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Catholics and people of other faiths in Pakistan offered prayers for the repose of the late Pope Francis.

In a moving tribute to the late Holy Father, Pope Francis, Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) organized a special Rosary prayer service on Friday, April 25, uniting voices across Asia to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Archbishop Kavin Randall, Apostolic Nuncio, visited a Catholic-run de-addiction center, the Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Addicts (BARACA), on April 25.

Sri Lanka has declared April 26 as the National Day of Mourning in honor of Pope Francis.

In his welcome message during Friday’s multi-sectoral forum on the Verde Island Passage (VIP) held in Quezon City, Fr. Edwin Gariguez, lead convenor of the Protect VIP Network , said “Let us honor Pope Francis not only with our tributes, but with our courage - to live out his legacy by choosing the path of ecological conversion.”

Caritas Occidental Mindoro calls for transparent investigation into capsizing of dredging vessel MV Hong Hai 16 off the coast of Rizal town on April 15 that killed at least nine with two others missing, still the subject of the search and rescue.

The president of the Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, has said, “The election of a pope is not a political contest.”

In a landmark move to enhance the synodal spirit within the Church in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has officially launched the Basilica Rectors Association.

“We have lost a compassionate and courageous shepherd,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, paying tribute to the late Pope Francis during a solemn gathering at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa.

The rectors of the 29 basilicas across India convened at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa, for a three-day national meeting aimed at renewing and strengthening their pastoral ministry.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman in the western Indian state of Goa, launched the printed edition of “Pilgrims of Hope: Discerning the Synodal Path” at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim.

In a momentous step filled with reverence and spiritual hope, the Holy Family Sisters formally began the public devotion to their Founder, Fr. Faustino de Souza, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held at their headquarters at Sancoale, Goa, on April 24.

In a historic and deeply symbolic decision, Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome following his funeral rites at St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Vatican is preparing to bid a final farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM (GMT +2) in St. Peter’s Square.

A solemn Mass in suffrage for our Beloved Pope Francis was celebrated at Se Cathedral, Old Goa, on April 24, 2025.

Bangladesh has announced a three-day national mourning to honor the death of Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

The noise from campaign jingles have become inevitable especially with 17 days to go for the 2025 Elections.

Following the funeral rites of Pope Francis scheduled for Saturday, April 26, cardinals under the age of 80 from around the world will gather at the Vatican in the following days to participate in the conclave to elect the next pope.

With hearts full of sorrow and hope, over 2,500 faithful gathered for a solemn Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral grounds in New Delhi to bid farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21.

Books of condolence will be available for signing at the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila following the death of Pope Francis, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News.