Amadea Pranastiti

The Church in Asia must first recognize God's presence already at work among its peoples before seeking to proclaim the Gospel, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão said during the closing Mass of the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) on July 26.

Synodality must lead the Church closer to Jesus Christ and bear fruit in concrete action, not simply in documents, structures, or pastoral programs, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão told delegates at the closing Mass of the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) on July 26.

Bishops and delegates at the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) turned their attention to strengthening regional ties on July 25, as they explored how local Churches across Asia can deepen their relationships and advance the Church's synodal mission together.

After several days of theological reflection on synodality, bishops and delegates gathered at the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) entered a decisive new phase on July 25. Moving beyond reflection, they began shaping what is expected to become one of the Assembly's most important outcomes: a Vademecum for Synodality in Asia, a practical pastoral handbook designed to help local Churches across the continent implement the vision of the Synod on Synodality.

The call of a bishop is not to seek honor or authority but to serve God's people with humility and sacrifice, Cardinal Anthony Poola told bishops gathered for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) in Jakarta.

Evangelization begins not with speaking, but with listening. That was the central message of Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Vice President of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC), during his homily at the daily Eucharistic celebration of the 12th FABC Plenary Assembly in Jakarta on July 24.

We hope this synodal spirituality will continue to grow in parishes, dioceses, and throughout the Church in Asia. Through synodality, we learn to become a Church that journeys and grows together.

Organizers of World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 assured Church leaders from across Asia that preparations for the global gathering are focused not only on logistics but also on providing young pilgrims with a safe, welcoming, and spiritually enriching experience.

Synodal renewal begins not with changing Church structures or pastoral programs but with a change in the way Church leaders see other people, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle told participants during a day-long retreat on July 22, held as part of the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC).

The Archdiocese of Cologne is expanding its support for the Church in Asia beyond funding church buildings and pastoral facilities, placing greater emphasis on environmental sustainability, financial self-reliance, and safeguarding as essential elements of future partnerships.