The celebration of the Jubilee of Priests in the Cebu Archdiocese, the Philippines, saw 14 newly ordained priests added to the number of clergy in one of the most densely populated ecclesiastical provinces in the country, with more than 4 million Catholics.
The Bangladesh Diocesan Priests’ Fraternity (BDPF) held its annual Meeting and Conference on the Pilgrimage of Hope at Holy Spirit Major Seminary in Banani from June 24 to 27.
The Young Catholic Students / Young Students’ Movement (YCS/YSM), a key arm of the Youth Commission under the Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council (TNBC), held its Regional General Body Meeting on June 22, 2025, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mumbai Auxiliary Bishop Allwyn D’Silva has disclosed in an exclusive interview with Radio Veritas Asia his concern that most of the inhabitants across the continent are not well-informed on climate crisis.
Underscoring his commitment to fostering a more participatory and listening Church, Pope Leo XIV met with the Members of the XVI Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod on Thursday afternoon at their headquarters along Via della Conciliazione.
The Episcopal Regional Commission for Social Communication (ERCSC) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (CBCMSB) convened its Annual General Meeting and Formation Session from June 23 to 27, 2025, at the Church of Our Lady of Assumption in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
The Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Addicts (BARACA), a church-run organization, won a State Award for drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation services on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
As the world observed World Refugee Day, faith-based organizations united to draw global attention to the often-invisible suffering of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in some of the world’s most troubled regions.
The Pastoral Leadership and Management for Mission (PLMM) program of the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) in Manila, Philippines, continues to build bridges across cultures and continents.
As tensions rise across Kenya, the Catholic Bishops of Kenya have urged citizens, especially young people, to remain peaceful, sincere, and courageous.
On June 24, 2025, Caritas Bangladesh, Khulna Region, inaugurated the Psychosocial Counselling Corner at Nagar Health Building under Khulna City Corporation.
Under the bright summer sun at Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of pilgrims on Wednesday morning, June 25, continuing his Jubilee 2025 catechetical series with a reflection that struck at the heart of human suffering and divine hope.
On Sunday morning, June 22, over 1,000 Lay Council members for the 2025–2029 term from 280 parishes and 40 mission stations in the Diocese of Xuan Loc gathered at the Bishop’s Residence to celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the diocesan Lay Council.
On the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, the Diocese of Da Nang celebrated a momentous occasion with the ordination of six new priests
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Brother Armin Luistro, FSC, Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers), as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
In a groundbreaking moment for transgender representation in Indian academia, Dr. N Jency has become the first transgender woman in Tamil Nadu to earn a PhD and be appointed as Assistant Professor in the English Department at Loyola College, Chennai.
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical series on the Jubilee theme “Christ our Hope,” reflecting on two miracles from the Gospel of Mark that reveal the healing power of faith in Jesus on June 25.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines will confer the Bishop Jorge Barlin Golden Cross Award to Mrs. Noemi Saludo, the President and Founder of Bahay ng Diyos Foundation, Inc. (BDF), in recognition of her contribution to the Church’s mission, especially in the construction of churches across the country.
