Archbishop Simon Poh led the Maundy Thursday service at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Kuching, eastern Malaysia, highlighting the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
At the Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called on priests to bring Christ’s presence into places marked by suffering and despair, urging them to “spread the fragrance of Christ where the stench of death reigns,” Vatican News reported.
The Dalai Lama has expressed strong support for Pope Leo’s recent call for peace, affirming the Holy Father’s appeal for an end to violence and a renewed commitment to compassion and dialogue among nations and peoples.
Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace on March 31, urging world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to take concrete steps to end ongoing conflicts and reduce violence.
Pope Leo XIV said that Jesus, the “King of Peace,” rejects violence and does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, according to Vatican News.
The traditional Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem, which usually takes place from the Mount of Olives to the city, has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict, according to Vatican News.
Two key offices of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences have called for deeper collaboration across faiths to address the climate crisis and promote care for creation, following the outcomes of COP 30.
Israeli bombings in Lebanon are killing civilians, damaging communities, and fueling “an environment of hatred and revenge,” a Franciscan friar in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, has warned, according to Vatican News.
In a meeting room at St. Ignatius Church in the suburban city of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, cancer survivors gather regularly to share experiences that few others fully understand.
