The Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith conferred episcopal consecration on Mgr. John Kennedy and Mgr. Philippe Curbelié, respectively secretary and undersecretary of the dicastery he heads. By Devin Watkins Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández celebrated mass on Saturday evening in St. Peter’s Basilica. The prefect of the Dicastery for the…
Vatican news The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, convened by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), was attended by around 40 eminent leaders from various Christian denominations at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. By LiCAS News The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, which aims…
Bishops ordained in the last 12 months from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a comprehensive formation course. The event, which also includes newly consecrated bishops from the Eastern Churches, is organized by the Dicastery for Bishops, the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches and the Dicastery for Evangelization. By Father Paweł Rytel-Andrianik…
Vatican news In this week’s news from the Churches of the East, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient, Christians celebrate the feast of St. Matthew in Iraq and Eastern Rite bishops in Europe hold their annual meeting. This week’s news from the Orient: Party at Mar Mattai On September 17, hundreds of faithful gathered at…
Vatican news Following recent flooding in northern Thailand, the Bishop of Chiang Rai and hundreds of volunteers are working to clear thick mud from churches and homes. By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai – Thailand, LiCAS News In northern Thailand, the bishop of Chiang Rai and his parishioners, along with hundreds of hill tribe volunteers, are racing against…
Our editorial director reflects on Pope Francis’ first day in Papua New Guinea, as he met with the country’s civil authorities and lay and ordained ministers of the Church in Port Moresby. By Andrea Tornielli – Port Moresby How can we get young people excited about mission? “I don’t think there are any ‘techniques’ for…
Vatican news As the Church marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Indian Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, chairman of the Human Development Office of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, reflects on the importance of praising God for his wonderful gift of Creation. By Bishop Allwyn D’Silva The World…
Vatican news Bishops in Ireland have expressed shock and dismay following news of a repeated assault on a Catholic chaplain by a teenager on Thursday. By Lisa Zengarini Irish bishops have expressed shock and outrage following the stabbing of a military chaplain in Galway. The incident happened on Thursday, when Father Paul Murphy was stabbed…
Vatican news In a world plagued by misinformation and fake news, a Catholic bishop has stressed that the Church’s true influence lies in sharing the truth of God’s mercy, compassion and goodness. By Roy Lagarde, LiCAS News Bishop Jose Rapadas of Iligan told Catholic communicators that by embodying these virtues in their ministry, they make…
Vatican news Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), is urging parish priests to share pastoral responsibilities with the laity during the ongoing “National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod” in Manila. By LiCAS News The event, which runs from July 29 to August 1, brought together…