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Pope Leo XIV erected the Diocese of Joypurhat on March 25, appointing Father Paul Gomes as first bishop of a region whose Catholics are largely Indigenous.
"When life hurts, what is truly human is to care, to accompany, and to sustain — not to kill," Elena Postigo, a bioethics specialist said.
The diocese in New York declared bankruptcy just over three years ago.
The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally's installation as archbishop of Canterbury.
On the day we mark the anniversary of Mother Angelica's entry into eternal life, we recall the unusual circumstances of her first procession and her response: "That's the way God works with me."
Catholics who are helping those affected by war in Lebanon are calling for peace and diplomatic solutions as more than 1,000 people have died and more than 1 million people are displaced.
Pastor Ezra Jin was detained along with dozens of other church leaders in October 2025.
The diocese has faced criticism from parishioners over high levels of contribution requirements for some parishes.
The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26 at the Vatican.
The Vatican held the "Cardinal Van Thu?n: Witness of Hope" conference at the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran in Rome on March 25.

