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INTERRELIGIOUS COLLOQUIUM IN ASTANA - Promoting A “Culture of Care” With the Most Vulnerable Children
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INTERRELIGIOUS COLLOQUIUM IN ASTANA - Promoting A “Culture of Care” With the Most Vulnerable Children

Caring for children with incurable diseases, safeguarding their dignity, and exploring the contribution that religions can make to responding to human vulnerability were at the heart of the Second Joint Colloquium between the International Center for Interreligious and Interreligious Dialogue of Kazakhstan and the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue of the Holy See, which took place at the National Museum of Astana on October 2nd and 3rd.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE MARIAMABAD SHRINE – Marian Devotion Breaks Religious Boundaries
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PILGRIMAGE TO THE MARIAMABAD SHRINE – Marian Devotion Breaks Religious Boundaries

The rain, the disruptions, and the forecasts of bad weather did not diminish the deep Marian devotion of the faithful in Pakistan. On September 4th, celebrations began at the Mariamabad Shrine for the 77th National Pilgrimage, a pillar of Marian devotion among Pakistani Catholics, which ended on September 6th.

BISHOP SIPRIANUS HORMAT OF INDONESIA – Witnessing the Emergence of a Remarkable Spirit of Solidarity
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BISHOP SIPRIANUS HORMAT OF INDONESIA – Witnessing the Emergence of a Remarkable Spirit of Solidarity

An earthquake can cause many things to collapse in a matter of seconds. Homes, places of worship, schools – even our sense of security can suddenly become fragile. However, amidst the devastation caused by the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Flores on August 15, we witnessed the emergence of a remarkable spirit of solidarity: people began to help each other generously and without reservation. Many began sending food, distributing medicine, and offering their time as volunteers. Government agencies, health professionals, humanitarian organizations, and local Catholic communities mobilized through their respective networks.

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CAMEROON – Archbishop Samuel Kleda’s Agenda for Peace and Integrity
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CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CAMEROON – Archbishop Samuel Kleda’s Agenda for Peace and Integrity

Forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane prison conditions are among the serious abuses denounced by Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala, the most important city in Cameroon, in a Pastoral Letter on prison conditions, published at the end of June. Recalling the teaching of Jesus – “I was in prison and you came to visit me”

THE SPIRIT OF SYNODALITY IN THAILAND – Pray for Peace and Harmony
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THE SPIRIT OF SYNODALITY IN THAILAND – Pray for Peace and Harmony

For some months now, all Sunday Masses in Bangkok and throughout Thailand have included special prayer intentions to “disarm hearts.” The goal is to not give in to hatred, and instead strive to build bridges of reconciliation between Thailand and Cambodia.

CARING FOR OUR “COMMON HOME” – Care for Creation and Stewardship of the Earth in the Catholic Church of the Philippines
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CARING FOR OUR “COMMON HOME” – Care for Creation and Stewardship of the Earth in the Catholic Church of the Philippines

Priests, religious and lay people from the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino recently participated in a peaceful march and prayer celebration organized by the Social Action Commission of the Diocese of Bayombong, in the center of the Philippine island of Luzon. They thus expressed their solidarity with Bishop José Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong and Father Christian Dumangeng, both accused and convicted in a legal process concerning mining activities in the Kasibu area.

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NEPAL – Looking to the Future with Confidence
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CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NEPAL – Looking to the Future with Confidence

At a time when Nepal is undergoing a period of profound political and social renewal, the Catholic Church looks to the future with confidence. The Catholic community is constantly growing: every year, about one hundred adults are baptized and received into the Catholic Church, bringing the total number of faithful to almost 9,400, who are involved in educational, social and pastoral projects throughout the country. “We see the work of God in our country,” says Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, in an interview with the Fides news agency.

7.8-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRUCK PHILIPPINES – Church Leaders Rally Aid, Prayers for Mindanao Earthquake Victims
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7.8-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRUCK PHILIPPINES – Church Leaders Rally Aid, Prayers for Mindanao Earthquake Victims

Catholic leaders expressed solidarity Monday with communities devastated by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Philippines. The tectonic tremor hit at 7:37 a.m. off Sarangani on June 8, according to the Phivolcs, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 100 others across different provinces in Mindanao. The quake knocked out electricity in many areas while destroying houses, infrastructure, roads and some churches.

GROWTH OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LAOS – New Redemptorists Ordained in Laos
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GROWTH OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LAOS – New Redemptorists Ordained in Laos

The small Catholic community of Laos recently celebrated the priestly ordination of two deacons at the Cathedral of St. Louis in Thakhek, Khammouane province. They are Father Peter Gnantina Phiakeo (C.Ss.R.) and Father Philip Nouy Kamhou (C.Ss.R.). The celebration presided over by Jean-Marie Vianney….

POPE LEO XIV’S VISIT TO ANGOLA – Renewing and Rebuilding the Future
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POPE LEO XIV’S VISIT TO ANGOLA – Renewing and Rebuilding the Future

Even in Angola, a “beautiful but wounded” country, the encounter with the Risen Christ “who walks beside us” can grant us the grace to “renew and rebuild the future.” In Kilamba, a suburb of Luanda, the Angolan capital, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass (on April 19, the Third Sunday of Easter) before a crowd of 100,000 people. A vibrant crowd of expectation….

HOLY FATHER VISITS EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Pastoral Work of the Salesian Sisters
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HOLY FATHER VISITS EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Pastoral Work of the Salesian Sisters

With the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Equatorial Guinea approaching, scheduled for April 21-23, preparations are intensifying, involving the entire population and the local Christian community. The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of Equatorial Guinea, for example, organized a camp under the theme “Christ Lives!”

LEPROSY COLONIES IN VIETNAM – Nuns Caring for the Soul and Body
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LEPROSY COLONIES IN VIETNAM – Nuns Caring for the Soul and Body

Most leprosy colonies in Vietnam were established between the beginning of the 20th century (such as Quy Hoa, in the city of Qui Nhon, in central Vietnam, in 1929) and the 1960s and 1970s (such as Bien Hoa, in southern Vietnam, in 1968) in remote and isolated areas, due to fear of the disease spreading to the community. Therefore…

Salesians Celebrate Centenary – A Century of Missionary Work
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Salesians Celebrate Centenary – A Century of Missionary Work

The Salesians celebrate a century of missionary work in India, dedicating themselves to the education of young people, the care of children, and the support and training of the poorest and most vulnerable, especially on the streets of Kolkata, a vast metropolis of 22 million inhabitants in the east of the country….

FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND MISSIONARY INVOLVEMENT – Pontifical Mission Societies in Bolivarian Countries
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FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND MISSIONARY INVOLVEMENT – Pontifical Mission Societies in Bolivarian Countries

What are the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), what is their mission, and what is their field of action? These questions will be answered in detail in an online course for the Bolivarian countries, which begins on January 31. “The National Directorates of the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Bolivarian countries – Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia – have joined forces for the second consecutive year to offer a course on the activities of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS IN VENEZUELA – Mother and Divine Shepherdess, Gathers Her Entire Flock
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THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS IN VENEZUELA – Mother and Divine Shepherdess, Gathers Her Entire Flock

During the Mass celebrated on January 14th in the city of Santa Rosa, on the occasion of the 168th visit of the Divine Shepherdess, one of the most important religious figures in Venezuela, Archbishop Polito Rodríguez Mendez stated the following: “We are called to rebuild a society in which we all participate. The Jubilee Year has ended, but hope has not; on the contrary, it remains alive in our hearts.”

Myanmar Episcopal Conference – Appeals for Peace During Election Period
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Myanmar Episcopal Conference – Appeals for Peace During Election Period

The theme of peace was at the center of the assembly of the Myanmar Episcopal Conference, which recently took place in Yangon and ended with a solemn Mass in the city’s cathedral, presided over by Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, with the closing rite of the Holy Door and the Jubilee Year. All the bishops, priests and religious of Yangon, representatives of other dioceses, numerous nuns, 140 seminarians and thousands of faithful participated in the Mass. Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 59th World Day of Peace, “Peace be with you: towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace,” served as a backdrop for all the contributions presented during the four days of dialogue and assembly of the Burmese bishops.

92ND MARRIAGE RENEWAL COURSE IN VIETNAM – “What God Has Joined Together, Let No Man Separate”
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92ND MARRIAGE RENEWAL COURSE IN VIETNAM – “What God Has Joined Together, Let No Man Separate”

“Marriage doesn’t last long if it isn’t nurtured daily,” said Father Peter Nguyen Van Truong to participants of the 92nd Marriage Renewal Course, held at Sam Son Parish, Thanh Hoa Diocese, Central Vietnam, from November 21-23, 2025, with the presence of 50 Catholic and non-Catholic couples from various regions of the country and abroad. To date, 92 “Marriage Renewal” courses have been organized specifically for couples, regardless of religion, by the Diocesan Commissions for Marriage and Family Pastoral Care in parishes throughout Vietnam, reports Andrew Doan Thanh Phong, reporter for the Fides news agency.

Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra – Capuchins- In Solidarity with the Displaced and the Poor
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Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra – Capuchins- In Solidarity with the Displaced and the Poor

The worst is over, but the emergency continues. Floods and landslides have swept away entire villages. Many people are homeless. Rescue teams are trying to reach the displaced: for some it is possible, for others not, because the areas remain isolated. This is the scenario still prevailing in northern Sumatra, Indonesia, after the passage of the devastating Cyclone Senyar. In the region, Tropical Cyclone Senyar brought torrential rains, floods and landslides, leaving countless dead and missing, 1.5 million people affected and more than 570,000 displaced.

BLACK NOVEMBER IN NIGERIA – The Ongoing Bloody Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
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BLACK NOVEMBER IN NIGERIA – The Ongoing Bloody Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

This November has been particularly harsh for Catholic and Muslim communities in Nigeria. In the early morning hours of November 17th, “shortly before morning prayers,” an unknown number of girls were kidnapped by armed men who attacked a girls’ school in the northwest of that African country. The gang members attacked the Maga Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in the Danko/Wasagu district, Kebbi state. After killing the school’s vice-principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku – who tried in vain to protect the students – and wounding a security guard, the attackers fled to the neighboring state of Zamfara, taking an undetermined number of girls with them. The area where the kidnapping occurred is part of the Emirate of Zuru and is predominantly Muslim.