Pope elevates Chennai Marian shrine to minor basilica
Leo XIV elevates Chennai’s Annai Vailankanni Shrine, recognizing its enduring importance as a place of pilgrimage, prayer and pastoral ministry.
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France’s faith revival
France sees faith resurgence as Pope Leo XIV’s visit highlights 21,000 catechumens in 2026, underscoring dramatic rise in youth baptisms.
Pope’s September intention
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers: protect water, appreciate with gratitude, justice, moderation, and defend everyone’s right to equal drinkable access.
Pope Leo XIV praises Indian Latin Catholic Church efforts
Pope Leo XIV met Indian Catholic bishops at the Vatican, praising the Latin Church’s efforts and its strategic pastoral plan.
Calcutta archbishop joins Vatican dicastery for evangelization mission
Pope Leo appoints Calcutta Archbishop Elias Frank to the Vatican evangelization dicastery, advancing India’s role in the universal Church’s mission.
Authentic relationships flourish beyond the digital world
Syro Malabar archbishop says Pope Leo’s encyclical calls human limitations opportunities for God’s mercy, urging authentic relationships beyond the digital connections.
Pope Leo’s July Intention
Pope Leo urges prayers to recognize every person’s unique sacred value and protect life with love, tenderness, and shared responsibility.
Pope encourages stronger Syro Malankara identity in Europe
Pope Leo XIV urged Syro Malankara Catholics in Europe to embrace their heritage, strengthen unity, and deepen their faith journey.
For the values of sport
Pope Leo: Pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together.”
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ released for Indian readers
India Latin bishops release Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical, highlighting human dignity, ethical responsibility and technology serving the common good.
Indian bishops welcome woman leading Vatican communications
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India welcomes Maria Montserrat Alvarado’s Vatican appointment, highlighting women’s leadership, digital evangelisation and emerging AI challenges.
Bombay archbishop warns Catholics against Ecumenical Church
Archbishop John Rodrigues says Catholics attending services of independent church risk violating Catholic discipline and communion under Pope Leo’s leadership.
Indian bishops back pope, rebuke Trump over remarks and AI image
Church leaders say comments ‘insulting to Christians’ as row deepens over US president’s criticism of
Pope Leo XIV’s peace appeal gains support from India’s Catholic bishops
CCBI warns of grave humanitarian consequences as violence escalates, endorsing Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for