Catholics of Kandhamal district in eastern Indian state of Odisha gave a rousing welcome to 23 bishops who visited the region to express solidarity with survivors of the 2008 anti-Christian violence.
On February 8, 2025, the world marks the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, shining a light on global efforts to end modern slavery.
The Bishops of India gathered for the 36th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) in Bhubaneswar and issued a letter of gratitude to the People of God, reaffirming their commitment to a Synodal Church.
More than 200 Aeta children from Sitio Camachile, Nabuclod, experienced a day of joy and connection on December 27, 2024, through an outreach program organized by Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) Mandarin Service.
On February 2, 2025, the Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) launched Batch 16 for the School Year 2025, marking the beginning of an 11-month formation journey at Radio Veritas Asia Campus, Philippines.
The Vatican hosted its first International Summit on Children’s Rights, bringing together Pope Francis, global advocates, and NGO leaders to address the struggles of millions of children lacking basic rights on February 3.
The 36th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on February 4 concluded with immense joy at XIM University in the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, Odisha, eastern India.
Around 200 Peranakan Catholics gathered at the Church of the Holy Family in Singapore on January 28 for the annual Peranakan Chinese New Year Eve Mass, a celebration rich in spirituality and culture.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has been re-elected as the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), while Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has been elected as the Vice President and Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi as Secretary General.
Argentinian priest Father Luciano Felloni, known for his online evangelization ministry and parish-based rehabilitation program for drug addicts, has passed away.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) has renewed its pledge to respond more appropriately and adequately to sexual abuse cases, primarily those wherein clergy and Church leaders are involved.
In the tranquil embrace of Vailankanni Shrine, a profound celebration unfolded from January 28 to 30, 2025, as over 250 diocesan priests from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry gathered for their Jubilee Year Conference themed “Let Us Celebrate the Priesthood.”
Pope Francis participated in a historic video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and various cities across Europe and the Americas, offering words of encouragement, faith, and forgiveness amid the ongoing war in Ukraine on February 1.
The Diocesan Catechetical Centre of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman organized a Catechetical Day (Jubilee of Catechists) in celebration with the Sunday dedicated to the Catechetical Apostolate in the Archdiocese. The event took place at St. Joseph’s Church in São José de Areal on February 1-2, 2025.
Church leaders, government officials, and faithful gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral for the installation of Bishop Ruben C. Labajo as the first bishop of the Diocese of Prosperidad.
Pope Francis expressed his closeness and grief for the victims and families of those who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash over Washington DC's Potomac River on January 30, 2025.
