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India: Three-Day Catholic Youth Meet to Take Place in Riot-Hit Manipur

The North Eastern Regional Youth Commission–India Catholic Youth Movement NorthEast (NERYC–ICYM-NE), in collaboration with the Manipur Catholic Youth Organisation (MCYO), will hold a three-day Catholic youth meet in the riot-affected Churachandpur District of the northeastern state of Manipur, India, from September 20 to 22, 2025.

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Indonesia mourns Pope Francis, Cardinal Suharyo announces memorials

Faithful across Indonesia to gather in prayer and remembrance as the Church marks the passing of Pope Francis.
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Public Viewing of Pope Francis Begins April 23

The Holy See’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has announced that the coffin of the late Pope Francis will be solemnly transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Vatican time.
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Vatican Announces Funeral Plans for Pope Francis

The Vatican has officially announced that the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Vatican time (3:30 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square.
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Malaysia archbishop: Pope Francis exemplified a Church with a human heart

“Pope Francis has inspired a Church that is welcoming with a human heart, showing the merciful face of God,” says Archbishop Simon Poh of Kuching, Malaysia.
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Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam holds a memorial service for Pope Francis

On April 21, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam held a memorial service and Mass for the soul of Pope Francis in the Archdiocese of Hue, Vietnam.
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Cambodia: Phnom Penh Diocese Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

With profound sorrow and reverence, the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh announces the passing of Pope Francis, the Sovereign Pontiff of the Universal Church, on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.
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Pope Francis taught people to listen and walk, says Japanese Cardinal

“We have learned much from Pope Francis' stance to listen and walk rather than command based on authority,” Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, the president of the Japan Council of Catholic Bishops and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo.
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All roads lead to Rome for cardinals around the world

With Pope Francis' passing on April 21, 2025, all cardinals are summoned to Rome, and the Catholic Church, one of the oldest and largest religious institutions with up to 1.39 billion members, prepares for a conclave to elect his successor.
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All India Catholic Union mourns Pope Francis’ death

The All India Catholic Union (AICU), the largest association of India’s Catholic laypeople, joins the universal church in mourning Pope Francis, who died in the Vatican on April 21.
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Cardinal Kikuchi reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis: A Pastor Filled with Love and Mercy

Following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, Cardinal Isao Kikuchi, SVD, Archbishop of Tokyo, shared a heartfelt tribute recalling the Holy Father’s impact on the global Church and his personal encounters with the pope.
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Even in the darkest times, life will prevail – Kuala Lumpur bishop’s Easter message

The archbishop of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia reflected how Easter is a vibrant reminder that there is always hope even in the darkest of times.
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Archdiocese of Singapore to hold memorial Mass for Pope Francis on April 22

The Archdiocese of Singapore will hold a memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:15 PM at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
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Hope not based on wishful thinking, says Singapore prelate in Easter message

The archbishop of Singapore stressed that for Christians, hope is never based on wishful thinking but rooted in faith and charity.
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Malaysian businessman pays tribute to Pope Francis

The Loss of a Good Man: A Tribute to Pope Francis and the Power of Universal Faith
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India: Nine Days of Mourning for Pope Francis in Madurai Archdiocese

With deep sorrow, the Archdiocese of Madurai in Tamil Nadu announces the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, on April 21.
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Pope Francis’ dream to visit India, China remains unfulfilled

India missed Pope Francis’ visit to the country.
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Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis is delayed

The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint, has been deferred following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Vatican said.
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Pope Francis mirrored the heart of Jesus, says Indian cardinal

Pope Francis mirrored the heart of Jesus and was committed to the poor, says an Indian cardinal.
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Caritas Asia mourns Pope Francis’ death

Caritas Asia, the social development agency of the Catholic Church, mourns the death of Pope Francis.
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Apostolic Nunciature in India and Nepal asks to pray for Pope Francis

The Apostolic Nunciature in India and Nepal asked bishops, clergy, Catholic nuns, and lay faithful to pray for Pope Francis.

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