Across many poor communities in the Philippines, women quietly carry some of the heaviest responsibilities of family and society, raising children amid poverty, protecting their families from abuse, and, in many cases, leaving home to work abroad.
In a Facebook post today, the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, announced the passing of Fr. Joseph Pham Thanh Liem, former provincial superior of the Society of Jesus in Vietnam, on April 6 after battling a disease.
The Diocese of Kurnool organized its first-ever Diocesan Career Guidance Program from April 5–6, 2025, at the Jeevasudha Pastoral Center, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Caritas Bangladesh, a social development wing of the Catholic Church, marked the dual celebrations of the 2025 Teg O Sheha Abhijan (Lenten Campaign) and Caritas Sunday on April 6 at its central office.
Pope Francis has chosen “Seeds of Peace and Hope” as the official theme for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2025, highlighting the urgent need to nurture peace in harmony with the environment.
In a heartfelt message to participants of the 29th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation, Pope Francis called on the Salesians to rekindle their passion for Jesus Christ and renew their commitment to serving the youth.
On April 6, 2025, the Archdiocese of Imphal hosted a special Jubilee Programme dedicated to the sick and healthcare workers at the Catholic Medical Centre (CMC) in the College of Nursing Auditorium.
In a vibrant display of faith and unity, the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore hosted its Lenten Jubilee Pilgrimage for the Holy Year 2025 at Loyola College, Tamil Nadu, India on April 6.
The leaders of the Catholic Church in South Korea have urged the public to remain calm and embrace unity after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s complete removal from power.
During the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, held on April 5–6, 2025, Pope Francis delivered a powerful message of hope and compassion, reminding the faithful that “the sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”
Over 2500 Catholics daily attended the annual Lenten retreat for parishioners at Sahaya Matha Church (Our Lady of Sorrows Church), Karaikudi, in the Sivagangai diocese, southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Archbishop Emeritus Pascal Topno SJ of Bhopal passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 12:30 am at Holy Family hospital in Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh.
Pope Francis has sent a heartfelt message to participants of the Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS), encouraging them to be “witnesses and artisans of peace and unity” in a world deeply in need of reconciliation and spiritual renewal.
In anticipation of the 1700th anniversary of the historic First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, the International Theological Commission has published a new document titled “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior: The 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325–2025).”
Radio Veritas Asia Bengali service and Episcopal Commission for Youth jointly arranged Pilgrimage of Hope seminar for youth at Christian Communication Centre in Bangladesh on April 5.
A life coach on Positive Living in collaboration with “Hangad” and the Jesuit Music Ministry launches his newest album dubbed “Misa ng Pag-Asa” on April 12, 2 p.m. at The Church of the Gesù at Ateneo de Manila University.
In his 2025 Lenten-Easter Pastoral Letter titled “Ecological Conversion: Caring for Creation, Bringing Hope,” Bishop Maksimus Regus of the Diocese of Labuan Bajo called on the faithful to embrace ecological responsibility as a vital expression of Christian discipleship.
Amid the solemn journey of Lent, Bishop Maksimus Regus of Labuan Bajo brought a message of hope and renewal to detainees at the West Manggarai Police Headquarters, leading the Way of the Cross in a moving act of compassion and pastoral care.
In a landmark moment for Catholic digital evangelization, the Archdiocesan Commission for Social Communications of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore hosted its first General Body Meeting titled "Faith and Future" at the JD Academy of Excellence in Santhome on March 30.
