Bishop Broderick Pabillo criticizes new government restrictions on religious services, as the Bishops’ Conference releases new guidelines for public Masses. By Devin Watkins The Philippines has taken the first, timid steps toward…

Amid the contagion and death of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippine bishops consecrated the nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Wednesday, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. By Robin Gomes In a letter sent to all the…

Three young Vietnamese have found a novel way of expressing their gratitude to Pope Francis for the hope and inspiration he has been providing as humanity continues its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. By Robin Gomes Three…

Amid the Covid-19 restrictions, the Diocese of Antipolo in the Philippines is finding ways to nourish the faith life of the people and also observe the Marian month of May. By Robin Gomes The over 70 parishes of the Diocese of…

Dhaka’s St. John Vianney Hospital has temporarily closed down after its staff tested positive. By Robin Gomes A Catholic-run hospital in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka has been put on lockdown and all staff placed in self-quarantine…

The Catholic Church of Indonesia launched the Marian month of May with a live-streamed concelebrated Mass on May 1. By Robin Gomes Catholics throughout Indonesia are intensifying prayer for our common home, the earth, during the…

On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, all of the Bishops of the Philippines will join in consecrating the country to Mary in their own respective cathedrals. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp As the coronavirus continues to claim…

An explosion at a market place in Northen Syria leaves almost 40 dead, and 50 more injured. Vatican News The deadly explosion of a fuel tanker in the city of Afrin in Northen Syria killed almost 40 people and is considered one of…

After a 2-minute silence, Church bells across Sri Lanka tolled on Tuesday, in commemoration of those killed in the suicide bomb attacks on 3 churches and 3 upscale hotels on Easter Sunday, exactly a year ago on April 21. By Robin…

At an Easter Sunday Mass, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo said that the message of Christ is to love your enemies. He said Christians have forgiven their killers. By Robin Gomes Sri Lankan Catholics have forgiven the Easter…