The Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi was officially elevated to the status of a minor basilica on January 16, marking a historic milestone attended by diplomats, clergy, and faithful from across the Gulf and beyond.
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Visit Kuwait for Historic Proclamation of Our Lady of Arabia as Minor Basilica
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, will undertake an official visit to Kuwait from January 14 to 16, 2026, to preside over the proclamation of the Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi as a Minor Basilica—the first in the Arabian Peninsula.
98th Death Anniversary of Ven. Agnelo: Pilgrim of Hope
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.
Pope Leo XIV Turns 70: Balancing Tradition and Change in the Vatican
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.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Together in Historic Ceremony
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.
