The 37th annual conference of the Canon Law Society of India began on October 14 in Guwahati, Assam, where over 130 canon law experts from across the country gathered to discuss the theme, “Penal Sanctions in the Church.”
In memory of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist, visionary leader, and philanthropist who contributed incredibly to society for generations to come, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) mourns his passing on October 9, 2024.
On October 6, after the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis declared Fr. George Koovakad, 51, a cardinal. He is the first active papal visit organizer to hold the rank.
Pope Francis has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of twenty schoolchildren and three teachers who tragically lost their lives in a bus fire near Bangkok on October 1.
The Pro-Vicar Apostolic of Nepal has called for global aid and solidarity following devastating floods between September 27 and 28. The disaster, one of the worst in Nepal's history, caused widespread flooding and impacted thousands of families.
After Mass in St. Peter's Square on September 2, Pope Francis opened the second session of the General Assembly of the Synod by calling for a day of prayer and fast on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land asked for prayers on behalf of the millions of innocent people living in the region who are afraid for their lives as well as the lives of their loved ones due to an intensifying conflict on September 2.
Pope Francis urged the Church to never cover up abuse and to heed the Spirit's voice for those who suffered during the Holy Mass at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Sunday, September 29.
On September 26, during his visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis underscored the nation’s vital role in advancing European unity and peace, while also criticising the rise of nationalism and wars.
The 21st Youth Sunday was celebrated throughout Tamil Nadu during August with the Pope's message, “Those who trust in the Lord will run and not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:31), as its guiding motto.
