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Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie (in photo), M.C.C.J., Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries as auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
New statistics from the Vatican’s Agenzia Fides news agency revealed that while Europe’s Catholic population decreased by nearly half a million in 2022, growth occurred in other areas. Globally, the Catholic population reached approximately 1.39 billion, an increase of over 13 million. Catholics now make up about 17.7% of the world’s population.
The success of the just concluded Synod on Synodality hinges on the Church becoming more welcoming, even to non-Catholics, Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David (in photo) said. Speaking to CBCP News at the end of the month-long second session of the Synod of Bishops’ 16th general assembly, the bishop of Kalookan said this was his hope for the particular churches, or dioceses and eparchies, across the world.
The ongoing war in Sudan, stemming from a power struggle between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to severe humanitarian crises, with thousands killed, millions displaced, and widespread atrocities, yet it remains largely overlooked by global media.
Religious leaders in Mindanao have reaffirmed their commitment to peace and sustainable development during the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MiRLeC), held in Davao City.
In a meeting with representatives of Popular Movements marking the 10th anniversary of their first encounter at the Vatican, Pope Francis encouraged the participants to fight against social injustices, reiterating his proposal for a Universal Basic Income and higher taxes for billionaires.
In a significant address to parish priests gathered for the International Meeting “Parish Priests for the Synod,” Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for priests worldwide to engage in the ongoing synodal process actively.
Pope Francis appointed Comboni Missionary Fr. Victor Hugo Castillo Matarrita (in photo) as Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro in the Central African Republic.
The Vatican has announced the theme for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea: “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). “This theme resonates deeply with the challenges confronting today’s youth,” wrote Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee, general coordinator for WYD Seoul 2027.
Jan Havlik (in illustration), who died at the age of 37 from the consequences of torture in Soviet-era prisons, was proclaimed blessed in recognition of his faith and suffering. Jan Havlik, born in 1928 in Dubovce, Trnava region, Slovakia, was a member of the Missionary Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
