A man took his own life within the premises of San Francisco de Asis Parish Church in Naga City, nearly 400 kilometers southeast of Manila, on June 29, leading to the temporary closure of the church.
Pope Francis has reformed the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, strengthening the Vatican’s diplomatic training in a bid to enhance the Church’s global engagement.
On Maundy Thursday (April 17), Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula will wash the feet of 12 persons, including priest, nun, health workers, youth, journalist, teacher, and lay leader, among others.
Like in other regions in the predominantly Catholic country, the Philippine National Police has installed its security measures for a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week.
The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) organized a training workshop for Catholic nuns to address challenges posed by sexual abuse, poor mental health, and suicidal tendencies.
On April 14, Pope Francis appointed Msgr. Glenn Montebon Corsiga of the clergy of the Diocese of Dumaguete as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil in the southern Philippines.
On April 13, the Catholic community in Churachandpur District, Manipur—largely composed of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)—celebrated Palm Sunday with great devotion at Good Shepherd Parish, Lamka, in the presence of Archbishop Dr. Linus Neli of Imphal and Father Stephen Touthang.
In a move aimed at enhancing pastoral care and transparency, the Dicastery for the Clergy has issued a new decree updating the norms on Mass intentions and collective offerings, with the approval of Pope Francis.
As Holy Week began with Palm Sunday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to walk with Jesus by embracing the crosses of the suffering, like Simon of Cyrene.
Pope Francis greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered at Saint Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday with a heartfelt message: “Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week.”
A spirit of prayer and reflection filled the air as the National Family Rosary Ministry Team of Bangladesh hosted a spiritually uplifting Lenten seminar focused on the Holy Rosary at the Patrick Peyton Center and the Holy Cross Pastoral and Retreat Center at Bhadun on April 2.
The Claretian Missionaries Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province, through its publishing arm Claretian Communications Foundation Inc. (CCFI), is set to hold the 2nd Conference on Mary on May 1 this year.
Amid ongoing fighting between Myanmar's military junta and resistance forces, a Catholic church in Chin State has been destroyed by airstrikes, marking another tragic blow to the Christian community in the country’s only Christian-majority region on April 8.
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Sahaya Thatheus Thomas (54), Rector of Holy Trinity Major Seminary, Jalandhar, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Simla-Chandigarh. The announcement was made on April 12, 2025.
In a historic decision, Pope Francis elevated the Diocese of Calicut in the southern Indian state of Kerala to a Metropolitan Archdiocese on April 12, 2025.
As young people from around the world gather in Rome for UNIV 2025, Pope Francis has sent a heartfelt message encouraging them to deepen their faith and become bearers of hope in today's world.
The Fabric of Saint Peter presented its latest efforts in conserving and enhancing the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter during a press conference held at the Holy See Press Office on Friday, April 11.
