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Tagle makes history as first Asian dean of cardinals
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (641+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is the new dean of the College of Cardinals, considered as a group of elites who advise the Pope and elect a new one when the papacy becomes vacant. This makes Tagle, 69, the first…...
Call to prayer after hospitalization of emeritus bishop of Puerto Escondido, Mexico
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (596+ words) infovaticana Florencio Armando Colín Cruz is the apostolic administrator of the diocese; his resignation was accepted on September 29, 2026, appointing a new prelate who will be installed in November. The Diocese of Puerto Escondido released a statement on October 10, 2026 regarding the…...
Head of Ballintemple congregation is first woman appointed to prestigious role by Pope Leo"My first feeling is one of profound thanksgiving to God. Throughout my life as a missionary and religious sister, I have sought simply to respond to God's call wherever it has led me," said Sr Mary. Sister Mary T Barron has been appointed to the prestigious role by Pope Leo XIV.
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (321+ words) Sister Mary T Barron has been appointed to the prestigious role by Pope Leo XIV. An Irish nun, who is the leader of her Cork-based congregation, is the first woman to be appointed to a presitigious role by Pope Leo. [/url]…...
‘Where Two Seas Meet’: Toronto Interfaith Gathering Celebrates Water and Unity
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (580+ words) On October 4th, members of Christian and Muslim communities gathered at the Mary Ward Centre in downtown Toronto to mark a rare and meaningful spiritual convergence. Titled “Where Two Seas Meet,” the gathering brought together two significant faith observances: the conclusion…...
Who is Luis Antonio Tagle, the first Filipino and Asian Dean of Cardinals?
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (495+ words) Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has become the first Filipino and Asian to serve as Dean of the College of Cardinals. Born in 1957 into a working-class family near Manila, Tagle was ordained a priest in 1982. He later served as Bishop of…...
Jesus Is Lord Church marks 48th year, celebrates God as 'Abba Father' | ABS-CBN News
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (79+ words) Jesus Is Lord Church marks 48th year, celebrates God as 'Abba Father' ABS-CBN Jesus Is Lord Church marks 48th year, celebrates God as 'Abba Father' Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya…...
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws under scrutiny over relentless minority persecution
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (278+ words) Brussels, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan’s record of blasphemy cases over the past decade, including cases emerging in 2026, highlights the human cost of religious accusations backed by criminal law. Such accusations can begin as whispered allegations and end in imprisonment, death sentences…...
Right-Wing Group Attacks Church Prayer Retreat in West Bengal
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (310+ words) Krishnanagar, October 10, 2026: Members of a right-wing group disrupted an annual prayer retreat for Santhali Christians at the Divine Love Retreat Centre in Jhalalkali, Krishnanagar, on October 9, prompting Church leaders to demand a government investigation and action against those responsible. Speaking…...
Sardar Mushtaq Gill Condemns Mob Attack in Narang Mandi, Calls for Repeal of Blasphemy Laws and International Action to Protect Pakistan’s Christians
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (1544+ words) Sardar Mushtaq Gill questioned why the mob resorted to violence when the accused was already in police custody and the matter was subject to legal proceedings. He emphasized that allegations must be investigated through lawful procedures and cannot justify attacks…...
Vienna to Host ‘Religious Identity and Global Identity’ Conference
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (411+ words) IQNA – The Austrian capital of Vienna will host a conference titled “Religious Identity and Global Identity: Perspectives on Interfaith Dialogue” on October 16, 2026. It comes at a time when the world faces mounting challenges regarding identity, cultural and religious coexistence, migration,…...