Water gives life, sustains communities and keeps the earth alive. Yet it is often wasted, polluted and taken for granted. This concern was at the heart of the Season of Creation celebration held at Dar-ul-Kalam Lahore on 16 October 2026, under the theme “Living Water.”
The Archdiocese of Lahore warmly welcomed Msgr. Indunil Janakaratne, Secretary of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, Vatican, and Fr. Marcus Solo Kewuta SVD, on 6 November 2026.
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 beginning marked by humility, unity, and the joy of the Gospel. On May 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as Supreme Pontiff…
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.
Water gives life, sustains communities and keeps the earth alive. Yet it is often wasted, polluted and taken for granted. This concern was at the heart of the Season of Creation celebration held at Dar-ul-Kalam Lahore on 16 October 2026, under the theme “Living Water.”
The Archdiocese of Lahore warmly welcomed Msgr. Indunil Janakaratne, Secretary of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, Vatican, and Fr. Marcus Solo Kewuta SVD, on 6 November 2026.
With deep sorrow, we share the sad news of the passing of Rev. Fr. Tahir Rauf, who has gone to his eternal rest in the Lord.
Meeting with Church foundations that assist Eastern Christians, Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue between culture and history in search for an “unarmed and disarming peace.”
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV affirms the positive impact that the Christian faith has on every culture, as faith invites believers to a fruitful integration of knowledge.
With deep sorrow, the Archdiocese of Lahore announces the passing of Rev. Fr. Almas John, a young priest of our Archdiocese.
Meeting with religious sisters holding their General Chapter, Pope Leo XIV invites consecrated religious to care for the spiritual and temporal wellbeing of their neighbors.
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Jesus Youth International Conference, and praises efforts to engage young people in the life of the Church by helping them discover Christ’s love.
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vatican, and will hold his Wednesday General Audience on October 21, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Lahore, June 20, 2026 — The Archdiocese of Lahore, under the guidance of His Grace Archbishop Khalid Rehmat OFM Cap, held an opening formation session dedicated to the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas of Pope Leo XIV, inviting clergy and religious to reflect on its message in the context of Pakistan today.
