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Pope Leo said, “We must work together to set humanity free from the encircling gloom of nihilism, which is perhaps the most dangerous malady of contemporary culture, since it threatens to ‘cancel’ hope.

Souls in purgatory, “The Church Suffering”, can do nothing more, neither good nor bad. These are souls awaiting cleansing, who cannot pray for themselves because their time of earning merit has ended.

Increasingly, the faithful are turning moments of bereavement into celebrations of life, filled with laughter, gratitude, and storytelling that reflect the joy of a life well lived, rather than mourning the loss of a loved one.

In a world dominated by what the article calls the "Four P's": post-truth, polarisation, and populism, the simple, joyful truth-telling of the Superboys is a radical act. It is peace-making, not through passive silence, but through active creation.

The Church does not need more programs or buildings; it needs more of us saying yes to God’s invitation, one ordinary day at a time

The Rosary, in that sense, is my own form of Asian meditation, my mantra of mercy.

This feast invites us to pause and mourn, just as Jesus did. In doing so, we become more fully human, more compassionate, and more open to God’s comfort, not to wallow, but to let grief do its hidden work: to cleanse, to heal, and to awaken us to the preciousness of life.

In a remarkable gesture of solidarity, Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, South India, joined the parishioners of Our Lady–Mother of the Poor Church, Tilamola, Goa, in harvesting paddy with a sickle in hand on October 14, turning an ordinary day into a profound spiritual experience.

Manjummel Boys reminds us: Sometimes the deepest caves of life reveal the brightest truths, that love is the only rope that saves, and Christ still holds it from the other end.

Education is essential for this conversion. Schools, parishes, and families must teach young people to see creation as God’s gift.

“It’s not I who has been faithful, but the people; they have been so faithful and supportive,” Fr. Leo van Beurden OSC.

“I felt I was dying,” he recalls. “But it was also the moment I knew I had found the God I was searching for.”

Everything, the joy and sorrow, the mundane and profound, has become part of a single, sacred journey

In this exclusive interview given to Radio Veritas Asia, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI and FABC, reflects on the meaning of synodality in today’s rapidly changing and polarized world, his hope for the future Church in Asia, the role of the laity and youth, and the gifts he is grateful for during his long and illustrious ministry as a priest and bishop.

The Epistle of Jude, tucked near the end of our New Testament, feels urgent and tender at once. “Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints,” he writes (Jude 1:3).

Sometimes, when life gets me a little down, and I feel that I have long battles to fight (such as a lingering illness), I find that it’s helpful to boost my morale by focusing on what I call “little victories.”

For the past twelve years, Sister Asha Nayak, a Catholic nun of the Sisters Adorers Congregation, has made her home and mission in the heart of Mumbai’s red-light area, not to preach or convert, but to heal, restore, and bring dignity to those society has cast aside.

On the ancient cobblestone streets of Rome, I often encounter a serene and moving scene: whether it is a monk in his habit or a devout layperson, they walk while holding a rosary, quietly reciting the Rosary prayers.

Indonesia’s famous Golo Curu Festival 2025 concluded in a spirit of deep devotion to Mary, Queen of the Rosary, and a vibrant celebration of the Manggarai people’s rich cultural heritage.

The story of Indian Catholic chef James Biaka reads like an inspiring recipe, one stirred with perseverance, seasoned with creativity, and garnished with faith.