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 President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, offered an inspiring Easter message to all citizens, calling on the nation to embrace the spirit of hope, renewal, and unity.
On this solemn Good Friday, commemorating the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church in Cambodia has extended a gesture of solidarity by sending a donation to Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar on April 18.
In a moving Maundy Thursday celebration at the historic Santhome Cathedral Basilica—resting place of St. Thomas the Apostle—Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore offered a powerful sign of inclusivity and compassion by washing the feet of society’s most marginalized on April 17.
The Archdiocese of Imphal celebrated its annual Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on the evening of April 15, drawing over 150 priests, 300 religious sisters, and numerous lay faithful.
The Myanmar military has destroyed another church in Chin state, marking the third attack on Christian religious structures within five days, in blatant violation of its self-declared ceasefire aimed at facilitating post-earthquake relief.
“Let us pray today for the joy of priests,” Pope Francis urged in his homily for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday (April 17), inviting the faithful to support their priests as they continue to serve amid trials and renewal.
Following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Pope Francis has extended spiritual and material support to the affected communities, expressing deep concern for the victims and displaced.
The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced a new diploma course titled “Canon Law for a Synodal Church.”
On Palm Sunday, April 13, the youth of Our Lady of Rosary Church in Pondicherry led a successful Blood Donation and Free Medical Camp, marking a new milestone in their service journey.
Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, has extended vital livelihood restoration support to flood-affected families in Cumilla from April 7 to 8.
More than 400 Religious Sisters from nearly 60 congregations across Asia came together virtually from April 17 to 21, for a landmark workshop titled “Interculturality and Religious Life in Asia: A Path of Enrichment and Shared Challenges.”
Pope Francis has reformed the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, strengthening the Vatican’s diplomatic training in a bid to enhance the Church’s global engagement.
On Maundy Thursday (April 17), Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula will wash the feet of 12 persons, including priest, nun, health workers, youth, journalist, teacher, and lay leader, among others.
Like in other regions in the predominantly Catholic country, the Philippine National Police has installed its security measures for a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week.
The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) organized a training workshop for Catholic nuns to address challenges posed by sexual abuse, poor mental health, and suicidal tendencies.
