The 98th death anniversary of Ven. Agnelo will be commemorated at Pilar, Goa, from 11th to 20th November 2025. With daily Masses, a special solemn Mass presided by Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, novena prayers, and campaigns for his canonization, the celebration reflects his message of faith and hope.
On September 14, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 70th birthday. After just 132 days in office, Vatican observers continue to watch closely as he balances traditional papal imagery with gestures of inclusivity — signaling a pontificate that remains open to interpretation.
In a deeply moving ceremony on September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The joint canonization, postponed due to the death of Pope Francis, brought together two youth icons of holiness from different centuries. Seven more Blesseds are set for canonization this October.
Pope Leo signed a BMW motorcycle in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, drawing attention to a charitable cause. The bike is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Munich, with proceeds supporting a school in Madagascar for children exploited in mica mines.
In a heartfelt appeal amidst global unrest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the Universal Church to observe a day of prayer and fasting for world peace. Responding to this call, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) urges all faithful in India to unite in solemn observance on Friday, August 22, the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
