Following the rescue of 13 young women in Flores, the Church in Indonesia is doubling down in its efforts to combat human trafficking. By Fr. Kasmir Nema, SVD The Catholic Church in Flores, eastern Indonesia, has intensified its efforts to combat human trafficking following the rescue of 13 young women who allegedly suffered exploitation at … Read more
Business should be a noble vocation serving the community, the International Christian Union of Business Executives says Feb 10, 2026 The Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand, Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells (center), shares words of encouragement and optimism the UNIAPAC Asia Trip delegation during their official audience in Bangkok. (Photo: UNIAPAC) By Terry FrielThe world’s leading Christian … Read more
The prize giving ceremony of the seventh edition of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity takes place in Abu Dhabi, recognising initiatives and individuals working to advance peace, human dignity, and solidarity across divides. Feb 05, 2026 Zarqa Yaftali receives the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity The 2026 honourees of the Zayed Award for … Read more
Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor 63, a Franciscan who previously declined to become a cardinal, has resigned amid allegations of mismanagement in his diocese. Jan 30, 2026 Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor JAKARTA: Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor 63, a Franciscan who previously declined to become a cardinal, has resigned … Read more
Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome. May 16, 2025 Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (@Vatican Media) VATICAN: The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second … Read more
Francis was the first pope in history to visit Azerbaijan (2016), Kazakhstan (2022), and Mongolia (2023) May 06, 2025 A file photo of Pope Francis with Bishop Josè Luis Mumbiela Sierra during the Apostolic visit to Kazakhstan in 2022. (Photo: Vatican News) VATICAN: The head of the Central Asian bishops’ conference has termed the late … Read more
The College of Cardinals has requested that all Catholics pray for them, so that they may listen the Holy Spirit as they discern whom to choose as the next Pope. May 01, 2025 Cardinals pray before the Blessed Sacrament in a chapel near the New Synod Hall (@Vatican Media) VATICAN: The Holy See released a … Read more
In a country where HIV/AIDS still carries a deep stigma, a small residential school in Jharkhand is transforming lives. Snehdeep Holy Cross Residential School in Banahappa provides education, healthcare, and a haven for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Launched in 2014 with just 45 students, it now serves 230 children, proving that compassion and … Read more
Archbishop emeritus of Kupang passed away at the age of 78. President Prabowo – who knew him well because he came from the same region – also wanted to personally pay his respects to his remains. Fr Mangkey tells AsiaNews: ‘Called to be part of the Commission for Truth and Friendship, he made a decisive … Read more
Wrapping up a Vatican summit on the rights of children, Pope Francis announced he was going to publish a papal document dedicated to children. Feb 14, 2025 Pope Francis delivers his closing remarks at the world leaders’ summit on children’s rights at the Vatican Feb. 3, 2025, as former U.S. Vice President Al Gore listens. … Read more