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ASIA/INDIA - Three Kuki Baptist Pastors killed in Manipur: Imphal –In an ambush against a convoy of Kuki Baptist Christians in the Indian state of Manipur, three Baptist pastors were brutally murdered and others were wounded. The attack occurred on May… dlvr.it/TSWY2l

At Urbaniana University, the spotlight is on the relevance of "Contextual Theology," at the service of the mission: Rome – In his opening address at the Pontifical Urbaniana University on May 12, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery… dlvr.it/TSWXvh

EUROPE/BELGIUM - Confirmation of the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies: Vatican City - On May 5, 2026, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization , confirmed Fr. Théogène Havugimana, of the diocese of… dlvr.it/TSWXms

AFRICA/COTE I’IVOIRE - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Abidjan: Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé, until now parish priest of Saint Ambroise Ma vigne, Ma Vie, as auxiliary bishop of the… dlvr.it/TSWXdQ

AFRICA/KENYA - Appointment of bishop of Wote: Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, until now auxiliary bishop and apostolic administrator sede vacante of the diocese of Wote, Kenya, as bishop of the same see. Bishop… dlvr.it/TSWXWp

AFRICA/NIGERIA - After being kidnapped in February: Father Nathaniel Asuwaye is free: Abuja – Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was kidnapped on February 7, 2026, has been released . The Diocese of Kafanchan informed the faithful of this in a statement on… dlvr.it/TSWXNc

ASIA/CAMBODIA - Apostolic Prefect Figaredo: “To overcome the stalemate in the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, everyone must do their part”: Battambang – “We must not give in to indifference or hatred. It is necessary to explore peaceful solutions… dlvr.it/TSWXDs

OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Cardinal Bo to the Pontifical Mission Societies: "Your collaboration with us is not just charity, it is communion": Sydney – Not just charity, but communion. This is how Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, defined the… dlvr.it/TSVZ2G

AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Violence and attacks continue in Cabo Delgado province: Bishop of Quelimane calls for prayer: Quelimane – The Islamist insurgency continues in Cabo Delgado province. Recent attacks in districts such as Nangade, Mocímboa da Praia, and… dlvr.it/TSVYtm

ASIA/CHINA - New Church in the Diocese of Wenzhou dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Wenzhou – The consecration and opening of a new church dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Patron Saint of missions, marks a new beginning for the faith and… dlvr.it/TSVYhj

AFRICA/GHANA - Elevation to diocese of the apostolic vicariate of Donkorkrom, Ghana, and appointment of first bishop: Vatican City - The Holy Father has elevated the apostolic vicariate of Donkorkrom, Ghana, to a diocese, with the same name and… dlvr.it/TSVYVG

AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Appointment of vicar apostolic of Tierradento: Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Homero Marín Arboleda, C.M., until now parish priest of Saint Anthony of Padua on Kiriwina Island and of Blessed John Mazzucconi… dlvr.it/TSVYM5

ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishops on the impeachment proceedings against the Vice President: "Truth must come to light and justice must prevail": Manila – The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are “a democratic demonstration of… dlvr.it/TSVYF5

“Contextual theology” and the network of theological institutes are the focus of a Study Day at the Pontifical Urbaniana University: Rome – On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a study day entitled “Milestones of Contextual Theology Today” will be held in the Aula… dlvr.it/TSVFRp

ASIA/VIETNAM - A Thanksgiving Mass on the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election: "The faithful look forward to a Papal visit": Hanoi – "The first anniversary of Leo XIV's election as Pope offers all the faithful in Vietnam the opportunity to… dlvr.it/TSVCYb

On the Eve of Mother's Day: Chinese Catholic Communities Celebrate "Our Lady of China": Beijing – Every year on the second Saturday in May – the day before Mother's Day in the Marian month – the Church in China celebrates a special feast in honor of the… dlvr.it/TSTXhB

AFRICA/CHAD - Civilians killed in Chadian air strikes against suspected jihadists: N'Djamena - Aircraft belonging to the Chadian armed forces attacked Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists on the shores of Lake Chad, resulting in civilian casualties. According… dlvr.it/TSTXXg

ASIA/INDONESIA - After seventeen years, Camillians return to Bolawolon, the home where it all began: Kupang – May 3, 2026, will remain a historic and significant date for the Camillians of Indonesia and the parish community of Bolawolon. In a solemn… dlvr.it/TSTXMn

AFRICA/NAMIBIA - Appointment of vicar apostolic of Rundu: Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I., until now apostolic administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Rundu, Namibia, as vicar apostolic of the same… dlvr.it/TSTXDM

AFRICA/NIGERIA - Over 100 dead, 98,000 displaced, 217 churches destroyed in the diocese of Wukari: Abuja – “Since September, over 98,000 people, including 16 priests, have been displaced due to the ongoing violence in the southern part of Taraba State ,… dlvr.it/TSTX3l