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Baroda diocese promulgates statutes for pastoral councilThe Diocese of Baroda has introduced new statutes for its pastoral council, strengthening collaboration, lay participation and pastoral service in th…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D449be5bb-6950-4931-a539-ef7b488948d4)
திருத்தந்தை: வாழ்க்கையின் சிரமங்களுக்கு மத்தியில் மரியா ‘பாதுகாப்பான அடைக்கலம்’பொது பார்வையாளர்கள் சந்திப்பில் திருத்தந்தை லியோ XIV, அக்டோபர் மாதத்தில் உலக அமைதிக்காக, குறிப்பாக மரியாவிடம் ஜெபமாலை ஜெபிக்குமாறு லூர்தில் விடுத்த அ…
275 Lay Evangelizers Sent Forth to Share God’s Love Across Tamil NaduThe Diocese of Thanjavur commissioned 275 lay evangelizers during a special Mass at Velankanni Shrine in Tamil Nadu, sending them forth to share the…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D13d1354d-c845-42b0-99c7-6bf1c427314f)
आर्थिक और राजनीतिक मुद्दों को समझने के लिए परिवार एक महत्वपूर्ण माध्यमपोप लियो XIV ने कलीसिया और समाज में परिवारों की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका पर जोर देते हुए कहा कि परिवार प्रेम, सेवा और विश्वास के माध्यम से सुसमाचार फैलाने औ…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db3b79de7-13e2-4a62-a090-7c40cf7fcfd2)
Special attention needs to be given to fragilityThe Pope pointed out that an important element to focus on is “fragility,” as it strongly shapes peoples’ lives and relationship with God and the Chu…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D4b7810ea-67b2-4c86-9c1d-babfa7b787eb)
ఒకరినొకరు మరియు పరిశుద్ధాత్మను ఆలకించడంపోప్ లియో XIV ఒకరినొకరు, పరిశుద్ధాత్మను ఆలకిస్తూ, నేటి కుటుంబాలు ఎదుర్కొంటున్న సవాళ్లలో క్రీస్తు కృప, నిరీక్షణ, సువార్తను అందించేందుకు కొత్త మార్గాలన…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D944cb285-5c2c-4927-bdc3-243371687b85)
Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?Pope Leo XIV urges Bishops worldwide to share their Churches’ experiences over the past decade and courageously address the challenges, questions and…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0167860c-7ab4-416f-b2a4-705dbec874b2)
A disarmed and disarming peaceAssisi 2026, titled “Disarmed and Disarming Peace,” inspired by Pope Leo’s words, will reaffirm that peace is possible, 40 years after Pope John Paul…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db09c6544-d0b6-46b1-b631-d025931a49b9)
धर्म की शांति स्थापित करने में भूमिका2026 का यह आयोजन 25 से 27 अक्टूबर तक असीसी में होगा और यह मूल आयोजन की 40वीं वर्षगांठ के अवसर पर आयोजित किया जा रहा है। इसकी जानकारी आज पवित्र आसन के…
పోప్ ప్రసంగం: జీవితంలోని లోతైన ప్రశ్నలను అర్థం చేసుకునేలా ప్రజలకు సహాయపడటమే చర్చి లక్ష్యంపోప్ లియో XIV మాట్లాడుతూ, దేవుని రాజ్యాన్ని స్థాపించడం, మానవులందరి రక్షణ కోసం చర్చి కృషి చేస్తుందని అన్నారు. వ్యక్తిగత పవిత్రత, సోదర ప్రేమ ద్వారా ఈ ల…
रोज़री को कभी-कभी “सुसमाचार की प्रार्थना” क्यों कहा जाता है...?6 अक्टूबर, 2026: रोज़री माता मरियम से जुड़ी प्रार्थना है। इसमें “हे मेरी” प्रार्थना दोहराते हुए यीशु के जीवन के रहस्यों पर मनन किया जाता है। इसलिए इस…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dd0ef89b9-ac38-4bcd-bdfe-96525afbe9e1)
Amoris laetitia: For a new proclamation of Gospel with families and for familiesOn October 7, Pope Leo XIV will open a meeting with Eastern Church leaders and Bishops’ Conference presidents to mark 10 years of Pope Francis’ Amori…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D6a7b8d13-fcf2-443a-b8ee-7dd29b36db87)
Congregation Leader of the Holy Rosary Sisters calls for ecological consciousnessThe Season of Creation ended on October 4, 2026. Sr. Franca Onyibor urged Holy Rosary Sisters to embrace ecological awareness and care for God’s crea…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D40a7eac2-f4d4-4e92-a172-33533815d8f5)
Cardinal Zuppi in Russia: Strengthen and speed up checks to reunite familiesCardinal Matteo Zuppi returned from Moscow after his third mission, focusing on Ukrainian prisoners of war, missing persons, and efforts to reunite c…
అక్టోబర్ 7 నుంచి కుటుంబాలపై పోప్ లియో XIV ప్రత్యేక సమావేశంకుటుంబాలు ఎదుర్కొంటున్న సవాళ్లు, గత పదేళ్ల అనుభవాలు, కుటుంబాలతో కలిసి క్రైస్తవ సందేశాన్ని ఎలా ముందుకు తీసుకెళ్లాలనే అంశాలపై బిషప్‌లు, కుటుంబాలు మరియు…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D3eba2cf3-5e98-4657-b17e-b4db5f298628)
Protection of Minors Commission sets priorities for next phase of workThe Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes its October Plenary Assembly, focusing on survivor participation, safeguarding in co…
Grok AI chatbot affirms divinity of Christ, citing historical record: 'Jesus is not a fake god'Grok, an artificial intelligence conversational assistant built by Elon Musk's company xAI, has drawn widespread attention in recent days for affirmi…
Spain: Faith in Malaga and the PeripheriesSr. Lucía López Álvarez-Ossorio lives the Gospel through presence and compassion, walking alongside young people, listening to their struggles, and h…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Deb0b9ff6-53ee-4b56-a1bf-f804bc18bc6a)
Pope urges Korean priests and religious to ‘bear witness to reconciliation'In a meeting with Korean priests and religious, Pope Leo expresses his hope that those attending the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day will receive the fait…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D135436f0-45de-4c8b-a68d-659bd0f1a584)
The Borromean Sisters in Jerusalem sow the seeds of peaceSince 1989, the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in Jerusalem have been running a kindergarten where children from Muslim and Christian famil…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D4c21cb36-1bd5-4959-a1ed-25fb0130871d)
Ghana’s Religious Superiors seek sustainable funding for Mission at 2026 PlenaryMajor Superiors of religious and consecrated persons in Ghana are expected to explore sustainable paths for their mission at this year's plenary asse…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D1a32319c-a642-4522-9b2d-d2d276829e83)
Cardinal Ravasi joins jury for 2027 Zayed Award for Human FraternityThe Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announces its five-member judging committee for 2027, recognizing individuals and organizations working to advan…
Cardinal Zuppi in Assisi: Saint Francis reminds us that war is not our destinyAt Mass on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi marking the eighth centenary of his death Cardindal Matteo Zuppi says that at a time when we are temp…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Debcac86a-79dd-40fa-9cb5-0bda015fd0fe)
Archbishop Rodrigues Urges Gratitude and Solidarity with Farmers at Agera FeastArchbishop John Rodrigues urged Catholics celebrating Agera to thank God for the harvest, appreciate farmers, support those facing drought and hardsh…
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