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"Dayal is a role model communicator in terms of craft, conviction and commitment," ICPA said.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) found that between September 2012, and August 2022, a total of 263 journalists were killed because of their jobs. Global Impunity Index reveals that in 78% of the 263 incidents the killers did not get punished.

On the eve of his departure to the kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis went to the Roman Basilica of Saint Mary Major to entrust his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Blessed Virgin Mary as usual.

Two Bangladeshis, Shamaruh Mirza and Nazmul Hasan are among 16 people named for 2023 Australian of the Year Awards under four categories.

Bandung Diocese's Pastoral Focus Team held a Diversity Forum for 700 young people from different religions,
"to promote the joy of brotherhood in a society with many different religions and beliefs."

On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said that the lives of the saints inspire us to live radically “countercultural” and “revolutionary" lives as peacemakers.

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Bahrain on 3-6 November, Bishop Paul Hinder stated that the visit serves to maintain and deepen the interfaith dialogue with Muslims and give encouragement to Catholics who live in this special situation.

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for November, inviting everyone to pray for the millions of children who are suffering around the world, especially for those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war.

The thanksgiving Holy Mass to mark 100 years of the service of Don Bosco Salesian
Missionaries in the North East was held on October 30 at Shillong, Meghalaya, northeast India.

The Catholic Church in South Korea condoled the families and friends of the victims of the stampede and tragedy at the Itaewon Halloween festivities.

Pope Francis appointed Father Dominic Dang Van Cau as the new bishop of the diocese of Thái Bình in Vietnam.

Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, distributed food aid to thousands of people who were affected by cyclone Sitrang in the country.

"He is a native Papuan," said Bishop Leo Laba Ladjar, OFM.

Pope Francis expresses his sorrow for the over 150 people killed at a Halloween street party in Seoul, South Korea’s capital, as the country’s Catholic Bishops call for a thorough investigation into the causes.

The national diocesan directors of social communication held a meeting in Mawlamyine Diocese, Myanmar, from October 25 to 26.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS) and National Service of Communion (CNSC) held the Youth United for Christ (YU4C) Leaders Grand Conference from October 22 to 25 at the Christeen Retreat Center, Kalathipady, Kottayam, Kerala, south India.

On October 29, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Anthony Poola of Hyderabad as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Nalgonda as Bishop Joji Govindu retired on July 31, 2021.

Adult Catholics in the Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham in Cambodia met together to reflect on the synod in the local church.

Fifty years later, we realize that dialogue has become not only relevant but also indispensable to a world that has grown more fragmented and prone to violent conflict.