Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, including four prominent leaders from the Asian Church, each embodying the rich diversity and dynamic contributions of the Church in Asia.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the globe, scheduled to take place on December 8, 2024, at the Vatican, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The Diocese of Cubao, in Quezon City, Philippines welcomes a new spiritual leader with the appointment of Bishop Elect Fr. Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, who was officially named by Pope Francis as the successor to the Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, D.D.
At the opening of the second session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis underscored the importance of lay involvement in shaping a Church that is humble, inclusive, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
In line with the call of Pope Francis to “Expand the Life in the Spirit Seminars in all
places and for everyone,” CHARIS Philippines has organized a national convention
open for members of charismatic organizations all over the country.
Pope Francis in his recent meeting with a delegation of the “Custodians of Beauty” (“Custodi del Bello”) project sponsored by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) urged them to restore true beauty and harmony to the world, prioritizing those who live on the margins of society, according to Vatican News.
The Pope’s Video for the month of October prays for "for a shared mission," and calls on all faithful in whatever vocation they may have to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church, according to Vatican News.
After Mass in St. Peter's Square on September 2, Pope Francis opened the second session of the General Assembly of the Synod by calling for a day of prayer and fast on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Pope Francis urged the Church to never cover up abuse and to heed the Spirit's voice for those who suffered during the Holy Mass at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Sunday, September 29.
On September 26, during his visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis underscored the nation’s vital role in advancing European unity and peace, while also criticising the rise of nationalism and wars.
After his recent journey to Asian and Oceanian countries early this September, Pope Francis is set to fly again for a visit to Belgium and Luxembourg on 26-29 of the same month.
In a significant address to parish priests gathered for the International Meeting "Parish Priests for the Synod", Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for priests worldwide to actively engage in the ongoing synodal process.
Pope Francis offered his condolences to the victims of a coal mine explosion in eastern Iraq on Saturday night, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country’s history.
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among diverse religious and cultural communities, as reported by Vatican News.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is to archive vestments worn by Pope Francis for mass on September 12 and other items he used during his visit to the city-state.
