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Consistory to reflect on Church’s mission to communicate God’s love‍

In a letter to the Cardinals ahead of a late-June Consistory, Pope Leo XIV calls for a deeper reflection on the themes of “Evangelii gaudium,” particularly the reform of the processes of Christian initiation, warning against the temptation of proselytism or a logic of “mere preservation or ins

Pope Leo XIV in Africa: After the Visit

Pope Leo XIV is back at the Vatican after a busy 11-day trip, visiting four countries in the African continent. The pastoral visits, and the press conferences give us new insights into how the pope sees his role in the world and in the church. First, many people were concerned that the four countries pope […]

Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don’t be an obstacle

Pope Leo XIV’s ordination of ten priests at St. Peter’s Basilica serves as a profound meditation on the mission of the modern clergy to remain radically open to a “suffering humanity.” During the homily, the Pope urged the ordained to keep the Church a welcoming space, not acting as obstacles to entry. This call is […]

Diocese ‘hires’ AI fundraising staffer inpilot program Meet ‘Maria’

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport has introduced an innovative pilot program featuring an AI Virtual Engagement Officer named “Maria” to explore how artificial intelligence can support deeper connections and accompaniment within the Church. Describing the digital world as a vital “mission field,” the Bishop emphasizes that technology, when applied with wisdom, serves as a […]

Indonesia’s religious freedom: survey draws criticism

A recent nationwide survey claiming a whopping 97 percent of respondents believe they enjoy freedom to practice their faith has raised eyebrows in Indonesia, with critics saying the findings are far removed from reality. Lingkaran Survei Indonesia, a survey and political consultancy institution, released the results of its “Public Evaluation and Commitment to Pancasila” survey […]

Filipinos honour miraculous Lady of Manaoagat centuries-old shrine

The devotion to Our Lady of Manaoag, spanning over four centuries, represents one of the most profound spiritual and cultural legacies in the Philippines, Asia’s largest Catholic-majority nation. Rooted in a 1610 apparition where a humble farmer reportedly heard a heavenly “call” to build a sanctuary on a hilltop, the event defined the town’s identity […]