News

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.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) expressed their joy with the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old Japanese man who spent the last 46 years on death row.

The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land asked for prayers on behalf of the millions of innocent people living in the region who are afraid for their lives as well as the lives of their loved ones due to an intensifying conflict on September 2.

Fr. Lukas Gewa Tiala passed on while on assignment in Rome on September 29.

The installation and blessing of new church bells, symbolizing faith and unity in the community.

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.

One of the main topics at a recent Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) in Pampanga was the impact of social media on the family.

The Vatican has appointed Dr. Freya Francis from Coimbatore, south India, to the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB).

In a show of unity, representatives from civil society, faith-based groups, and the government gathered on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Maryhill School of Theology for "Hope for Creation: Dialogue for a Fossil Fuel-Free Future in the Philippines."

CHARIS Philippines believes that it is essential for the public to understand the presence and movement of the Holy Spirit in each individual's life to strengthen the unity with Jesus' mission in the community.

Eight months before the Philippine midterm elections in May, a Filipino bishop encouraged the voters to elect true statesmen and not politicians who turn public office into drama and entertainment.

The archdiocese of Basic Ecclesial Community of Imphal has conducted one day Basic Ecclesial communities (BECs) for the catecists and church leaders across Tangkhul catholic community in Manipur at St. Anthony Parish, Muirei on September 26, 2024.

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.

The Catholic Church in India has unveiled a new digital portal to support migrants across the country.

Weekly News Updates from Radio Veritas Asia.
Watch stories from Asia and from around the world.

After his recent journey to Asian and Oceanian countries early this September, Pope Francis is set to fly again for a visit to Belgium and Luxembourg on 26-29 of the same month.

Pope Francis offered his condolences to the victims of a coal mine explosion in eastern Iraq on Saturday night, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country’s history.

Pope Francis called for “extra effort” from the College of Cardinals in implementing the economic
reforms in the Vatican, which was first discussed during the general Congregations ahead of the 2013
Conclave.