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Graduation at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Taken from the Facebook page of the Pontifical Gregorian University Faculty of Social Sciences:
His article, “Towards a Synodal Culture of Leadership”, explores how the synodal experience of the Church offers a powerful framework for rethinking leadership, management and governance in the light of the Gospel.
At the heart of the reflection is a simple but demanding conviction: Christian leadership is not rooted in power, control or self-promotion, but in service, listening, communion and shared discernment.
The article also connects Cardinal Grech’s address with some of the great challenges of our time: the role of relationships in the life of the Church, the ethical questions raised by artificial intelligence, the crisis of democratic participation, and the call to build a civilization of love.
Centenary celebrations of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia
The Rogationists and Daughters of Divine Zeal inaugurate the centenary commemorating the birth into heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia with a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration on Monday, 1 June, at the Parish of Saints Anthony and Hannibal Mary in Rome.
Vatican News Stories
These news stories were done during my Tirocinio at the Vatican News. It was an amazing experience of working in the Dicastery of communication and meeting amazing persons who day by day work on news about the Pope, Vatican, the Church and the World.
Philippines: Archbishop Villegas calls for conversion on Good Friday
In a Good Friday message, Archbishop Socrates Villegas invites the faithful to confront the darkness of sin and rediscover the light of Christ through repentance and faith.
Indonesia: Bishop’s call for building priestly fraternity
At the heart of holy week preparations, the Church in Larantuka gathers for the Chrism Mass, renewing priestly vows and strengthening unity in mission and hope.
Philippines: Church marks 505th anniversary of first Easter Mass
Faithful gather in Limasawa to commemorate the historic first Easter Mass in the Philippines, renewing their mission as a people of faith and hope.
Filipino migrants chorale weaves tapestry of faith and music
Inaugurating Holy Week, a Filipino choral group based in London brings together faith, culture, and community through music, offering a powerful witness of Filipino Catholic spirituality abroad.
Timor-Leste: Call for selfless service at early Chrism Mass
During the Chrism Mass in Timor-Leste’s Dili Cathedral, Archbishop Virgílio do Carmo da Silva invites clergy and faithful to rediscover their vocation, unity, and mission rooted in Christ.
Singapore: Largest number of new Catholics this Easter
After a decade, more than 1,200 catechumens and candidates prepare to enter the Church, as the Archdiocese of Singapore highlights growing interest in the faith.
Digital Missionaries: ‘Who influences the influencers?’
Nearly 200 participants gathered in Rome for a conference organized by four pontifical universities dedicated to reflecting on the pastoral, spiritual, human, and intellectual formation needed for the emerging mission field of digital evangelization.
Synod releases Report on Mission in the Digital Environment
A final report from Study Group 3 of the Synod of Bishops underscores the need for the Church to engage the digital environment as a vital space for evangelization, dialogue, and pastoral accompaniment.
Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith
Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity.
Solomon Islands bishops meet and encourage seminarians
During their first meeting of 2026, the bishops of the Solomon Islands gather with seminarians and formators at Holy Name of Mary Seminary, where five students receive their cassocks.
Papuan women carry mercy to remote homes
On Basilaki Island in Papua New Guinea, the women of the parish bring prayer, companionship, and the Eucharist to the sick and elderly during the Lenten season. Celebrating the Women’s month of March, we remember those who serve the Church in the peripheries.
Cardinal Koovakad: Women’s leadership needed in times of crisis
Speaking at a conference in Rome, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligous Dialogue highlights the role of women, dialogue and cultural cooperation in a world marked by conflict and divisions.
Cardinal David: When war is played like a video game
The Vice President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on the growing conflict in the Middle East, warning that digital warfare can make violence appear distant from the human suffering it causes.
JRS offers aid to displaced migrants amid growing violence in Lebanon
As violence intensifies in Lebanon, hundreds of thousands of people are being displaced around the country, prompting humanitarian organizations to respond urgently to growing needs for shelter, food, and psycho-social support.
Bishop Martinelli: May Our Lady of Arabia watch over us and grant us peace
After US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Bishop Martinelli invites the faithful to pray for peace and the well-being of the people.
Webinar highlights social media as space of mission for vocation
Coping with the digital environment, a recent international webinar explored how social media can become an authentic space of witness, accompaniment, and community discernment.
South Korean Catholics call for denuclearization ahead of Fukushima anniversary
Catholics in Seoul have begun a series of public Masses opposing the extension and expansion of nuclear power plants, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster.
Filipinos celebrate 40th anniversary of People Power in Rome
Filipino clergy, religious, and lay faithful residing in Rome gather to remember EDSA People Power as a moment of courage, unity, and moral clarity.
Indonesia hosts symposium on media’s effect on religious practice
An international symposium gathers scholars and practitioners to reflect on the transformative impact of digital media on religion and culture across Southeast Asia.
Catholics in Asia celebrate Lunar New Year
Faith and culture come together as Catholic communities across Asia mark the Lunar New Year through family gatherings, prayer, and acts of charity.
“One Large Family”: First pastoral gathering in Siam Reap, Cambodia
About 600 participants from 10 pastoral centers come together in Siem Reap, Cambodia for the first pastoral gathering of clergy, religious, and lay leaders for “communion, mission and shared service”.
Church in Northern Thailand urges ethical formation in the AI age
As digital technologies and artificial intelligence continue to reshape society, Church leaders in northern Thailand are stressing the need for stronger formation in conscience, values, and ethical responsibility.
Philippine Church highlights unity as Lent, Ramadan begin together
With Ramadan and Lent starting on the same day, Church leaders in the Philippines see the moment as a rare opportunity for Muslims and Christians to deepen prayer, solidarity, and mutual understanding.
Talitha Kum Youth Ambassador: ‘Use all platforms to end trafficking’
Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana, Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the “Talitha Kum” anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual “International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking” on 8 February.
Vietnamese Church highlights vocation growth, calls for renewed missionary formation
With dozens of new transitional deacons ordained this year, Church leaders and commentators in Vietnam are emphasizing the need to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service.
Martyrdom of Fr Francesco Palliola remembered in Anniversary Mass
On the 378th anniversary of his martyrdom, the Diocese of Dipolog in the Philippines commemorates Fr. Francesco Palliola with a Eucharistic celebration and welcomes positive developments in his cause for canonization.
Philippine bishops urge stronger diocesan action against trafficking
Ahead of the “International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking”, the Philippine bishops are calling for stronger diocesan structures to combat the scourge and warn that the country is suffering from multiple forms of exploitation.
