Bishop Sebastian Francis Shaw, Apostolic Vicariate of Quetta, inaugurated "The Emerging Lights of Balochistan," the Vicariate's first-ever newsletter, during a ceremony held at Bishop’s House, Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, on May 7.
As the Universal Church prepares for the Jubilee Year, two of the Philippines’ leading cardinals emphasized messages of hope, joy, and inclusivity during their Christmas reflections, calling on Catholics to embody these virtues in their daily lives.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a former Prime Minister of India and renowned economist and statesman.
Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown invited the faithful to remember Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to the place in Bethlehem where God would give Jesus to the world.
About 200 people and organizations have decried inviting Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to the Christmas gathering hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on December 23, in New Delhi.
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica on the evening of December 24, 2024, officially inaugurating the highly anticipated 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
The Diocese of Indore has called on its faithful to embrace the Christmas season as “Pilgrims of Hope,” highlighting the transformative power of hope and renewal in a world facing increasing challenges.
For the first time in the Jubilee tradition, dating back to the 15th century, Pope Francis will open a fifth sacred portal in a Roman prison on December 26, the feast of St. Stephen, according to the Vatican News.
he program, led by PETA Plus with support from Diageo, achieved its 2024 goal of reaching 20,000 students, promoting youth empowerment and responsible decision-making.
This initiative addresses the dual concerns of public safety and environmental protection, resonating with communities across Asia that face similar challenges during festive periods.
The international symposium, “Towards a Fully Synodal and Missionary Church in Asia: Re-reading Ecclesia in Asia for the Jubilee Year”, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Ecclesia in Asia, was held on December 13-14, 2024, at St. John’s NAHS, Bangalore.
Jose Palma through Fr. Glenn Therese Guanzon, chairman of the Archdiocesan Commission on Worship announced that the launch of Jubilee 2025 on December 29, 2024 will take place simultaneously in four major churches:
Pope Francis expressed deep sorrow over a tragic attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, whichclaimed five lives, including that of a child, and injured more than 200 people on December 21.
Catholic priests and civic leaders filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday over alleged misuse of confidential funds for the Office of the President, and the Department of Education.
