In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name Leo XIV, and becoming the first American-born pope in the Church’s 2,000-year history on May 8.
The Pontifical Mission Society (PMS) in the Diocese of Rajshahi in Bangladesh celebrated Holy Childhood Day for the children from Good Shepard Cathedral Church in northern Bangladesh at Rajshahi on March 18.
In the midst of Myanmar’s civil unrest, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Myanmar, has called for national unity and healing to counter the bloodshed and division plaguing the country.
In his message for this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis said that God’s calling is inspired by hope and an invitation to embark on a journey of love and service.
The Catholic Church in Malaysia is soon to launch a new website (www.GerejaKatolik.my) to have a better digital presence for its pastoral ministry and evangelization.
The Diocese of San Pablo located in Laguna, a province just southeast of Manila has strongly opposed the proposed construction of the 1,400-megawatt (MW) Ahunan Hydropower Plant in Pakil, Laguna.
RVA Hindi Service and Norbertine Media of Jamtara Canonry empowered young creatives through a week-long design and video editing workshop, held from March 10 to 16, 2025, at Norbertine Media House, Jogni, Jabalpur.
Pope Francis’ health continues to improve, as the Holy See Press Office confirms he no longer needs mechanical ventilation at night and is relying less on high-flow oxygen therapy during the day.
Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, successfully conducted an ecological transition and agroecology program at its Chattogram Region from March 10 to 11.
Through the approval of Pope Francis, Fr. Rogelio Maynardo T. Beredo Jr., Fr. Jesse Lucas A. Balilla, and Fr. Donaldo V. Dimaandal of the Archdiocese of Lipa, Batangas will be part of the mission of spreading God's mercy and forgiveness as the new Missionaries of Mercy.
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) has issued a powerful and timely Pastoral Letter addressing the urgent ecological challenges confronting Asia today on March 15.
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin firmly dismissed rumors regarding Pope Francis's possible resignation, stating unequivocally, "Absolutely not."
A Malaysian prelate urged Catholics, Muslims, and people of every religion to consciously speak of the positive concept of “mutual respect and acceptance.”
A Catholic missionary priest in the Diocese of Kohima, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, received the Best Social Worker Award 2025 on March 18.
A Filipina nun, Sr. Mary Niere, one of the pioneering members of the Order of the Blessed Virgin of Mt. Carmel (Discalced Carmelites-Contemplatives) nuns of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga, died on March 15. She was 93.
The Archdiocese of Chattogram hosted its annual Pastoral Assembly fostering faith and community renewal at the Immaculate Virgin Mary Parish in Jamalkhan on March 7.
The Colombo Archdiocesan Office of Communication organized a program to mark the Jubilee year 2025 on March 15 at the Archbishop's House Auditorium, Borella, Sri Lanka.
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Nigeria, is mourning the tragic death of 21-year-old major seminarian Andrew Peter, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped alongside a priest earlier this month.
Indian Capuchin Xavier Vadakkekara, a multifaceted priest, dedicated pastor, journalist, and editor, died on March 16, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals. He was 72.
