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 Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has revealed that the theme for the 2025 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, chosen by Pope Francis, is “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope.”
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), in collaboration with CCBI Commission for Migrants, organized a one-day seminar for internally displaced persons (IDPs) on March 1, 2025, at St. Thomas Parish Hall, Singngat, Manipur, India.
Town victimized by oil spill seeks end to fossil fuel pollution, affected fisherfolk continue bid for justice two years after Verde Island Passage oil spill.
President J. Ramos-Horta honored Monsignor Marco Sprizzi, Chargé d’affaires of the Nunciature of the Holy See in Timor-Leste, with the Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste in a solemn ceremony at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, Dili, on February 28.
As Pope Francis continues to recover from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Major Penitentiary of the Apostolic Penitentiary, will preside over the traditional Ash Wednesday liturgy on the Aventine Hill on March 5.
Pope Francis remains in stable condition as he continues treatment, alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation and supplemental high-flow oxygenation on February 28.
Thirty students from a minority community in Odisha seek help and assistance from Jesus through Mother Mary as they prepare for their board exams on February 22.
The twin jubilee marking the 150th anniversary of the birth and the 125th anniversary of the priestly ordination of the Servant of God Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas was celebrated in Mangalore by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany on February 28.
Pope Francis' health took a sudden downturn on Friday, February 28, 2025 – after experiencing an isolated bronchospasm, prompting immediate medical intervention at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea marked a historic milestone with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their first missionary community abroad.
For the fourth consecutive day, February 27, thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square and at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to recite the Rosary for Pope Francis' recovery.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBC PNGSI) is calling on all Catholics and people of goodwill to pray for Pope Francis’ health and to stop spreading false rumors about his passing, following unverified reports on February 24.
"Many people are intelligent, but few are truly wise," remarked Father Yulius Yasinto, SVD, during a Mass for the healing of Pope Francis at the Embassy of Indonesia to the Holy See, Rome on February 26.
On February 27, Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) gathered the faithful from across Asia in a special Eucharistic celebration, uniting communities in prayer for the good health and recovery of Pope Francis, reflecting the deep devotion and solidarity of Asian Catholics for the Holy Father.
