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Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for November, inviting everyone to pray for the millions of children who are suffering around the world, especially for those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war.

The thanksgiving Holy Mass to mark 100 years of the service of Don Bosco Salesian
Missionaries in the North East was held on October 30 at Shillong, Meghalaya, northeast India.

The Catholic Church in South Korea condoled the families and friends of the victims of the stampede and tragedy at the Itaewon Halloween festivities.

Pope Francis appointed Father Dominic Dang Van Cau as the new bishop of the diocese of Thái Bình in Vietnam.

Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, distributed food aid to thousands of people who were affected by cyclone Sitrang in the country.

"He is a native Papuan," said Bishop Leo Laba Ladjar, OFM.

Pope Francis expresses his sorrow for the over 150 people killed at a Halloween street party in Seoul, South Korea’s capital, as the country’s Catholic Bishops call for a thorough investigation into the causes.

The national diocesan directors of social communication held a meeting in Mawlamyine Diocese, Myanmar, from October 25 to 26.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS) and National Service of Communion (CNSC) held the Youth United for Christ (YU4C) Leaders Grand Conference from October 22 to 25 at the Christeen Retreat Center, Kalathipady, Kottayam, Kerala, south India.

On October 29, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Anthony Poola of Hyderabad as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Nalgonda as Bishop Joji Govindu retired on July 31, 2021.

Adult Catholics in the Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham in Cambodia met together to reflect on the synod in the local church.

Fifty years later, we realize that dialogue has become not only relevant but also indispensable to a world that has grown more fragmented and prone to violent conflict.

We, the Pastors of the Catholic Church in Asia, share this message of joy, hope, and solidarity with you, Peoples of Asia.

As Pope Francis prepares to depart for Bahrain on 3-6 November, the Director of the Holy See Press Office offers an overview of the Pope’s 39th Apostolic Journey abroad, which aims to strengthen interreligious dialogue and encourage local Catholics.

"Religion and the large religious communities in Indonesia have been key factors in more people getting involved and helping out over the past five years.", CAF Report 2022.

One of the most popular Marian pilgrimages was held at the Mary, Queen of Fatima Shrine at St. Leo’s Church in the Mymensingh diocese in Bangladesh's northeastern Sherpur district on October 28.

Senior Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, 50, was allegedly shot dead by the police in Kajiado County, near the capital of Nairobi, Kenya.

"In order to live peacefully, one must be willing to forgive," said Father Kewuta.

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The Catholic Church’s health care ministry paid tribute to one of the “heroes”, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic— the nurses.