Eleven years after the tragic attacks on St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church, we honor the 15 lives lost—including the heroic Akash Bashir. Now recognized as a ‘Servant of God’ by the Pope, Akash’s sacrifice remains a beacon of courage and religious harmony in Pakistan.
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Sebastian Francis Shaw, O.F.M., until now metropolitan of Lahore, as vicar apostolic of Quetta, Pakistan.
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap., until now vicar apostolic of Quetta, as metropolitan archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan.
The Catholic Bible Commission Pakistan (CBCP) continues its mission of fostering a deeper love for Sacred Scripture through ongoing Bible study initiatives across the country. Recently, two On-Going Bible Study programs were organized in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, bringing together clergy and faithful for reflection on the biblical patriarch Jacob.
This sacred liturgy took place in the very chapel where, just a day earlier, he was elected the 267th Successor of St. Peter on the fourth ballot of the Conclave. A…
As the 133 Cardinal electors processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the solemn task of electing the new Pope, they recited their oath of secrecy and listened to a profound meditation offered by the former Preacher of the Papal Household.
The week began with a beautiful Opening Ceremony in Asif Town 2, where four young women made their public promise as they entered postulancy with the Dominican Sisters of Malta. Their commitment was a profound witness to a life built on the hope of Christ, setting a prayerful and inspiring tone for the week.
Prophetic Hope by inviting priests to condemn evil, proclaim the good, and trust in the restoration God promises through scriptures like Isaiah 35.
Eleven years after the tragic attacks on St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church, we honor the 15 lives lost—including the heroic Akash Bashir. Now recognized as a ‘Servant of God’ by the Pope, Akash’s sacrifice remains a beacon of courage and religious harmony in Pakistan.
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Sebastian Francis Shaw, O.F.M., until now metropolitan of Lahore, as vicar apostolic of Quetta, Pakistan.
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap., until now vicar apostolic of Quetta, as metropolitan archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan.
The Catholic Bible Commission Pakistan (CBCP) continues its mission of fostering a deeper love for Sacred Scripture through ongoing Bible study initiatives across the country. Recently, two On-Going Bible Study programs were organized in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, bringing together clergy and faithful for reflection on the biblical patriarch Jacob.
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his seventh reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of ‘Glory’. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Pope Leo encourages the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles to continue their mission in difficult regions across the globe and amongst those most in need.
Lahore, Pakistan — The Archdiocesan Fraternity Committee of the Archdiocese of Lahore organized the Annual Retreat for diocesan priests from 10–14 February at Arooj-e-Mariam Renewal Centre, Youhanabad, under the guidance of His Grace Archbishop Benny Mario Travas.
The Catholic Bible Commission Pakistan (CBCP) continues its mission of promoting love for Sacred Scripture through a series of formative activities held in January 2026 across Sindh.
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny, his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on 11 February at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo, Peru.
Lahore, Pakistan — Major Superiors of religious congregations in Pakistan gathered for the Annual General Meeting of the Major Superiors’ Leadership Conference in Pakistan (MSLCP), held from 3–4 February 2026 at the Renewal Centre, Lahore.
