Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão

In this exclusive interview given to Radio Veritas Asia, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI and FABC, reflects on the meaning of synodality in today’s rapidly changing and polarized world, his hope for the future Church in Asia, the role of the laity and youth, and the gifts he is grateful for during his long and illustrious ministry as a priest and bishop.

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão released a significant new book titled A Church on a Journey: The Archdiocese of Goa and its Governors, authored by Fr. Joaquim Loiola Pereira, at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa.

The 56th Annual Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) brought together over a thousand Catholic educators from across India for four days of learning, reflection, and fellowship at the Park Regis Convention Centre in Arpora, Goa, from October 7 to 10, 2025.

On Day 2 of the three-day 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS), currently underway in Goa from October 8 to 10, a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Stakeholder Management” emerged as one of the highlights of the event.

At the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) held in Arpora, Goa, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, offered a profound vision of leadership in Catholic education, grounded in the Gospel and the principles of synodality.

“Let us be rooted in Christ and be messengers of hope as Catholic educators,” urged Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, during the inaugural Eucharistic celebration of the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS).

Bishops, Church leaders, and experts from across Asia have converged at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center in Sampran, Thailand, for a weeklong seminar on Synodality, running from September 22 to 26, 2025.

The East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) began its 60th anniversary celebrations with a solemn Mass and a two-day seminar at Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines.

“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.

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.

A solemn Mass in suffrage for our Beloved Pope Francis was celebrated at Se Cathedral, Old Goa, on April 24, 2025.

The historic St. Anthony’s Chapel in Old Goa came alive with sacred melodies on Sunday as a special Lenten music concert filled the air with spiritual harmony on March 30, Goa.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has been re-elected as the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), while Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has been elected as the Vice President and Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi as Secretary General.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) has urged the Church to adopt a participatory and synodal approach to its mission.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and Archbishop of Goa, officially assumed office as the President of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) on January 1, 2025.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a former Prime Minister of India and renowned economist and statesman.

Two Asian cardinals recently discussed their experiences in engaging young people in parishes and spiritual life, emphasizing the significance of youth involvement and listening within the Church.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez, renowned theologian and the father of liberation theology.

At an event, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) launched a set of 115 school textbooks, along with electives/non-core curriculum books, for the Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations schools.

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) hosted a two-day National meeting focused on the integration of digital evangelization into the lives and ministries of priests.