The celebration of the Jubilee of Priests in the Cebu Archdiocese, the Philippines, saw 14 newly ordained priests added to the number of clergy in one of the most densely populated ecclesiastical provinces in the country, with more than 4 million Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit on Thursday, May 30, to the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, where he toured the Borgo Laudato Sì, a project dedicated to ecological education and care for creation, launched by Pope Francis.
As Mennonites gathered in Zurich to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, Pope Leo XIV sent a heartfelt message encouraging both Catholics and Mennonites to reflect on their shared history with honesty, kindness, and love.
A newly built church on the very site where a Christian teacher was burnt alive during the 2008 anti-Christian violence has rekindled hope and faith among Christians in Kandhamal district of Odisha, eastern India, on May 26.
The Fellows in Faith of Mary (FIFOM), the vibrant youth group of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Paruthipattu Parish, has launched a heartfelt monthly outreach program to support the underprivileged.
The Holy See’s official website, Vatican.va, has launched a new look as of May 29, 2025, introducing a fresh, modern design aimed at making papal teachings more accessible to people around the world.
The Andhra Pradesh Federation of Churches (APFC) convened its Annual General Body Meeting on May 27, 2025, at the Catholic Bishop’s House in Vijayawada.
In a historic moment for the Catholic community of Siasia Island, Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM of the Diocese of Lae officially opened three vital new facilities: a church, a youth office, and a mother’s hall in Aupwel village on May 25.
The Conference on Prison Ministry in Thailand recently brought together representatives from various dioceses across the country, united by a shared mission of extending compassion, hope, and spiritual support to those behind bars.
Caritas Indonesia brought together bishops, operators, and international partners for their biennial meeting focused on renewing their commitment to environmental justice and inclusive development across the country.
The Catholic Church of the Phnom Penh Vicariate in Cambodia organized the 8th Buddhist-Christian Colloquium under the theme: “Buddhists and Christians Working Together for Peace through Reconciliation and Resilience.”
Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church in the country, observed Laudato Si’ week at Caritas Rajshahi regional office on May 27.
The Catholic Diocese of Kurnool in South India inaugurated its Diocesan Synod on May 26, 2025, at Jeevasudha Pastoral Bhavana, marking a significant step towards renewed pastoral planning and ecclesial discernment.
