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Kerala Church Promotes Parish Mental Health Support Across Communities

The Catholic Church in Kerala has called for the creation of Mental Health Ministries in every parish, diocese, and Church institution to support people facing emotional and psychological struggles. The appeal was made during the Second Kerala Regional Mental Health Conference, “Manassinoru Karuthal,” held from May 8 to 9 in Kochi. The conference brought together […]

Small Catholic School Brings Big Change to Meghalaya Village

A small Catholic school in Mawlynrei village, under St. Dominic Savio Parish in Nongrah, has transformed the lives of many families by making education easier for children and strengthening the faith life of the community. Mawlynrei is home to around 1,300 Khasi families. For many years, the village had only one parish school located at […]

In Philippines Bishop-designate declines ordination, citing personal limitations after papal appointment

Fr. Gerardo Saco Jr., who had been named bishop of Tagbilaran, announced he would not proceed with his ordination scheduled for May 26, leaving the diocese without a bishop months after its last prelate was transferred. “After much prayer and careful discernment, I humbly inform the faithful of the Diocese of Tagbilaran of my decision […]

Thai Church shifts priestly formation toward accompaniment, pastoral leadership, and accountability

Thailand’s Catholic bishops are reshaping the way future priests are formed by investing in the training of seminary formators, emphasizing accompaniment, emotional maturity, and pastoral leadership in response to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The renewed approach marks a shift away from formation models focussed primarily on academics and discipline toward a more […]

South Korea’s Catholic hospitals launch first AI ethics charter centred on human dignity

South Korea’s Catholic medical network has launched the country’s first hospital AI ethics charter, with Church leaders insisting that artificial intelligence must never replace human compassion and responsibility in caring for the sick. The Catholic Medical Center (CMC), one of the country’s largest Catholic healthcare systems, formally unveiled its “Medical AI Ethics Charter” during the […]

Doctor-turned-priest brings years of medical service into ministry in Indonesia

The ordination of the 46-year-old paediatrician drew attention not only because of his unusual background, but also because it reflected a lifelong path shaped by service, faith, and quiet discernment. Priests with medical backgrounds remain rare in Indonesia, placing Fr. Yandis among a small number of Catholic clergy and religious who once pursued careers in […]

Hormuz crisis could push tens of millions of people into poverty

The UN Secretary‑General has warned that the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions of people into poverty, drive a sharp rise in global hunger and potentially tip the world toward recession. The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions of people into poverty, drive […]

Vatican Observatory has asteroid named after Pope Leo XIII

The Vatican Observatory announced that four asteroids have been named after important figures in its history-including Pope Leo XIII, who re-founded the organization in 1891-in a press release published on Wednesday, April 29. All four asteroids were discovered by Lithuanian astronomer Kazimieras Černis and Vatican Observatory astronomer Father Richard P. Boyle, using the Observatory’s Vatican […]