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Pope to Diplomatic Corps: Build peace with justice, truth, and hope

May 17, 2025

Pope Leo XIV addresses the Diplomatic Corps and encourages the ambassadors to pursue paths of peace with justice, truth and hope.
Cardinal Tagle reflects on Pope Leo XIV as a missionary shepherd

May 17, 2025

The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing.
Ex-classmate remembers Pope Leo XIV as 'man of integrity'

May 17, 2025

Fr Anthony Pizzo, Prior of the Midwest Province of the Augustinian Order, shares his personal experience of Pope Leo XIV, describing him as a man of integrity, balance, and deep commitment to the mission of the Church.
The rite for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Leo XIV

May 17, 2025

The celebration marking the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate on May 18 is a solemn liturgy. The rite highlights the bond with the Apostle Peter and his martyrdom, which nurtured the nascent Church of Rome, and the significance of the “Petrine” episcopal insignia conferred upon the Pope: the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman.
Over 100 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as death toll crosses 53,000

May 17, 2025

More than 100 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday as the death toll in the enclave, since 7 October 2023, crosses 53,000. Gaza's health ministry said hundreds more were injured in addition to those killed.
Pope Leo XIV pledges peace, unity and missionary renewal

May 16, 2025

The Catholic Church turned a new page in history on May 8, 2025, as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American missionary and Vatican official, was elected the 268th pope.
From the Editor’s Desk

May 16, 2025

When the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the familiar proclamation rang out — Habemus Papam — the world waited in suspense to discover who had been chosen to lead the Catholic Church.
Do you love Me? Learning to love like Christ

May 16, 2025

Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
Canon Law diploma course for lay people

May 16, 2025

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced the launch of a new diploma programme titled Canon Law for a Synodal Church, aimed at lay Catholics seeking a deeper understanding of their role within the Church.
Penang Diocese: Notifications and Updates #49

May 16, 2025

Establishment of Independent Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Lieutenancy of Malaysia Penang.