On July 2, 2025, the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service inaugurated and blessed Balay ni Lolo Kiko, a transitional home established under the Persons with Restored Liberty (PRL) care program. Balay ni Lolo Kiko, which means “The House of Grandpa Kiko”—with "Kiko" being a Filipino nickname for Pope Francis—aims to support the reintegration of newly released prisoners.
Pope Francis met Andry Nirina Rajoelina, the Catholic President of Madagascar, along with Mialy Razakandisa his wife, his sons Arena and Ilonstoa, and a daughter, Ilona on August 17, 2023.
A Malaysian bishop who is set to be elevated to the cardinalate next month said that his appointment is a vital decision for Pope Francis who wants to implant the Catholic faith in every culture, particularly in a diverse region such as Asia.
The Indonesian Catholic Youth dispatched a delegation to China to study, strengthen the organization's environment for digital commercial operations, and improve cadre concentration.
Archbishop Joseph Arshad said, "People today fill their hearts and souls with feelings of love, peace, and prayer to celebrate the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan."
Atoli Sema said, "To stop the rape culture, normal candlelight or rally or mere punishment will not help. I want to call upon the country rulers that there should be a strict rule to punish rapists.”
From the police station, the priest described his arrest as "extremely sad that the heritage and legacy of Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Vinoba Bhave are being destroyed'.
Father Bolmax Pereira, an Indian Catholic priest, was given "anticipatory bail" for allegedly "hurting Hindu sentiments" during a Sunday Mass by making comments about a Hindu ruler.
