Marialaya, a nonprofit, rights-based social service organization operating in the industrial city of Tiruppur, in Tamil Nadu, South India, marked World Environment Day with vibrant celebrations and impactful activities on June 5, 2025.
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.
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.
Preparations for the upcoming papal conclave are underway in the Vatican, as workers have installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel—the most recognized symbol of the election process for a new Pope on May 2.
The eighth General Congregation of Cardinals convened this morning in the Vatican, bringing together over 180 Cardinals—more than 120 of them electors—in preparation for the upcoming conclave on May 2.
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 economic and pastoral priorities of the Church were at the heart of discussions during the seventh General Congregation of Cardinals held on Wednesday, April 30, in Vatican City.
The College of Cardinals, currently gathered in Rome for General Congregations ahead of the upcoming conclave, has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Catholics around the world to accompany them in prayer.
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 Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities began with a solemn Mass celebrated by Archbishop Rino Fisichella at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, calling for greater inclusion and dignity for all people, especially those living with disabilities, on April 28.
