The Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major was officially opened on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the Jubilee Year.
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.
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.
On September 17, an Indian priest who worked for the relief and rehabilitation of the survivors of the 1999 Odisha cyclone in eastern Indian states passed away.
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 World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) officials are calling on the faithful to join the Fifth Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM), scheduled for October 14–19, 2024, in Cebu, Philippines.
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, states that people recognize the continuing efforts of the Holy Spirit at Tamil Nadu's Vailankanni Marian Shrine because of the numerous spiritual fruits the shrine produces.
On July 28, during his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis reflected on the day’s Gospel from Saint John, which recounts the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Arokia Raj Satis Kumar and Fr. Joseph Soosainathan as auxiliary bishops of the Bangalore Archdiocese in the Indian state of Karnataka.
The Working Document will guide the discernment and reflections during the second session of the 16th Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October.
