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Kasmir Nema, RVA News

Kasmir Nema, an SVD missionary based in the Vatican, contributes regularly to RVA and other Catholic platforms and magazines.

By Kasmir Nema, RVA News

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Indonesia: Pope names Fr. Bernardus Baru as bishop of Timika

The faithful of the Diocese of Timika, Papua, Indonesia, rejoiced as Pope Francis appointed Fr. Bernardus Bofitwos Baru, OSA, as their new bishop.
World News

Missionaries of Synodality: Rwandan Church embraces the Synodal journey

The Rwandan Bishops' Conference gathered fifty delegates—including bishops, priests, religious men and women, and lay faithful—for a synodal assembly in Mbare from 2 to 6 March.
Vatican News

Pope Francis thanks faithful for prayers in audio message

Pope Francis has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the faithful for their prayers as he continues to recover from a severe case of pneumonia.
Vatican News

Pope Francis' health update: Stable condition amid continued treatment

Pope Francis continues to rest and receive medical care at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been undergoing treatment for bilateral pneumonia since February 14.
Asian News

Divine Word Missionaries marks 150 years with International Conference on Mission in Rome

The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) is set to mark its 150th anniversary with an International Conference on Mission, gathering theologians, missionaries, scholars, and activists from across the world.
Vatican News

Pope Francis stable and recovering, No further respiratory complications

Pope Francis remains in stable condition as he continues treatment, alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation and supplemental high-flow oxygenation on February 28.
Feature Story

A Journalist’s prayer for Pope Francis: Faith, witness, and a silent petition

In the heart of St. Peter’s Square, where the golden glow of streetlights casts soft halos on the cobblestone, a quiet murmur rises with the evening air.
Vatican News

Pope Francis on ventilator after respiratory Crisis, faithful gather in prayer at St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis' health took a sudden downturn on Friday, February 28, 2025 – after experiencing an isolated bronchospasm, prompting immediate medical intervention at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Vatican News

Faithful gather in prayer as Pope Francis' health shows signs of improvement

For the fourth consecutive day, February 27, thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square and at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to recite the Rosary for Pope Francis' recovery.
Asian News

"Wisdom over intelligence: Pope Francis’ enduring impact," says Indonesian priest

"Many people are intelligent, but few are truly wise," remarked Father Yulius Yasinto, SVD, during a Mass for the healing of Pope Francis at the Embassy of Indonesia to the Holy See, Rome on February 26.

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