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A special e-book features forewords by Pope Francis and UN Secretary General Guterres. Titled "Laudato si' Reader. An Alliance of Care for Our Common Home," the work presents reflections and reactions to the encyclical Laudato si' around the world. From 12 November it will be available as a free download from the website of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, which promoted its publication through Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Pope Francis to India after a one-on-one meeting in Vatican City on October 30.

One day before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Pope Francis, the Vatican released a message to Hindus that referred to the divisive nature of “hyper-nationalism.”

According to local media reports in India, the Karnataka government has put on hold a proposal to survey official and unofficial churches and 'Bible societies'. The government is waiting for the verdict of the state High Court on a public interest suit filed in this regard.

A Bangladeshi Cardinal called on pilgrims at a Marian shrine "to do whatever it takes to unite the society," calling such actions "a pilgrimage of life."

An Oblates missionary priest in the Philippines has been breeding rabbits for a year now to feed the poor in his parish in the outskirts of the Philippine capital.

Aranya Nitiwattananont used to work in Bangkok as an English language teacher.

Pope Francis appointed new archbishop for the archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea.

Two South Korean Missionaries arrested in Nepal in September are still in prison on charges of illegal conversion activities which the local Church says are unfounded.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and related health and safety measures, the Apostolic Penitentiary – in response to requests from bishops around the world – is once again extending opportunities to gain indulgences for the benefit of the faithful departed.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, October 30, according to the Vatican. The meeting includes a 30-minute discussion between the Indian Prime Minister and the head of the Catholic Church.

For the incoming bishop of Hong Kong, the animal from the African savannah has significant symbolic value, so much so that he decided to feature the tallest living animal in his episcopal coat of arms.

At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflects on the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore, leader of the Christian community in Karnataka, on October 25 reiterated his opposition to a government move to introduce a bill to ban “forcible religious” in the southern Indian state.

The report said the prelate was taken “for tourism,” adding that it was not the first time he was taken and made to disappear

A mobile health clinic stopped in St. Peter’s Square on Monday to provide nine hours of free heart and general check-ups for the poor and homeless who live near the Vatican.

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication is seeking ten young potentials to communicate the faith through digital media.

A global report revealed that some of the largest fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) companies are the top plastic polluters in the Philippines.

The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Good and Perpetual Succour (BPS)-Philippine mission, joined “A million children praying Rosary” for peace and unity in response to the Catholic organization, the Church in Need (ACN) as part of the worldwide campaign of prayer to defeat evil in our society

Archbishop Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, conferred the Pallium on the Metropolitan Archbishop Sebastian Kallupura of Patna, at the St. Joseph's pro-Cathedral on October 23.