Xin Yage

Joseph, a Korean deacon in Taipei, will be their guide. Enthusiasm, life as a service and the example of Pope Francis are among the reasons for participation. Now older, past participants are paying the costs for today's youth.

There are also 270 wounded. Streets ripped apart, with huge craters, cars and people thrown into the air by the explosion. The dead include four firefighters. An eyewitness account.

The film, in preparation for years, tells the story of a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who became an apostate and collaborated in the persecution of Christians. Lay and religious experts involved, especially the Jesuits. The impact on the Japanese Church. Actors include Liam Neeson, Ken Watanabe, Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield ("Spiderman").

Mission is no longer delegated to religious, or priests. It is a dimension of the everyday life of the faithful. The testimony of Filipino domestic workers has led to the conversion of many of their employers. Families also bring their Christian faith on holiday to China.

Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the DPP (Democratic Progressive Party) wants to meet Zhang Zhijun (张志军), the Chinese minister responsible for relations with Taiwan; Mayor of Tainan met the mayor of Shanghai. A contribution to remove the ambiguity in "consensus" on "one China."

The attacker, Cheng Chieh, is a 21-year-old student. For no apparent reason, and without saying a word, he stabbed passengers an underground train. After his arrest, he asked whether he would get the death penalty. Taiwanese government officials express their sorrow to victims' families.

After a 12 years break the Catholic artists' guild meets again. Among the most notable members, Sihung Lung, who has worked with Ang Lee. The hope of the bishop of Hualian .

Lin Yi-xiong, who spent years in prisons under Kuomintang military rule, is not speaking and has not eaten for four days. Taiwan's President Ma and Prime Minister Jiang visited him. Urging him to end his protest, they stressed their commitment to a national referendum before the new plant goes operational.

More than half of those baptized during the Easter Vigil mothers, who have found the key to serenity of the heart in the Gospel. The story of Lingming and Fangyi , converted by Christ’s love.

Groups of pro- China "trade unionists" seek to expel the young people who have occupied parliament. The opposition DPP party, supports and subsidizes the sunflower movement. Ma Ying jeou is open to dialogue . But the trade agreement with Beijing must go ahead in order not to lose competitiveness in Taiwan.

Police agents are slammed for using violence against students and media professionals. Academics and general public back students. Students respond to president's overtures by increasing demands.

Unsatisfied with President Ma Ying- jeou’s promises, the students occupied the houses of government, after having staged a sit-in at parliament. The operation – which sparked conflict – ended at dawn today. Some young students’ frustration resulted in vandalism. The students speak to AsiaNews.