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India: Fifth Catholic Association of Nagaland Convention Strengthens Faith and Unity

The Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) held its fifth convention from January 9 to 12, 2026, at St. Xavier Parish, Jalukie. Hosted by the Zeliangrong Catholic Association of Nagaland (ZCAN), the four-day gathering carried the theme “Pilgrims of Faith, Hope, and Love.”

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The beatitudes show the path from selfishness to holiness, says pope

The eight beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path from selfishness to holiness, Pope Francis said at his general audience Wednesday.
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Pope at Mass prays for prudence as restrictions ease

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the Casa Santa Marta on Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter, turning this thoughts to the reaction of God's people in the face of an easing of the current quarantine measures.
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Pope thanks journalists, media workers for sharing ‘stories of hope’

Pope Francis has expressed his gratitude to journalists, media workers, and those selling newspapers in the streets amid the pandemic for sharing “stories of hope.”
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Church in South Korea growing, slowly

The number of Catholics in South Korea increased by less than 50,000 in 2019, continuing a trend of slowing growth after a peak following the 2014 apostolic visit by Pope Francis to the country.
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Pope thanks artists for showing ‘path of beauty’ during pandemic

As much of the world remains under quarantine due to the coronavirus, Pope Francis prayed for artists who show others “the path of beauty” amid lockdown restrictions.
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Diocese in central Philippines resumes public Masses amid quarantine

A diocese in the central Philippines has resumed holding public Masses on Sunday, April 25, after the city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar province lifted prohibitions on religious gathering.
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Pope at Mass: Jesus wants to accompany us through sadness

Pope Francis celebrates Sunday Mass at the Casa Santa Marta chapel praying for those who are sad. He reminds us in his homily that Jesus is near to all who feel distress and dissatisfaction.
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Indian Church, Bombay Archdiocese respond to Covid-19 lockdown

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Catholic Church of India has been doing its part in cooperation with authorities to help curb the spread of the virus and reach out to the poor and needy.
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Pope encourages faithful to pray Rosary at home

Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to pray the Rosary during the month of May, “when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary”.
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Pope Francis: Continue efforts to combat malaria

Pope Francis acknowledged World Malaria Day during the Regina Coeli on Sunday, saying we must continue the effort to prevent and cure the disease, which affects millions of people.
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Bangladesh’s Catholic Church raises funds for needy amid pandemic

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has initiated a fund-raising project to help people who are most affected by the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Philippine priest offers ‘door-to-door’ confession, communion amid lockdown

The hunger for the sacraments has become more pressing among the Catholic faithful during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Filipino Muslims welcome Ramadan amid lockdown due to pandemic

Amid quarantine restrictions, the Philippines’ estimated 10.7 million Muslim population is ready to welcome the holiest month of the Islamic calendar.
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Pope Francis warns of usurers who profit from pandemic

Pope Francis warned against usurers who profit from the difficulties of others due to the global health crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Caritas India aids those mentally struggling with lockdown

Caritas worker Shimray Mungreiphy has been startled by how much the lockdown has affected people’s mental health in India.
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Young Catholics in Indonesia provide aid amid coronavirus

A Catholic youth organization in Indonesia has instituted a movement to provide assistance to families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sri Lankan priest: Government has failed to investigate 2019 Easter bombings

A Sri Lankan priest criticized the government’s response to last year’s Easter bombings, saying the failure to thoroughly investigate has amounted to a betrayal of the people.
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'Where is God right now?' - How imagination can aid our faith in quarantine

Living under coronavirus-caused quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many Catholics may find themselves unable to practice the faith in the ways to which they are accustomed.
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Pope calls for solidarity against pandemic, climate crises on Earth Day

Pope Francis called for care of “our common home” and for the “weaker members of our human family” during the 50th Earth Day celebration on April 22.
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Radio Veritas Asia connects Chinese Catholics to Manila’s poor amid pandemic

Representatives of Radio Veritas Asia turn over to various church groups the donations of radio network's Chinese listeners for urban poor communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the Philippine capital.