures and bullying possible triggering factors.

When she was governor of Manila, the former first lady deposited about 200 million US dollars in Swiss foundations. During the appeal Imelda Marcos can remain a member of the House of Representatives. Her congressional term ends next year, but she applied to replace her daughter as governor of Ilocos Norte.

The archbishop tells online missionaries that if people use the new forms of communication irresponsibly, they "can divide and deceive" and cause the “slow death for our cherished values and virtues”.