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.
In time with the Season of Creation, and the 134th anniversary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), its Catholic shareholders and stakeholders released a statement calling for the company to divest from ‘dirty’ energy such as gas and coal as the Church has committed to divest resources from fossil fuel companies as early as 2025.
On September 27, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) national office in Quezon City, near Manila, hosted the 2024 Catholic Association of Social Science Teachers (CASST) Assembly.
The Ecumenical Commission, Archdiocese of Delhi, organized the National Day of Prayer at Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi, on October 2, commemorating the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the National Father of India.
The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) is delighted to announce a Certificate Course in Canon Law.
In a moment of profound reflection, Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David, recently appointed to this high office, recalls the whirlwind of emotions that followed the unexpected announcement of his new role in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of twenty schoolchildren and three teachers who tragically lost their lives in a bus fire near Bangkok on October 1.
In a heartfelt message following the announcement of his appointment as Cardinal, Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, S.V.D., of Tokyo expressed his deep humility and surprise at the news, calling on the faithful for their continued prayers.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, including four prominent leaders from the Asian Church, each embodying the rich diversity and dynamic contributions of the Church in Asia.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the globe, scheduled to take place on December 8, 2024, at the Vatican, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
“If not for teachers’ sacrifices, commitment, talents.. their virtues .. despite their own personal concerns .. thank you for choosing the children and their future … for filling in the roles they need as they present many challenges,” said Rev. Fr. Richard S. Rodriguez, in a four-minute video tribute for teachers.
The Diocese of Cubao, in Quezon City, Philippines welcomes a new spiritual leader with the appointment of Bishop Elect Fr. Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, who was officially named by Pope Francis as the successor to the Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, D.D.
The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) stands in solidarity with global environmental advocates as the 6th International Rights of Nature Tribunal convened a session titled “The End of the Fossil Fuel Era” during Climate Week in New York City.
The Pro-Vicar Apostolic of Nepal has called for global aid and solidarity following devastating floods between September 27 and 28. The disaster, one of the worst in Nepal's history, caused widespread flooding and impacted thousands of families.
In line with the call of Pope Francis to “Expand the Life in the Spirit Seminars in all
places and for everyone,” CHARIS Philippines has organized a national convention
open for members of charismatic organizations all over the country.
Pope Francis in his recent meeting with a delegation of the “Custodians of Beauty” (“Custodi del Bello”) project sponsored by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) urged them to restore true beauty and harmony to the world, prioritizing those who live on the margins of society, according to Vatican News.
The Pope’s Video for the month of October prays for "for a shared mission," and calls on all faithful in whatever vocation they may have to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church, according to Vatican News.
After Mass in St. Peter's Square on September 2, Pope Francis opened the second session of the General Assembly of the Synod by calling for a day of prayer and fast on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) expressed their joy with the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old Japanese man who spent the last 46 years on death row.
The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land asked for prayers on behalf of the millions of innocent people living in the region who are afraid for their lives as well as the lives of their loved ones due to an intensifying conflict on September 2.
