Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), has called on the faithful to become “catalysts of peace” in a world marked by conflict and division.
In his Easter message, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman highlighted the significance of the Resurrection as a source of hope and renewal.
“The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate victory of light over darkness and hope over despair,” Cardinal Ferrão said, extending Easter greetings along with Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes.
Reflecting on global challenges, he noted that many societies today are fractured by conflict and division, and said Easter offers a call to action for Christians. “In a world often fractured by conflict and division, Easter calls us to be catalysts of peace,” he said.
The cardinal urged the faithful to translate the joy of the Resurrection into concrete acts of service, especially toward those on the margins. “As we celebrate the new life brought by the Risen Lord, I urge you to reach out to the marginalized and the lonely,” he said.
He also called for a renewed commitment to promote understanding, forgiveness, and harmony in society. “Let our joy be infectious and expressed through acts of service,” he said, encouraging Catholics to live out their faith in daily life.
Concluding his message, Cardinal Ferrão prayed for peace in families and communities. “May the Risen Lord bless our homes and our land with lasting peace,” he said.
The Easter message comes as Christians across Asia celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, a central event in the Christian faith that affirms hope, renewal, and the triumph of life over death.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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