Pope Leo XIV

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.

In a moment filled with history and hope, Pope Leo XIV received King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom at the Vatican Apostolic Palace on October 23, marking one of the most significant encounters between the Catholic and Anglican Churches in five centuries.

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace across the world, appealing especially for an “immediate and effective ceasefire” in Myanmar, where conflict and human suffering continue to deepen.

The Jubilee of Consecrated Life, held in Rome from October 8 to 12, gathered more than 16,000 religious men and women from nearly 100 countries, including vibrant delegations from Asia.

Over 16,000 consecrated men and women from nearly 100 countries, including large delegations from Asia, gathered in Rome from October 8 to 12 for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, a major highlight of the Jubilee Year 2025.

On October 9, the Church celebrates the feast of Cardinal Henry Newman.

Then I saw the title: Dilexi Te, “I Have Loved You.” Instantly, it felt different. This wasn’t just another official Church document. It felt personal, a letter written with love, shaped by the hearts of two Popes.

Pope Leo XIV has released his Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te (“I Have Loved You”), a profound call to the Church to renew its love for the poor as a central expression of Christian faith.

Over 16,000 consecrated men and women from nearly 100 countries, including large delegations from Asia, will gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, taking place from October 8 to 12, 2025.

The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV will make an Apostolic Journey to Türkiye from November 27 to 30, 2025, accepting the invitation of the country’s Head of State and Ecclesiastical Authorities.

In a profound address during an international conference on pastoral care at the Vatican, Bishop Rayarala Vijaykumar of Srikakulam, India, emphasized the inherent dignity and spiritual wealth of the elderly.

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has chosen “This Is My Body, Given for You” as the theme for the 54th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC2028), to be held in Sydney, Australia, in 2028.

In a moving celebration at St. Peter’s Square (Sunday, 28/9), Pope Leo XIV entrusted 39 catechists from around the world with a special mission cross, commissioning them to be “missionaries of hope” in their communities.

Pope Leo XIV has reminded medical professionals that while artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly assist in healthcare, it can never replace the essential human presence of a physician.

At the Mariapolis Center in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Raising Hope Conference, commemorating the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.

Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, which will be observed on May 17, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV has called on catechists to embrace humility and simplicity as the true source of Christian hope, urging them to be living witnesses of the Gospel in a world often marked by indifference and inequality.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm., as the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, entrusting him with one of the most significant responsibilities in the Roman Curia: assisting the Pope in the appointment of bishops across the world.

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed the Holy See’s long-standing support for the two-state solution, even as the war in Gaza continues to devastate lives and erode hopes for dialogue.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep appreciation for the ministry of exorcists, calling it both “delicate” and “most necessary.”