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A small rural village in France — the priest Vincent de Paul preached a sermon in front of poor peasants in the countryside who did not have access to the church since many of its priests were in the cities.

A Thailand-based Catholic youth organization has begun its 11-day training since January 21.

Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos urged Social Communicators in the Diocese of Antipolo: Speak the truth, do what is right; and be honest.

The Our Lady of Divine Grace Shrine in Mokama, part of the Archdiocese of Patna, has been officially declared a Minor Basilica in a grand ceremony on January 24, 2025, Bihar, India

The findings of the latest United Christian Forum (UCF) Report of 2024 are disturbing. If the trend is not stopped immediately by political will and concerted government action, it will threaten the identity and existence of the Indian Christians.

A Filipina nun who worked for the Apostleship of the Sea—Manila died on January 20, 2025. She was 73.

Catholic Women Leaders of India have expressed optimism and appreciation for the upcoming plenary assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), which will focus on “Women and Gender Justice.”

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India plenary assembly is scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 4, 2025 in Odisha, eastern India.

On January 11, 2025, US President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.

“Physicians treat patients, but ultimately, God heals,” says a newly ordained Indian priest who studied medicine before becoming a missionary.