The Governments of Major Organisms in Asia shared a message with the Congregation following the ASCLA–General Government Encounter held from December 3–12, 2025, at the St. Paul Center for Renewal in Cavite, Philippines, highlighting a renewed experience of fraternity, spiritual discernment, and missionary commitment inspired by the Emmaus journey, and inviting the entire Congregation to walk together in Communion, Mission, and Participation in response to the challenges and hopes of Asia; the full message is available in the link below.
Fukuoka, Japan. Young Catholics from Japan, Macau, and Taiwan gathered at the Fukuoka Catholic Seminary from 21–25 August 2026 for the East Asia Delegation Claret Way. Guided by the theme, “Rooted in Christ’s Love, We Rise with Courage,” the five-day encounter brought...
Flores, Indonesia. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 15, 2026, causing widespread loss of life, displacement, and damage. The shallow offshore earthquake, centered about 30 kilometers northeast of Mbay in Nagekeo Regency at a...
Kazhakootam, Kerala, INDIA. The sacred relics of St. John Paul II and St. Carlo Acutis were solemnly enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre, Kazhakootam, Kerala – St. Thomas Province, on the evening of August 15, 2026. The installation was led by Fr. Martin Vitayathil,...
