Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Samuel Naceno Agcaracar of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) as the new bishop of the Diocese of San Jose in Nueva Ecija, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on November 21
The Catholic Church in Odisha is celebrating a moment of great pride as one of Kandhamal’s own, Fr. Rabindra Kumar Ranasingh, has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar. Pope Leo XIV announced the appointment on November 22, bringing joy and renewed hope to a region whose resilient faith has long stood as a witness amid trials.
On November 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV received the President of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, Mr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta, in a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
The Great Pilgrimage of Hope (GPH) will take place in Penang, Malaysia, from 20–27 November 2025, with a focus on exploring “new paths, narratives, and dynamics that are rooted in our Catholic identity and resonate with Asia's rich cultural tapestry through collaborative dialogue and shared wisdom.”
During the World Day of the Poor, the displaced and the forgotten, Pope Leo XIV shares a meal with 1,300 guests at the Vatican, urging the Church, especially in Asia, to make compassion a way of life.
Last week, the Vatican revealed four films that hold personal significance for the Pope, describing them as “the most important in his cinematic journey.” These include It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), The Sound of Music (1965), Ordinary People (1980), and Life Is Beautiful (1997).
The Holy See and the Republic of Indonesia celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with the unveiling of a commemorative postage stamp at the Vatican Museums’ Conference Room on November 14, marking a milestone in their enduring friendship rooted in faith, dialogue, and mutual respect.
As India marks Children’s Day on November 14, celebrating the dignity and potential of every child, Pope Leo XIV spoke on the same theme during his address at the Vatican on November 13, underscoring the urgent need to protect children and adolescents in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV will meet actors, directors, and cinema professionals on November 15, at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, in a special audience aimed at fostering dialogue between the Church and the world of film.
Medical professionals, ethicists, and Church leaders gathered in the Vatican from November 10 to 12 for an international conference titled “AI and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity.”
Pope Leo’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I have loved you”), issued on October 9, calls all Christians to live a love that is both contemplative and active.
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a new doctrinal document on November 4, titled Mater Populi Fidelis (“The Mother of the Faithful People”), clarifying the proper understanding of certain Marian titles in relation to the mystery of salvation.
Amid this challenge, Dr. Sister Lipy Gloria Rozario, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, has emerged as a leading advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.
On November 4, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, met with the leadership of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, including Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil, Archbishop Dr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, and other senior bishops.
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has released a new doctrinal document on November 4, clarifying the correct understanding of certain Marian titles in relation to the mystery of salvation.
On his way to Castel Gandolfo on November 3, Pope Leo made a special stop at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis and before the revered Marian icon Salus Populi Romani.
Pope Leo said, “We must work together to set humanity free from the encircling gloom of nihilism, which is perhaps the most dangerous malady of contemporary culture, since it threatens to ‘cancel’ hope.
