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Malaysian Catholics Mark Holy Thursday with Multilingual Liturgies, Strong Youth Participation
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (384+ words) Catholic parishes across West Malaysia and the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak observed Holy Thursday with Maundy Thursday services conducted in multiple languages, including English, Bahasa Malaysia, and local vernaculars such as Iban and Bidayuh. In Kota Padawan, within…...
At Chrism Mass, Pope Urges Priests to Spread Christ’s Fragrance Where Death Reigns
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (409+ words) At the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called on priests to bring Christ's presence into places marked by suffering and despair, urging them to "spread the fragrance of Christ where the stench of death reigns," Vatican…...
Pakistan: Punjab Government Approves New Religious Education Books for Non-Muslim Students
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (241+ words) In an official notification issued on March 30, the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) approved new Religious Education textbooks for non-Muslim students in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Church leaders and rights groups have welcomed the move. Fr....
An 8-Minute Sunday Homily Is Enough, Says Philippine Bishop to Clergy
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (440+ words) Presiding over the Chrism Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, Bishop Elias Ayuban, CMF, called on his clergy to rediscover their identity and mission. "The most powerful homily is the…...
Pakistan Archbishop Raises Alarm Over Court Ruling on Underage Christian Girl’s Marriage
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (311+ words) Archbishop Joseph Arshad of the Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi in Pakistan has expressed deep concern and alarm over a recent ruling by the Federal Shariat Court validating the marriage of an underage Christian girl. The ruling on March 25, 2026, which upheld…...
Bangladesh: Christian Leaders Demand Public Holiday for Easter Sunday
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (219+ words) The Bangladesh Christian Association organized a human chain and rally in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on March 31, calling for a government holiday on Easter Sunday. Fr. Albert T. Rozario represented the Archdiocese of Dhaka. Speakers reiterated the…...
Bangladeshi Priest Reflects on Joy, Sacrifice, and Service on Priest Day
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (451+ words) The Catholic Church in Bangladesh observes Priest Day on Holy Thursday, commemorating the institution of the priesthood and reminding the faithful of Christ's call to serve through humility, sacrifice, and love. On this day, laypeople across the country greet their…...
Philippines: Fisherfolk Groups and Church Leaders Call for Fuel Aid, Renewable Energy as Costs Surge
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (135+ words) Philippines: Fisherfolk Groups and Church Leaders Call for Fuel Aid, Renewable Energy as Costs Surge'Radio Veritas Asia Fisherfolk and environmental groups in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have appealed to the national government to extend urgent assistance and promote renewable energy solutions…...
Dalai Lama Endorses Pope Leo’s Palm Sunday Peace Appeal
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (354+ words) The Dalai Lama has expressed strong support for Pope Leo's recent call for peace, affirming the Holy Father's appeal for an end to violence and a renewed commitment to compassion and dialogue among nations and peoples. In a message dated…...
Mumbai Parish Organizes 42nd Blood Donation Camp as Lenten Service
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (206+ words) The Legion of Mary from St. Francis Xavier's Church in Ville Parle, a suburban parish in Mumbai, western India, organized its 42nd blood donation camp on March 29 under the theme "Donate Blood, Save Lives." The camp was held in partnership with…...