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.
From January to April 2025, as many as 245 incidents of violence against Christians in India were reported, according to a New Delhi-based ecumenical body that records attacks against Christians.
Various Catholic religious congregations working in Myanmar are appealing for donations for that country, which is facing ongoing civil war and the aftermath of the recent earthquake that ravaged it.
From May 11 to 15, 2025, Port Moresby became a spiritual and ecclesial focal point for the Catholic Church in the Pacific as it hosted the executive meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania (FCBCO).
The Catholic Church in Bangladesh held a half-day celebration of World Vocation Day, joining the global Church in reflecting on the meaning of God’s call, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bonpara on May 11.
The General Secretariat of the Synod has extended a heartfelt message of gratitude and support to Pope Leo XIV, following his recent election as the new Bishop of Rome and successor of St. Peter.
In a clear sign of continuity and connection with the faithful around the world, Pope Leo XIV has chosen to actively maintain the Vatican’s official social media presence—affirming the Church’s mission in the digital age.
The Divine Mercy Nursing Institute joined nursing communities across Bangladesh in celebrating International Nurses Day with a vibrant and reflective program held in Mathbari, Gazipur, on May 12.
The Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth (SFN), Sancoale, joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Srs. Rita Fernandes and Alzira D’Souza on May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM at St. Alex Church, Calangute.
From May 12 to 14, the Vatican is celebrating the Jubilee of the Eastern Catholic Churches, bringing together the faithful and hierarchy of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches for a rich program of Divine Liturgies and prayers in their respective rites.
On May 6, 2025, the Peace Center Lahore and Interfaith Council for Peace and Harmony held an interfaith memorial service to honor Pope Francis's legacy.
Thousands gathered in Enga Province on Sunday, May 11, to celebrate Mother’s Day and the 20th priestly anniversary of Bishop Justine Ain Soongie of Wabag.
At least 17 students were killed and 20 others injured in a junta-led airstrike on a school in Depayin, central Myanmar according to the country’s shadow National Unity Government (NUG) on May 12, Monday.
Pope Leo XIV met with hundreds of media professionals gathered in Rome for the Conclave, urging them to embrace a form of communication that fosters peace, dignity, and truth in a fractured world.
The bells of cathedrals across Australia rang in harmony with those of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on the momentous evening when white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, announcing to the world: Habemus Papam.
A wave of joy and gratitude swept across Kandhamal as the faithful, youth, priests, nuns, and religious celebrated the election of the new Pope Leo XIV on May 9.
On the first Sunday of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV appeared at the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to lead the faithful in the Regina Caeli prayer, marking Good Shepherd Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, and the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
On Saturday afternoon (May 10), shortly after 4:00 p.m., Pope Leo XIV made a private pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, a cherished Marian sanctuary entrusted to the Augustinian Order.
he motto:Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects this Augustinian tradition: In Illo uno unum, which means “In the One, we are one.” The phrase is taken from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127, where he explains that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”
The head of the United States bishops expressed positive hopes for the future of the Catholic Church as newly elected Pope Leo XIV’s first words revolved around peace.
