Pope Francis’s visits to Asia have been nothing short of historic, blending compassion, interfaith dialogue, and a call for peace. His journeys through the continent not only strengthened the bonds of the Catholic community but also fostered mutual respect among diverse faiths and cultures.
During the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, held on April 5–6, 2025, Pope Francis delivered a powerful message of hope and compassion, reminding the faithful that “the sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”
Radio Veritas Asia's Myanmar listeners and producers have shared harrowing accounts of the severe hardships faced by the people following a devastating earthquake, ongoing conflicts, and critical shortages of food and water.
Pope Francis has expressed his prayerful support and encouragement to the Missionaries of Mercy as they gather in Rome for their 2025 Jubilee, reaffirming their vital role in bringing God’s forgiveness to a broken world.
Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow and solidarity with the people of Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday afternoon, sending strong tremors across the region, including Bangkok, Thailand, and the northern city of Chiang Mai.
In a historic move to deepen devotion to Saint Vincent Ferrer across the Philippines, the Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Mamatid, Laguna, will be spiritually twinned with the Basilica de San Vicente Ferrer in Valencia, Spain.
In the midst of Myanmar’s civil unrest, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Myanmar, has called for national unity and healing to counter the bloodshed and division plaguing the country.
