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In a remarkable gesture of interreligious solidarity, His Eminence Dr. Yon Seng Yeath, the highest representative of His Holiness Samdech Preah Agga Maha Sangharajadhipati Nun Nget, the Great Supreme Patriarch of the Kingdom of Cambodia, led a delegation of 42 Buddhist monks to offer prayers for the late Pope Francis at the Phnom Penh Vicariate Pastoral Center.

The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has included as many as 167 Sri Lankan Catholics as “Witnesses of Faith” of the 21st century.

In a significant step towards embedding synodality at the grassroots, the Latin Catholic Church in India has embarked on the accelerated implementation of its recently launched Pastoral Plan.

A tree planting Activity held was held at the SVD (Society of the Divine Word) Farm’s St. Peter’s Fishpond and Gazebo in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home, on May 3.

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes marked the centenary celebrations at Kyaiklat in Myanmar on May 4.

The Catholic community of Kerubadi village, under Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish in Daringbadi, Kandhamal, celebrated 110 years of Catholic faith with great joy and reverence on May 1.

Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, Archbishop of Jakarta, presided over a joyful Easter Mass celebration with the Indonesian Catholic community in Rome at the Colegio del Verbo Divino on May 4, 2025.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a statement released on Saturday, expressed its “profound sorrow and solidarity with all victims and survivors of sexual abuse, especially those harmed by members of the clergy. We acknowledge the deep wounds inflicted upon individuals and communities and commit ourselves to the path of healing, justice, and renewal.”

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will attend the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, an official confirmed on April 29, Tuesday.

Today marks the second anniversary of the violent ethnic conflict that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023.

As Bangladesh faces a deadly start to the year, with 34 lightning-related fatalities already reported, pressure is mounting on authorities to deliver not just early warnings but also practical solutions to protect vulnerable communities.

Less than a week before the conclave begins, American and Italian media have reported that conservative cardinals are attacking the legacy of Pope Francis.

The Archdiocese of Manila has appointed Fr. Roy M. Bellen as the new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Radio Veritas 846, the country’s leading Catholic radio station.

In a heartfelt gesture of respect and unity, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru M.K. Stalin paid tribute to the late Pope Francis during a solemn memorial service held at Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 30.

As the Catholic Church enters a sacred moment of transition following the funeral of Pope Francis, Catholic youth from around the world have issued a powerful joint statement ahead of the conclave, expressing their hopes, prayers, and vision for the future leadership of the Church.

On May 1, 2025, the Apostolic Nunciature in Thailand was deeply honored to welcome the Prime Minister of Thailand, Ms. Paentongtarn Shinawatra, who visited to sign the Book of Condolence and pay her respects to the memory of Pope Francis.

In a spirit of gratitude and respect, the Holy Family Convent, Sancoale, hosted an early Workers’ Day celebration on 30 April 2025 to honour the dedicated helpers and support staff serving in the various communities of the Congregation in Goa.

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh held a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Holy Rosary Church in Tejgaon on April 27.

In a moving expression of Christian solidarity, church leaders and faithful from various denominations gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral for an Ecumenical Condolence Prayer Service in New Delhi on April 28.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Kampong Cham held a solemn memorial Mass to mark the 100th day since the passing of Fr. François Ponchaud, MEP, renowned missionary and author of Cambodia Year Zero, on April 28.