The Mystery of Life Awards of the Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has been opened to international applicants for the very first time since it was first awarded in 2005.
A candlelight ceremony and a youth concert are among the significant events scheduled for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Papua New Guinea in September.
A Myanmar cardinal expressed his hope for the Church in Asia to achieve a “renewed sense of faith” through the visit of the Holy Father to three countries in the continent in September.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed a phone call between Mr. Lu Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs, and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who was tasked by the Pope with a peace mission in Ukraine last year.
The archbishop of Japan’s capital city said that being a missionary is not about numbers, wealth, or
fame, but genuine faithfulness to the Gospel of the Lord.