J-P Mauro

1 month ago | aleteia.org | J-P Mauro

The number of births in South Korea rose in 2024 for the first time since 2015 and is expected to continue to increase in 2025. The uptick in the birth rate is slight and far from reaching sustainable numbers, but it is viewed as a hopeful turn from dwindling birth rates that placed the nation in danger of seeing its 51 million population halved by the end of the century.

1 month ago | aleteia.org | J-P Mauro

Last year, Indianapolis hosted the National Eucharistic Revival, and now they’re wondering whether a Eucharistic miracle might have occurred with a consecrated host. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has begun an investigation into a possible Eucharistic miracle at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Morris, a small town southeast of the city. Local 12 reports on a parishioner’s claim that the Eucharist visibly took on the appearance of the physical body and blood of Christ.

2 months ago | aleteia.org | J-P Mauro

Catholic leaders of the Philippines are commemorating the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a series of popular demonstrations that protested and eventually ended the reign of Ferdinand Marcos in February 1986.

2 months ago | aleteia.org | J-P Mauro

The prime minister of Australia has selected a new ambassador to represent the nation in matters regarding the Holy See. The post was filled by the Honorable Keith Pitt, a former member of Parliament, on February 16, 2025. According to Melbourne Catholic, the appointment was welcomed by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, who called it a prestigious role that indicated the distinguished service of Pitt to the nation.

2 months ago | aleteia.org | J-P Mauro

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is celebrating the success of the 2025 Walk for Life, an annual show of support for pro-life causes run by the CBCP. Photos of the event were shared on social media, showing a large crowd turned out to Walk for Life. The CBCP reported that about 3,500 signed up for the Walk for Life, but expects the number in attendance was even higher due to walk-in participants.