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Singapore’s anticipation of Papal visit ignites dialogue on societal change‍

As the nation prepares for its first papal visit in nearly four decades, the dialogue about the interplay between faith and public policy is intensifying. The visit by Pope Francis on September 11–13 is eagerly anticipated, not only by the local Catholic community but also by the broader society,

Historic Cathedral in the Philippines Designated as National Shrine

In a significant and symbolic gesture, the 17th-century Cathedral of Maasin in Southern Leyte has been declared a national shrine. This announcement, celebrated by the local Catholic community, underscores the cathedral’s importance as a centre for devotion and pilgrimage. Monsignor Oscar Cadayona, the vicar general of the Diocese of Maasin, expressed that this designation signifies […]

Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill

Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the Holy See would encourage Catholics, particularly political leaders, in the Philippines to “listen to their pastors” regarding the latest divorce bill, which passed the country’s lower house of government in May. At a press briefing held, during his visit to the […]

Emphasis on women and accountability in document for second Synod session

How to be a missionary synodal Church? That’s the question at the heart of the Instrumentum laboris (IL) for the upcoming session of the Synod of Bishops, which will take place from October 2 to 27. It will be the second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly, following the one in 2023. The IL – published […]

World Religions Sign Pope’s Appeal for Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Japan

Eleven World Religions, six-teen new signatories, thirteen nations in attendance, more than 150 participants: these are some of the numbers of AI Ethics for Peace, the historic multi religious event held in Hiroshima, Japan, on July 9th and 10th. The event was greeted by Pope Francis with a dedicated tweet and a message, which read, […]

Nigeria: Catholic priest freed after two weeks in captivity

Nigerian priest Mikah Suleiman was released on Sunday night, July 7, after more than two weeks in captivity. The parish priest of St Raymond’s Catholic Church, in Damba, Zamfara State, had been abducted from his presbytery in Sokoto Diocese, north-west Nigeria, in the early hours of Saturday, 22nd June. In the days that followed, fears for […]