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Pope concludes Lenten retreat with prayer and reflection

At the conclusion of a week of Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV offered words of gratitude and reflection, drawing together the themes that marked the Lenten retreat preached by Bishop Erik Varden. He described the days as “a profound spiritual experience,” one that accompanied the Roman Curia along its Lenten path, beginning […]

Europe and Africa react to announcement of papal journeys

Enthusiastic reactions are emerging from the various countries that Pope Leo XIV will visit in the coming months, after the journeys were officially announced by the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday, February 25. His first visit will be on March 28 to Monaco; he will then embark on a ten-day journey from April 13 […]

Church in Sri Lanka: Let Easter bombing probe go ‘unhindered’ after spy chief’s arrest

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has urged authorities to ensure that the ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings proceeds without political interference, following the arrest of a former intelligence chief on allegations of conspiracy and aiding the attacks. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, spokesperson for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo, addressed a […]

Bangladesh bishop rejects government stipend, warns of political pressure on Church

The newly elected government of Bangladesh has announced a monthly allowance for religious clergy, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Muslim-majority country’s history. However, a Catholic bishop has indicated that the Church will decline the funds, citing concerns about possible political pressure. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting on Feb. […]

South Korean Catholics call for denuclearization ahead of Fukushima anniversary

Catholics in the southwest of the South Korea have launched a series of public Eucharistic celebrations titled the “Gwanghwamun Mass Against Nuclear Power Plants,” marking the lead-up to the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on March 11. The Masses, held from February 13 to March 6, began with an opening celebration in […]

Indonesian Church strengthens fight against human trafficking

The Catholic Church in Flores has intensified efforts to combat human trafficking after 13 young women were rescued from alleged exploitation at a nightclub in Sikka Regency. The women, aged 17 to 26 and originally from West Java, sought protection in January 2026 after reportedly suffering physical violence, sexual exploitation, and severe labor abuse. They […]

Filipinos celebrate 40th anniversary of People Power in Rome

On February 25, Filipinos around the world commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, remembering the peaceful uprising that ended two decades of dictatorship in the Philippines in 1986. The largely unarmed movement was sparked by an appeal from the late Jaime Sin, who urged citizens to gather along Epifanio de los […]

Supreme Court Upholds Restrictions on Christian Entry in Chhattisgarh Villages

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal challenging restrictions imposed by village councils in Chhattisgarh that bar the entry of Christian missionaries and converts into certain tribal areas. On Feb. 16, the court declined to interfere with an October 2025 order of the Chhattisgarh High Court, which had directed the petitioner to seek […]