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.
On September 19, 2024, in North Sumatra, Indonesia, the world unveiled the tallest statue of Jesus Christ. Sibeabea Hill, located in Samosir Regency, is 61 meters above Lake Toba.
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among diverse religious and cultural communities, as reported by Vatican News.
Pope Francis has named Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. as the new bishop of San Pablo diocese, which oversees Laguna, a province about 100 kilometers southeast of Manila.
The Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission celebrated a momentous occasion at Santhome Cathedral with the release of the updated edition of the hymn book *பாடுமனமே* (Song of Heart) by Archbishop Dr. George Antonysamy, adding a special grace to the celebration On September 21, 2024.
The conference focused on enhancing regional collaboration and growth, particularly within Catholic institutions, to meet the evolving educational needs in these regions.
On September 19, 2024, the Congregation of the Handmaids of Christ marked a significant milestone—its 90th anniversary of its foundation at the Mother House in Calangute.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is to archive vestments worn by Pope Francis for mass on September 12 and other items he used during his visit to the city-state.
The Philippines is often described as “Un pueblo amante de Maria” (a people in love with Mary) and this is nowhere more apparent than last September 8, 2024, when different programs were held to celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Cebu Archdiocese.
A Hong Kong cardinal invited the faithful to undergo a profound journey of conversion, which he
described as one of the keys to mitigating climate crisis.
Every day, two Christians in India face attacks, according to the United Christian Forum (UCF), an ecumenical organisation that compiles data on atrocities against Christians.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia called on the faithful to always celebrate unity and friendship as the country celebrates National Day and Malaysia Day.
The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released a timely book titled: “Aggiornamento in Canon Law: Theory and Praxis” on September 10.
After long years of service with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), Brother Valentin Gruener passed away on September 14 at a hospital in Abra, a province more than 400 kilometers south of Manila.
At an event, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) launched a set of 115 school textbooks, along with electives/non-core curriculum books, for the Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations schools.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), highlighted the importance of serving the Church with joy and dedication during an address to the staff of various CCBI Secretariats in Bangalore.
