A dynamic youth delegation from South Korea visited the Diocese of Rajshahi in Bangladesh with Message of Faith and Unity Ahead of WYD 2027 from July 4 to 7, as part of a global campaign to promote Seoul’s World Youth Day (WYD) 2027.
Thirty children received First Holy Communion in an anticipated celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 12 June, adding joy to Odisha’s Padangi, one of the worst-affected parishes during the anti-Christian violence of 2008.
One month after the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, a cardinal-elector from Singapore said that the entire experience had “an atmosphere of intense prayer, discernment, and faith.”
In a heartfelt effort to support the journey of its young clergy, the Diocese of Rajshahi organized a special seminar at the Christo Jyoti Pastoral Center on June 10.
Children from Buddhist, Catholic, and Islamic religions participated in the Poson Bhakthi Geetha (‘devotional songs’ in Sinhala) on June 11 to promote inter-religious cultural ties in Sri Lanka.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity in the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on the afternoon of June 12, 2025.
In a heartfelt encounter at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV welcomed all priests, deacons, and seminarians of the Diocese of Rome, thanking them for their tireless ministry and reminding them of their irreplaceable value in God's plan.
In a significant first meeting with Apostolic Nuncios and papal representatives from around the world, Pope Leo XIV highlighted their vital role as witnesses of the Church’s love and commitment to peace.
The Archdiocese of Rabaul came alive in the power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, as 57 young Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a vibrant Eucharistic celebration led by Archbishop Rochus Josef Tatamai MSC at Vunapope Cathedral.
The Catholic Church in Bangladesh joyfully commemorated Pentecost Sunday with a special Eucharistic celebration and the solemn inauguration of the Jubilee Cross at St. Francis Xavier’s Church in Foilzana, part of the Diocese of Rajshahi, on June 8.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Monday, June 9, with officials and employees of the Roman Curia to mark the Jubilee of the Holy See, emphasizing that the sanctity of each member contributes to the Church’s vitality and mission.
The Jesuit Youth Ministry of South Asia, in collaboration with the Patna Jesuit Youth Commission, has a five-day Youth Animation Training Program from May 4-9, 2025, at Atmadarshan, Patna, capital of the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) officially inaugurated a one-year “Diploma Course in Canon Law for a Synodal Church” on June 7, 2025.
On the occasion of International Children's Rights Day, the Catholic Community in Cambodia, together with the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue of the Holy See and both Mahanikay and Thommayut Buddhist communities, calls urgently for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza on June 1.
Without naming a particular country or national leader, Pope Leo XIV criticized the rise of nationalist movements as he prayed for reconciliation and dialogue during a Sunday Mass on June 8.
