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Pope Leo Appoints New Archbishop to Historic Jesuit Mission in South India

In a momentous development for the Catholic Church in Tamil Nadu, South India, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Antonysamy Savarimuthu (63) on July 5 as the seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Madurai, marking a new chapter in the life of one of India’s historic Jesuit missions and vibrant archdioceses.

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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace amid rising tensions in Iran and Israel

Amid escalating violence in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt appeal for peace during his Angelus message on Sunday, calling on global leaders to end the “tragedy of war” and urging the world not to ignore the deepening humanitarian crisis in Iran, Israel, and especially Gaza.
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Faith leaders participate in International Yoga Day celebration in Delhi

Various faith leaders took part in celebrating International Yoga Day at Red Fort Delhi on June 21.
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Empowering lay leaders: Archdiocese of Dhaka hosts justice and peace seminar

The Archdiocese of Dhaka, in partnership with the Bhawal Regional Pastoral Council, held a day-long Justice and Peace training seminar for lay leaders at Tumilia Parish in Gazipur on June 21.
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Thousands of Catholics in Indonesia mark Corpus Christi with solemn Eucharistic procession

In a powerful display of Catholic faith and local tradition, thousands of faithful in the Diocese of Ruteng, Flores, Indonesia gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
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‘León de Perú’: New Vatican Documentary traces the Missionary journey of Pope Leo XIV in Peru

A new Vatican documentary titled “León de Perú” offers an intimate and moving portrayal of the early missionary life of Robert Francis Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—during his decades of service in Peru.
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Pope tells AI Conference: Let Technology Serve Human Dignity

Pope Leo XIV has called for the ethical use of artificial intelligence, urging experts to ensure that technological advancement serves the dignity of the human person and the common good.
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SEDOS Residential Seminar 2025 participants to promote peace and justice

In an international seminar held in Italy, participants representing priests, nuns, religious brothers and laity envisioned to promote peace and justice.
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Papua New Guinea marks Holy Trinity Feast and 50 Years of Missionaries of Charity

The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea celebrated a remarkable dual event on Sunday: the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity and the golden jubilee of the Missionaries of Charity in the country on June 15.
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Pope Leo: Politics must serve conscience and the common good

During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the International Inter-Parliamentary Union, highlighting the enduring relevance of St. Thomas More as a model of political integrity and conscience on June 21.
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Papua New Guinea: Fr Arockiaraj assumes as a member of National Education Board

In a landmark moment for education in Papua New Guinea, Fr. Lawrence Arockiaraj, General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, was officially sworn in today as a member of the National Education Board (NEB) during a formal ceremony in Port Moresby.
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Japan’s Catholic bishops renew call for abolition of Nuclear Weapons on 80th World War II anniversary

On the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) issued a powerful declaration reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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Nuns train Filipino women in vegetable processing, preservation

The members of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd have trained mothers in their adopted communities in processing vegetables into pickles.
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Philippine diocese welcomes World Youth Day symbols on pilgrimage

The Diocese of Antipolo, in the Philippines, has warmly welcomed the World Youth Day symbols, which are currently on pilgrimage across the National Capital Region.
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Attacks on Christians in India are on the rise

Attacks on Christians in India are on the rise, says the United Christian Forum (UCF), a New Delhi-based ecumenical body.
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India: CCBI welcomes new leaders for Bible Commission and Communio

The CCBI Centre in Bangalore hosted the solemn installation of Rev. Dr. Patrick Mathias, SDB, as the new Secretary of the CCBI Bible Commission, and Rev. Sr. Margarita Dias, SCB, as the new Associate Director for Communio (Training and Programmes).
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Redemptorist Philippines Cebu Province To Mark 80 Years of Devotional Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Make her known throughout the world.
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Catholic foundation to hold leadership confab in Manila

The Serviam Catholic Community Foundation, Inc. will hold a one-day servant leadership conference in Manila on Saturday, July 12.
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India: Odisha Catholics honor Galwan Martyr Chandrakanta Pradhan

On the fifth anniversary of the deadly Galwan Valley clash, the Catholic community in Odisha’s Kandhamal district remembered and honored one of their own, Chandrakanta Pradhan, the only Catholic among the 20 Indian soldiers who died defending the nation in 2020 at Bearpanga, Odisha, on June 16.
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India: Goa’s Holy Family Sisters celebrate 90 years of mission

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (SFN) joyfully marked 90 years of devoted service with a solemn Eucharistic celebration titled “Yatra Bhorvanxeachi, Vakhann’nni Devachi” (A Journey of Hope, in Praise to God) at Holy Family Convent, Sancoale, on June 16.
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Pope Leo XIV: Catholic media must reach the margins

On the 43rd anniversary of his priestly ordination, Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Radio shortwave transmission center in Santa Maria di Galeria, just outside Rome, to express gratitude for the vital communication ministry carried out at the site on June 19.

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