Padre Pio shrine in Batangas elevated to international status
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Padre Pio shrine in Batangas elevated to international status

Manila (SE): The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation elevated the National Shrine and Parish of St….

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Religious leaders appeal after earthquake disrupts southern Philippines
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Religious leaders appeal after earthquake disrupts southern Philippines

MANILA (LiCAS News): The Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines called for prayer and…

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Consistory: Focus on global situation, Magnifica Humanitas and synod
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Consistory: Focus on global situation, Magnifica Humanitas and synod

VATICAN (SE): A reflection on the international situation and the life of local Churches, a…

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Commissioning marks milestone for Putonghua pastoral ministry in Hong Kong
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Commissioning marks milestone for Putonghua pastoral ministry in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (SE): In a historic milestone, the Diocese of Hong Kong hosted its inaugural…

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Diocese to welcome three new priests in June
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Diocese to welcome three new priests in June

HONG KONG (SE): On June 13, the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong will welcome three…

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Pope Leo XIV appoints first non-religious woman to lead Dicastery for Communication
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Pope Leo XIV appoints first non-religious woman to lead Dicastery for Communication

VATICAN (OSV News): Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado, president and chief operating…

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‘The artificial intelligence should be disarmed’ A reflection on Magnifica Humanitas
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‘The artificial intelligence should be disarmed’ A reflection on Magnifica Humanitas

Introduction On 25 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV presented his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas [Magnificent Humanity]…

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