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  • Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

  • Pope: Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible

  • Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability

  • Pope: Nicaea invites Christians to unity in face of violence, conflict

  • Over 300 students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

  • Indian tribal Christian women launch hunger strike over police inaction

  • Pope: AI use in healthcare must ensure quality of care and relationships

  • Philippines: Bringing to light safeguarding as a mission of all

  • Don Bosco Gujarat launches 100-day drive to end child marriage

  • Supreme Court slams misuse of anti-conversion laws

Grace Dangmei Retires After Inspiring 13-Year Football Career

Indian women’s football star Grace Dangmei has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing to a close an outstanding 13-year career that inspired countless young athletes across the country. Dangmei, who comes from Dimdailong village in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, shared her decision after helping India win the SAFF Women’s Championship. In an emotional message, she […]

Citizens’ Tribunal Raises Concern Over Violence Against Christians in India

A nationwide citizens’ tribunal held in New Delhi has heard testimonies of violence, social boycott, and discrimination faced by Christians in different parts of India. The People’s Tribunal on Violence Against Christians in India was convened on June 1 at the Constitution Club by Karwan-e-Mohabbat and a group of concerned citizens. The tribunal followed field […]

Mumbai Catholics Condemn Vandalism of Statue of Jesus

Catholics in Mumbai have strongly condemned the vandalism of a roadside statue of Jesus Christ in the Parel suburb and have demanded strict action against those responsible. The statue, located outside Holy Cross Church, was damaged by unidentified persons on June 7. The incident caused deep hurt among parishioners who regularly gathered at the site […]

Experts Urge Ethical Approach as India Introduces AI in Schools

India is set to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and computational thinking in schools from Grade 3 beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. While the move aims to prepare students for a technology-driven future, education experts are urging caution and calling for stronger ethical safeguards. The Ministry of Education has described AI as a “basic universal […]

A quarter of Irish Gen Z will have no children new report says

While current trends show that 1 in 4 young women today will remain childless, Iona Instituteʼs Breda OʼBrien said the huge question is “whether this will be by choice or circumstance.” One in 4 members of Ireland’s Gen Z demographic are expected to be childless by age 45, according to a new report from Dublin’s […]

Research finds parents play decisive role in children’s religious Future

The Institute for Family Studies and Communioʼs study suggests the most influential ministry is at the family dinner table, bedtime prayers, and the everyday witness of a home centred on Christ. Parental practice is the strongest predictor of whether children remain Christian as adults, a study found. The study, “Passing the Torch: How Faith Moves Across […]

Bishop Afonso of Mozambique’s Quelimane Diocese killed in shooting incident, authorities say

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso has been found dead in his residence after a gunshot incident during the early hours of June 6. He was 54. The National Criminal Investigation Service in Mozambique’s Zambézia Province has confirmed that the fourth bishop of the Quelimane Diocese succumbed to gunshot wounds at his official residence. According to spokesperson Maximino Amílcar, […]

Pope Leo XIV tells Spain’s parliament every human life must be protected

The pontiff warned against subordinating human dignity to shifting majorities and called for stronger protections for life, migrants, families, peace and religious freedom Pope Leo XIV made history Monday by becoming the first pope to address Spain’s Congress of Deputies, delivering a forceful appeal to the country’s political class to defend human dignity and protect […]