Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for January, and invites everyone to join his monthly prayer intentions under the new “Pray with the Pope” initiative. By Devin Watkins (https://www.vaticannews.va/) With the new year, Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind a renewed initiative known as “Pray with the Pope,” which brings his

CHALAN KANOA, Saipan — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa has officially announced a new appointment to its diocesan leadership. His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD, Bishop of Chalan Kanoa, has appointed Sr. Marites N. Perez, SJBP, as the new Diocesan Director for the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS). The appointment is effective

Pope Leo XIV encourages us to follow this path of sanctification in Dilexi te (I have loved you), so that “all Christians may perceive the strong connection that exists between Christ’s love and his call to draw closer to the poor.” Video produced in collaboration with IUSVE.

San Francisco, California – November 26, 2025 His Excellency, Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez, D.D., President of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) and Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agaña, was celebrated as the Honoree at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University during its annual Priest Day commemoration on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Archbishop Jimenez,

BELÉM, BRAZIL – November 21, 2025 – His Excellency, Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, Archbishop of Agaña, has joined a historic coalition of Cardinals and Bishops from across the globe to demand urgent action on the climate crisis. Representing the vast oceanic region as the President of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC), Archbishop

  With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of His Excellency Monsignor Novatus Rugambwa, former Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and Oceania. He returned to the House of the Father in Rome, after a long illness borne with great faith and patience. In a letter to the Bishops of New Zealand and

(CEPAC, Pago Pago, American Samoa) — Bishops from island nations comprising the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) gathered for important prayer, reflection and discussions during their Plenary Assembly August 5-11 in the Diocese of American Samoa, Pago Pago. Most Reverend Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale and the Diocese of American Samoa, Pago Pago hosted the Plenary

Bishops from around the Pacific gather in American Samoa for a week of prayer and discussion, and ask: Where is God calling the Church in the Pacific? By Vatican News What does it mean to be a Church that is authentically “of the Pacific”? That was the question on the agenda when bishops from around

Archbishop Ryan Jimenez of Agaña, Guam, speaks to Vatican News about his recent meeting with Pope Leo XIV and the struggles and joys of life in the Pacific. By Joseph Tulloch, Vatican News Among the 54 Metropolitan Archbishops to receive the pallium—the ancient liturgical vestment that stresses their connection with the Pope—in St. Peter’s Basilica

(CEPAC, Suva, Fiji) – The Holy Father has appointed His Excellency, the Most Reverend Susitino Sionepoe, S.M., currently bishop of Wallis and Futuna, as metropolitan archbishop of Nouméa, New Caledonia. Pope Francis has also appointed the Reverend Father Tamati Alefosio, M.S.C., currently the parish priest of Saint Peter Chanel in Samoa, as the prefect apostolic