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Nagasaki church replaces cathedral bell 80 years after it was destroyed in atomic blast
Catholics in Nagasaki, Japan, have replaced a bell in a cathedral bell tower there almost exactly 80 years to the... Read more
Filipino millionaire devotes his life to works of mercy, Marian consecration
Ernest Escaler, a renowned Filipino businessman and the owner of Gourmet Farms Philippines, is described as a man of few... Read more
Christians ask Vatican for ‘urgent intervention’ on violence amid envoy’s visit to India
The Vatican said Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher was visiting the country from July 13–19 to “strengthen bonds of friendship and... Read more
9 people sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of Myanmar priest
The Vatican news agency Fides reported that nine people were sentenced to 20 years in prison for the February murder... Read more
South Korean priests undergo AI training
The Diocese of Suwon, South Korea, brought together priests to learn about the use of artificial intelligence tools in parish... Read more
40 new priests ordained in Vietnam
The Catholic Church in Vietnam welcomed with great joy and hope the ordination of 40 new priests during June, the... Read more
75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June... Read more
Euthanasia facility quietly opens at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver
A government-ordered euthanasia facility on the downtown campus of the Catholic-run St. Paul’s Hospital is now fully operational. Read more
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Anthony Ireland as new archbishop of Hobart in Australia
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland, auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, Australia, as the new archbishop of Hobart in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Shane Mackinlay as new archbishop of Brisbane in Australia
Sixty-year-old Bishop Shane Mackinlay succeeds Archbishop Mark Coleridge, who is retiring after 13 years of episcopal leadership. Read more
Pope, Indian bishops mourn crash of airliner that killed hundreds
There are “no words to describe this tragedy,” Archbishop Thomas Macwan of Gandhinagar said. Read more
Surfing priest makes second ocean rescue, saving father and son
Australian priest Father Liam Ryan, known as “the surfing priest,” has made headlines for the second time after rescuing a... Read more
Why the Philippines faces 9 vacant dioceses
Philippines may have nine vacant dioceses as bishops retire and transfer, creating urgent need for pastoral leadership in Catholic stronghold. Read more
Catholics, Buddhists gather in Cambodia for interreligious meeting focused on peace
The Vatican began its eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium on Tuesday in Cambodia, bringing together representatives of both religions to discuss the... Read more
In the Philippines, empty chapels spark call for Eucharistic renewal
As the National Eucharistic Revival comes to an end in the U.S. this year, many believe there is a need... Read more
Church in Korea keeps up quest for reconciliation between the peninsula’s two nations
Eight decades after the partition of the Korean peninsula, the Catholic Church in South Korea remains one of the few... Read more
Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict; pope hails ceasefire
Indian security forces launched aerial assaults against what they said were nine terrorist centers inside Pakistan early on May 7.... Read more
Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy
This is the first time in history an entire nation will be consecrated to Jesus through divine mercy. Read more
New Zealand cardinal reflects on ‘beautiful’ Pope Francis funeral as cardinals prepare for conclave
Cardinal John Dew will become the third New Zealander to participate in a papal election. Read more
China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes
According to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist... Read more
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