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The Prison Ministry and Socio-Pastoral Apostolate of the Society of Jesus, Philippine Province is working tirelessly to guide and bring hope to individuals who have lost their way, particularly the youth who are Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and have made mistakes in life.

The Pontifical Foundation of the Vatican, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - Philippines, is
inviting the public to join the "One Million Children Praying the Rosary" campaign on October
18, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

The Vatican made public on Tuesday the creation of the diocese of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur, a province in southern Philippines.

After two members of the UN peacekeeping forces suffered injuries following two explosions near a UN observation tower in Lebanon, Pope Francis has called for respect for the peacekeepers.

The Jesuit Music Ministry and Jesuit Communications held a concert in honor of Jesuit Fr Eduardo P. Hontiveros, regarded as the “Father of Filipino Liturgical Music,” at the Ateneo de Manila University on October 12, 2024.

The archbishop of Seoul expressed concern over North Korea’s decision to cut off road and rail access to
South Korea with the aim of “completely separating” the two countries.

The 37th annual conference of the Canon Law Society of India began on October 14 in Guwahati, Assam, where over 130 canon law experts from across the country gathered to discuss the theme, “Penal Sanctions in the Church.”

A joint Buddhist and Catholic interfaith ceremony was held to offer blessings for King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Sirikit, Queen Mother of Thailand.

In preparation for his episcopal ordination, Bishop-elect of Labuan Bajo, Mgr. Maksimus Regus, made a significant visit to the Secretariat Office of the West Manggarai branch of Nahdlatul Ulama (PCNU) in Wae Mata, Labuan Bajo, on Monday, October 14.

The Sarawak government has conferred the Darjah Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS) award to Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh, which carries the title of ‘dato.”

A Catholic priest in northeast India views the promotion of ecumenism as an "act of God."

More than 250 cyclists and environmental advocates participated in the bike campaign on environmental protection and preservation organized by Caritas Philippines.

A Filipino Bishop from the Province of Davao Del Norte, in Mindanao, a southern part region in the Philippines, emphasised the critical role of the Church in recognizing and addressing the needs of Indigenous Peoples or IPs, particularly in the area of environmental conservation.

In memory of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist, visionary leader, and philanthropist who contributed incredibly to society for generations to come, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) mourns his passing on October 9, 2024.

With close to 2,500 participants attending the CHARIS Convention 2024 in Cebu City, event organizers said attendance has exceeded their expectations.

St. Teresa’s Parish, Tuaitengphai celebrated Feast day of St. Teresa in their parish on the theme ‘Remember nothing is small in the eyes of the Lord’ on Sunday, October 7, 2024.

On October 6, after the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis declared Fr. George Koovakad, 51, a cardinal. He is the first active papal visit organizer to hold the rank.

The Asian Catholic church should be self-reliant and do its share in the mission of the worldwide church, said Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, SVD, of Tokyo.

Mgr. Gerulfus Kherubim Pareira, S.V.D., Emeritus Bishop of Maumere, passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, October 8, at 4:45 PM at TC Hillers Maumere Hospital.

One year after Hamas’ largest terrorist attack on Israeli soil, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with
the victims of continued violence in the Middle East.