Indonesian bishop declines cardinal appointment to ‘grow in priestly life’
The Vatican announced Tuesday evening that Pope Francis had accepted the request of Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur, OFM, not to...
Singapore’s president meets Pope Francis ahead of September visit
A little more than two months before his apostolic journey to the Southeast Asian city-state, Pope Francis received yesterday the...
Lazarus Devasahayam: ‘A saint for new beginnings’
Devasahayam, who took the name ‘Lazarus’ in 1745, was first approved for sainthood in February 2020 for “enduring increasing hardships”...
Extraordinary Communion Ministers reminded to live holy life worthy of appointment
A total of 36 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) serving the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Church of Mary Immaculate English Masses was commissioned by Fr Paul Lo.
Pope Francis dialogues with society’s marginalized in special broadcast
Pope Francis dialogues with four people living tough realities, those often “invisible” to society, in a special broadcast by Italy’s Mediaset network.
Catholic agencies urge G20 nations to provide debt relief amid pandemic
A host of Catholic organizations renew calls for rich nations to cancel debt and offer financial support for developing nations as they struggle with massive debt loads during the Covid-19 pandemic.