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Pope Francis showed his closeness to all mothers, especially to those mothers with suffering children, who are ill, marginalized, or in prison.

Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.

Catholic leaders worldwide mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II after she passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Cardinal Arthur Roche expresses his immense sadness upon the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and praises her lifetime of dedication to serving her people.

A terrorist attack Tuesday night at Mozambique’s Catholic Mission of Chipene, Nampula Province, Diocese of Nacala, killed an Italian religious sister.

The Archdiocese of Singapore on September 8 held a thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the elevation of William Goh, as the city state’s first cardinal.

The construction of houses of worship for minorities is still a struggle that will never end.

The Myanmar Sisters of St. Francis Xavier (SFX) in the Philippines recently celebrated the 125th founding anniversary of the congregation.

"The priority of my pastoral mission is to engage in catechesis, education, and social works, to give the Good News to the people of the Vicariate of Paksé," says Bishop Andrew Souksavath Nouane Asa.

Church leaders urge all to work together to focus on the good and welfare of the Malaysian family.

Rev. Dr Henriette Hutabarat-Lebang, from Gereja Tora, a Reformed church in Indonesia, was elected Asia president.

The training aims to upgrade the skills of program producers who have been providing their content in the local centers

Archbishop Tomasz Peta hopes Papal Visit would be a great contribution to peace on a global scale.

The Vatican Swiss Guards expand its members from 110 to 135 guards.

Pope Francis presided over the beatification Mass of Pope John Paul I, recalling how his smile communicated the goodness of the Lord. He encouraged everyone to learn from the Lord on how to love without limits and be a Church with a happy, serene and smiling face, that never closes doors.

The Supreme Court of India asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to call for reports from eight states of India on alleged attacks on members of the Christian community.

For 10 years, Archbishop Paul, a Korean, served as the Apostolic Nuncio in Myanmar.

The three-day program will feature speeches by renowned speakers from around the world, panel discussions, and dialogues on the themes of faith, identity, and cohesion.

Korea Council of Religious Leaders announced on August 31, 2022 that a pilgrimage group will visit Jerusalem in Israel and the Vatican between September 13 and 21, 2022.