Login      Register  
Subscription

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 […]

Technology makes Theology teaching deeply human

The mystery of the Incarnation, where the eternal Word enters human vulnerability, serves as a foundational reminder that God bridges the infinite gap to humanity through tangible presence and relationships. In our tech-saturated era, the central mission is to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance this teaching without eroding its deeply human core. Far from […]

Catholic Maritime Ministries urge Prayer for Seafarers Stranded at Hormuz

Stella Maris, the Catholic maritime apostolate, is calling for urgent prayer and advocacy for approximately 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the U.S. and Iran conflict. As the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, these innocent workers face extreme mental fatigue and physical danger. Under the guidance of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting […]

Kerala High Court: Adult Woman’s Choice to Join Religious Order Cannot Be Challenged by Parents

Kerala High Court has ruled that parents cannot challenge an adult woman’s decision to join a religious congregation simply because they disagree with it. The judgment was delivered on April 27 by a Division Bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian in Ernakulam. The court dismissed a petition filed by three parents […]