Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, has made a passionate call for climate justice and ecological conversion, urging the global community to change not only policies but hearts.
Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, celebrated his first Mass as head of the Catholic Church inside the Sistine Chapel, calling his election both a "cross and a blessing." The Chicago-born Augustinian, who succeeds Pope Francis, emphasized joy, humility, and the need to spread the Gospel in a secular world.
The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has announced a series of appointments and transfers of priests in various parishes and institutions, aiming to ensure effective pastoral care and administration.
Eight deacons were ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman at Se Cathedral, Old Goa. The newly ordained priests were appointed to various parishes, and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes emphasized the importance of being shepherds of hope, treasuring their priesthood, and building unity among the people.
The Archbishop Patriarch of Goa and Daman has requested prayers for Pope Francis' recovery as he receives hospital treatment, seeking strength in faith and a complete recovery.
