Welcome Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão: The New President of FABC
On the first day of 2025, a new chapter began for the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences as Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão took over as its President. The Archbishop of Goa and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) stepped into his new role, succeeding Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar, who had completed two successful terms.
Cardinal Ferrão’s appointment as the President of FABC was announced during the Central Committee Meeting in Bangkok on 22 February 2024. Alongside him, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kallokan, Philippines, is now serving as the Vice President, and Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo continues as the Secretary General.
About FABC
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is a group that brings together Bishops from South, Southeast, East, and Central Asia. It includes members from 15 Asian Catholic Bishops’ Conferences, representing countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and more. Additionally, there are ‘Associate Members’ from regions like Macau, Hong Kong, and Nepal.
With a total of 277 Bishops from India alone, belonging to different Churches, the FABC represents a diverse and vibrant community of Catholic leaders in Asia.
As Cardinal Ferrão steps into his new role, we look forward to the leadership and vision he will bring to the Federation, guiding it towards a future of unity, collaboration, and growth.
Stay tuned for more updates on the work and initiatives of FABC under its new President!
