The archbishop of Manila described Catholic shrines as sacred places where we encounter God and His people, especially when we “reach out to [Him] in heaven” during Mass.
Caritas Internationalis and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development unite in their call for reforms for an “unjust global system” that makes poor nations even poorer due to debt.
Caritas Indonesia brought together bishops, operators, and international partners for their biennial meeting focused on renewing their commitment to environmental justice and inclusive development across the country.
A month after the passing of Pope Francis, a Filipino cardinal reflected on how the late Holy Father made surprising decisions throughout his pontificate, mainly in building a Synodal Church.
The cardinal from Hong Kong expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV will further strengthen communication and dialogue with the Chinese Catholic Church, a direction set by his predecessor, Pope Francis.
The president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) expressed that he looks forward to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV exercising “a truly synodal leadership.”
