The Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS) of the archdiocese of Imphal, in the northeastern state of Manipur, organized a two-day seminar on Marketing Skills on August 27–28, 2025, at the Divine Glory Retreat Centre, Zoumun, Churachandpur District.
The president of the Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, has said, “The election of a pope is not a political contest.”
In a landmark move to enhance the synodal spirit within the Church in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has officially launched the Basilica Rectors Association.
“We have lost a compassionate and courageous shepherd,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, paying tribute to the late Pope Francis during a solemn gathering at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa.
The rectors of the 29 basilicas across India convened at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa, for a three-day national meeting aimed at renewing and strengthening their pastoral ministry.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman in the western Indian state of Goa, launched the printed edition of “Pilgrims of Hope: Discerning the Synodal Path” at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim.
In a momentous step filled with reverence and spiritual hope, the Holy Family Sisters formally began the public devotion to their Founder, Fr. Faustino de Souza, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held at their headquarters at Sancoale, Goa, on April 24.
In a historic and deeply symbolic decision, Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome following his funeral rites at St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Vatican is preparing to bid a final farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM (GMT +2) in St. Peter’s Square.
Bangladesh has announced a three-day national mourning to honor the death of Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
Following the funeral rites of Pope Francis scheduled for Saturday, April 26, cardinals under the age of 80 from around the world will gather at the Vatican in the following days to participate in the conclave to elect the next pope.
With hearts full of sorrow and hope, over 2,500 faithful gathered for a solemn Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral grounds in New Delhi to bid farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21.
Books of condolence will be available for signing at the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila following the death of Pope Francis, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News.
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, a young Filipino media personality reflects on her personal encounter with the beloved pontiff and how his leadership reshaped her journey in Church communications.
After eight months, the people of East Timor will return for the outdoor Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Esplanade of Taci Tolu in Dili, Timor-Leste.
It is a period of national mourning to honor Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, according to Proclamation No. 871 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. effective immediately until the burial of Pope Francis on Saturday, in solidarity with the global community, according to a social post from the Philippine Civil Service Commission.
On April 23, 2023, the Holy Family Chapel in Sancoale, Goa, was graced with a solemn and joyous celebration as Sr. Raiza Fernandes of Cansaulim made her final profession of perpetual vows as a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
