Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics to switch off their cellphones during Lent to embrace silence, prayer, and reflection, while also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war nears its fourth year.
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From Raia to Sindhudurg: Fr. Agnelo Pinheiro Named Bishop by Pope Leo XIV
A journey that began in the quiet village of Raia in South Goa now leads to episcopal leadership in Maharashtra. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Agnelo Pinheiro as the new Bishop of Sindhudurg, marking a proud and prayerful moment for the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.
All Saints’ Day: A Timeless Celebration of Faith, Memory, and Holiness
All Saints’ Day, celebrated every November 1, stands as one of Christianity’s oldest and most meaningful traditions — a day devoted to honoring all saints, both known and unknown. Rooted in ancient history and carried through centuries of faith, it invites believers to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives that have illuminated the world with love, service, and holiness.
Goa Faithful Venerate Relic of Saint Carlo Acutis in Cavelossim During Canonisation in Rome
As Saint Carlo Acutis was canonized in Rome, hundreds gathered at Holy Cross Church, Cavelossim, to venerate a relic of the teen saint—his strand of hair encased in a statue. The relic, brought by the Capuchins, is part of a statewide pilgrimage, drawing faithful and inspiring the youth with Acutis’ legacy of holiness in the digital age.
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.