Radio Veritas Asia's Myanmar listeners and producers have shared harrowing accounts of the severe hardships faced by the people following a devastating earthquake, ongoing conflicts, and critical shortages of food and water.
Thirty-two spiritual directors representing major seminaries from 10 states across India convened for a three-day national workshop in Bangalore to deliberate on the challenges of spiritual formation in the digital age.
Pope Francis appointed Father Antony Wyman Croos of the clergy of the Diocese of Chilaw as the new bishop of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. The announcement was made on March 5, 2024.
Pope Francis will open the eleventh edition of the '24 Hours for the Lord' Lenten initiative on March 8, Friday, dedicated to prayer and reconciliation, at the Roman parish of San Pio V., according to a statement from the Dicastery for Evangelization.
A missile strike killed Pat Nibin Maxwell and wounded Paul Melvin and Bush Joseph George, all were from the Southern Indian State of Kerala and worked in an orchard near the Israeli-Lebanese border in north Israel's Margaliot.
"The CCBI strategic planning initiative builds upon the Synod proposals and the Bangkok Document 2022 of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC), with far-reaching impacts at the national, regional, and diocesan levels," said Father Stephen
“We are responsible for reporting and monitoring what is happening in Asia insofar as the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Church is concerned,” Fe Mantuhac Barin said.
Mr. San Saroeun encouraged the young people to serve others and the parish in their area, continue to live by the testimony of faith in the workplace and live by sharing good deeds with others, especially those who are abandoned by society.
QUEEN is a coalition of environmental advocates, communities, and church groups in Quezon which says that the “1,200 MW LNG combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) being proposed by Quezon Power Philippines Ltd. Co. (QPPL) poses many threats to host communities and the environment."
Fr. Labiao also hopes that the project will not only spread the purpose of the encyclical Laudato Si' of His Holiness Francis but also generate employment in the communities and further prevent the worsening climate crisis.
Pope Francis has appointed Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., (51) priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, currently Rector, Collegio Teresianum, Rome, as the new Bishop of Kurnool Diocese.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and Archbishop of Goa and Daman, urges all to foster communion among communities.
“Our fight does not end today and we will not cease to fight until we see a clear path towards its recovery, which would only be possible if justice is served, polluters are held accountable, and communities are properly compensated,” added Fr. Gariguez.
