Representatives of eight religious traditions gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, on October 27 for the 16th Interreligious Gathering, where Church and religious leaders called for greater dialogue, ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation in building a peaceful society.
About 2,000 Catholics gathered at the Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage Center in Rach Suc, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, on October 13 for a pilgrimage day themed “With Mary as Missionary Disciples,” where Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Can Tho urged the faithful to imitate Mary by bringing Christ to others.
Around 30,000 Catholics gathered in southern Vietnam on October 14 for the dedication of the Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage Center in the Diocese of Xuan Loc, marking a milestone for a shrine envisioned as an international pilgrimage destination.
Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October 17 afternoon and return to the Vatican, the Holy See Press Office confirmed, according to Vatican News. The Pope is expected to pray the Angelus on Sunday, October 18, from the window of the papal apartment.
The Diocese of Purnea in Bihar, eastern India, trained 58 priests, religious, and lay catechists to promote Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and strengthen grassroots participation in the Church’s mission during a workshop on October 15, 2026.
Children receiving treatment in the pediatric oncology ward of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital have sent Pope Leo XIV letters and drawings, assuring him of their prayers as he recovers from lung surgery, Vatican News reported.
A Filipino lay retreat facilitator with more than three decades of experience in spiritual formation has written a handbook to help priests, religious, catechists, campus ministers, and lay volunteers guide people toward a deeper encounter with Christ.
The Diocese of Imus is urging parishes, schools, and Catholic institutions across Cavite province, southern Philippines, to reduce plastic waste by avoiding tarpaulins, disposable utensils, and non-biodegradable decorations.
A Singapore-based actress has taken the life of St Clare of Assisi into a parish church, staging a play on the saint as Catholics here mark the Jubilee Year of St Francis.
Pope Leo XIV’s postoperative recovery continues to show steady improvement, with blood tests and a chest X-ray confirming his overall condition is improving, according to Vatican News.
“Take it, use it, clean it and put it back,” Fr. Robin Fargose told 75 sacristans representing 30 parishes during a formation program organized by the Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese of Bombay at Seva Kendra, Dadar West, Mumbai, western India.
Snehalaya Family Service Centre of the Archdiocese of Bombay received a Papal Blessing marking its 50th anniversary during the National Symposium 2026, which examined the role of families in an increasingly technology-driven world.
A graduate of a Catholic school in the central Philippines has topped the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination with a rating of 95.50%, capping years of academic achievement shaped by family sacrifice, Catholic education and a commitment to serving others.
An Oblate of Mary Immaculate priest has published a book exploring how Catholic priests can embody Christ’s presence amid secularization, skepticism and the challenges of ministry in an increasingly digital world.
A new book calling on Catholic parishes to strengthen family life through sustained pastoral accompaniment was launched on October 15 during the National Symposium 2026 in Mumbai, as the Church marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love).
Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal has called on Catholic priests, religious sisters and lay leaders to take part in a two-day residential program on pastoral accompaniment, as the Church responds to the emotional and spiritual needs of communities affected by prolonged ethnic violence in Manipur, northeastern India.
Pope Leo XIV’s postoperative recovery is progressing normally, with blood tests and a chest X-ray confirming expected results following surgery, the Holy See Press Office said on October 14, according to Vatican News.
Twenty-one Catholic religious sisters, major superiors and students completed a 10-day certificate course in religious and social research in western India, equipping them with research skills to better understand social challenges and guide their congregations’ ministries.
The Oblate Apostles of the Two Hearts (OATH), a Catholic community of priests and brothers in the central Philippine province of Cebu, inaugurated the Laudate Deum Tree Park on October 2, becoming the first religious community to respond to Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy’s call for parishes, religious communities and Catholic institutions to establish small forests.
Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), a Catholic university in Dhaka, marked Nazrul Year and World Teachers’ Day on October 13, with speakers highlighting the role of educators in shaping national identity and the enduring influence of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The Diocese of Miri in Malaysian Borneo is preparing to begin construction of a new St. Joseph’s Cathedral by the end of 2026, with Bishop Richard Ng announcing that the building plans have been approved and the project’s tender documents are being prepared.
