Pope Francis appointed Father Emmanuel Kanon Rozario, currently the vicar general of Rajshahi diocese, as the new bishop of Barisal Diocese in Bangladesh on June 21, 2022.
Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of the Buddhist tradition.
After touring the Vatican's Catacombs, Al Makin, an Indonesian Muslim scholar, spoke on the importance of promoting Pieta's work and bringing all faith adherents together as brethren through a visit to St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
The Minister of Religion of Indonesia, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas held an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican, on Wednesday, June 8, to convey the Indonesian Government's official invitation to the Holy Father to visit the country.
As part of a weekend-long celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, Pope Francis has sent a telegram to the Queen offering his prayers and warm wishes on June 2, 2022.
Pope Francis’ fascination for the periphery continues to be reflected in the choice of the new cardinals. Six at one go is a first for Asia and a major boost as the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) celebrates the golden jubilee of its foundation in October this year.
Pope Francis announces that he will create 21 new Cardinals at a Consistory on August 27, 2022. They represent the Church worldwide and reflect a wide variety of cultures, contexts and pastoral ministries.
Philippines National Marian Shrine in Antipolo City received an invitation from the Vatican to join Pope in praying the rosary with other Marian Shrines worldwide on the Ascension Sunday, May 31.
When hosting several new ambassadors from Asian countries at the Vatican, Pope Francis underlined the necessity of fostering brotherhood and settling disagreements amicably.
Pope Francis says God's plan is intrinsically inclusive and gives priority to marginalized people such as migrants and refugees, displaced persons, and victims of human trafficking.
In his special message for World Press Freedom Day (May 3), Pope Francis called journalists "those who should be appreciated for covering humanitarian wounds for the entire society."
Pope Francis meets a delegation of the victims of Sri Lanka’s Easter bombing, along with Sri Lankan Catholics working in Italy, and calls for authorities to reveal the truth behind the 2019 attacks.
