Pope Leo XIV this week urged U.S. religious superiors to prioritize community life, describing it as a place of “witness and strength.” The Vatican published the letter on July 22 …

Vatican City – Today, Wednesday 22 July 2026, the Reverend Joseph Chang Yanfeng received episcopal ordination. The Holy Father appointed him bishop of Chifeng on 15 June 2026, having approved …

by Marta Zhao Chifeng – More than 400 bishops, priests, women religious and lay faithful attended the episcopal ordination of Father Joseph Chang Yanfeng as Bishop of Chifeng, a diocese …

Antananarivo – Alarm is growing in Madagascar over a wave of unresolved disappearances and killings that, since the beginning of the year, has particularly affected children and adolescents, especially in …

The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in Aleppo has long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work. Now, after 112 years of ministry, the sisters will close their convent …

Jakarta – Speaking at the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences taking place at Hotel Mulia in Jakarta, Indonesia, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the …

Caracas – One month after the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, the humanitarian response remains in full swing as relief organizations continue to support affected communities. The Camillian humanitarian organization, …