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 Diocese of Sylhet in eastern Bangladesh called for "walking together in Christian faith and quality education" during its 11th diocesan pastoral assembly.
Interfaith leaders gathered in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from 14 to 15 September to explore common grounds in the world and traditional religions in the search for the promotion of world peace.
In partnership with the Catholic Media Network (CMN) and Mary the Queen Parish (MTQP) of Novaliches Diocese, IDT 1.0 is planned for an October 5, 2022 live broadcast from 5 pm to 8 pm Manila time.
“We all have a common goal – the establishment of harmony of civilizations, the strengthening of peace and stability. Many important ideas and meaningful speeches were delivered at this Congress. I believe that all of them will contribute to our efforts to build a harmonious world,” Tokayev
The Archdiocese of Hyderabad on September 15 held a thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the elevation of Poola Anthony, 60, as the first cardinal of two Telugu-speaking states—Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Audrey Vanessa Susilo, a 22-year-old Catholic youth (OMK) from the diocese of Manado, North Sulawesi, won the Miss Indonesia 2022 crown, eliminating 36 other contestants from different provinces in the country.
An inter-faith prayer for peace and harmony was held at the Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity (MC) congregation in Kolkata, the capital city of eastern West Bengal state, India on September 11.
“We must remain attentive and not be paralyzed and immobile with nostalgia, but rather be inspired and grateful for all the wonderful things the Lord has accomplished,” says Pope Francis.
He urged everyone to come to the aid of those who suffer and to insist that genuine efforts be made to achieve peace, noting also that these days there have been reports of outbreaks of violence in the Caucasus region.
"We need religion to respond to the thirst for world peace and the thirst for the infinite that dwells in the hearts of each man and woman," says Pope Fancis.
