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“Despair is widespread”: Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese Providing Psychosocial Trauma Healing to Flood Victims
Today, October 9, We Celebrate St. Denis
Ivory Coast’s Cardinal-designate Says Synod on Synodality Delegates “experiencing an extraordinary atmosphere”
Togolese Catholic Priest Ministering in Cameroon Shot Dead, Yaoundé Archdiocese Condoles with Bereaved
“Despair is widespread”: Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese Providing Psychosocial Trauma Healing to Flood Victims
Today, October 9, We Celebrate St. Denis
Ivory Coast’s Cardinal-designate Says Synod on Synodality Delegates “experiencing an extraordinary atmosphere”
Togolese Catholic Priest Ministering in Cameroon Shot Dead, Yaoundé Archdiocese Condoles with Bereaved
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Mali Commits to Being “a pastor close to the flock”
The newly installed Local Ordinary of Mali’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako, Archbishop Robert Cissé, has expressed his commitment to realizing his role of shepherding the people of God, remaining close to them.
At Burial, Angola’s First Cardinal, World's Oldest Remembered as “a man of strong faith, unquestionable loyalty”
At the burial of Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, Angola’s first and world’s oldest Cardinal, the Catholic Church leader, who died on September 28 has been remembered as a man who was firm in his Christian faith and loyal in his service to the people of God under his pastoral care and to society in general.
New Cardinals Say Europe is Becoming the Catholic Church’s New "peripheries"
“When the Holy Father is talking about peripheries, I think the peripheries are moving. ... Maybe the peripheries are moving towards Europe,” Archbishop Kikuchi said.
“Consecration to God requires humility”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Women Religious at First Profession, Jubilee
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded women Religious of their identity as Consecrated, emphasizing the calling to the virtue of humility.
Church Expects “abundant fruits of holiness”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons
The people of God put their trust and hope in those being admitted to Holy Orders, expecting them to bear “abundant fruits of holiness,” Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola has said.
Today, October 8, We Celebrate St.Thais
Saint Thais was a penitent woman of Egypt in the fourth century. While little is known of her life, she was a sinful woman converted by a monk, perhaps Paphnutius of Thebes, who then lived three years in a narrow cell in most profound penitence.
Humanity in Middle East in “danger of spiralling into primitive barbarism”: Cardinal in South Africa Calls for Peace
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town has expressed concern about the yearlong Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East, noting that the ongoing violent conflict that started on 7 October 2023 is threatening to plunge humanity into “primitive barbarism”.
“Haunting”: Caritas Director in Sierra Leone Decries Images, Stories of Endless Wars in the World, Appeals for Dialogue
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has written to world leaders, including the United Nations, calling for urgent intervention in the ongoing violent conflicts in various parts of the world, especially in Africa.
New Cardinals Say Europe is Becoming the Catholic Church’s New "peripheries"
Women Deacons Off the Table? Synod Delegate Claims "some women sense a call to Priesthood"
Pope Francis Urges Married Couples to "be open to life"
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace on Eve of First Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 Attack
Live Updates on Synod on Synodality: Delegates Debate the Catholic Church’s Future
“Despair is widespread”: Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese Providing Psychosocial Trauma Healing to Flood Victims
Today, October 9, We Celebrate St. Denis
Ivory Coast’s Cardinal-designate Says Synod on Synodality Delegates “experiencing an extraordinary atmosphere”
Togolese Catholic Priest Ministering in Cameroon Shot Dead, Yaoundé Archdiocese Condoles with Bereaved
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Mali Commits to Being “a pastor close to the flock”
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Catholic Nun Says
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be Held in Sydney in 2028
Hosts for International Eucharistic Congress Made in Home of Ecuador’s First Saint
1,600 Children Receive First Holy Communion at International Eucharistic Congress
The Eucharist Teaches Us fraternity: Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis Responds to Critics of His Comments on Women in Belgium
In Belgium, Pope Francis Gives Strong Warning Over Scandal of Abuse, Cover-up
"Crisis of faith" in the West Requires a Return to the Gospel: Pope Francis in Belgium
Pope Francis Lauds Belgian King Who Chose to Abdicate Rather Than Sign Abortion Law
In Belgium, Pope Francis Says "Church should be ashamed" of Clerical Abuse
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Pope Francis Concludes Apostolic Journey with Elderly and Youth of Singapore
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Spirit of Progress, Reminds Leaders Not to Exclude the Weak
Follow St. Francis Xavier in Spreading God’s Love: Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics
Couples, Families on Pilgrimage Share Testimonies of Strengthened Bonds, Inner Healing at Kenya’s National Marian Shrine
The “Village of Mary”, as the Subukia National Marian Shrine is fondly referred to, was a vast sea of blue on October 5. Over 50,000 pilgrims donning one of the colours associated with Mother Mary flooded the shrine in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru to express their devotion for the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Ghanaian Archdiocese Partners with Religious Superiors in Planned “environmental prayer walk” against Illegal Mining
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana is inviting the people of God to take part in a walk against illegal mining in the country, commonly known as Galamsey, to be realized on Friday, October 11 in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious - Ghana (CMSR-GH).
Pope Francis: "Prayer and fasting are the weapons of love that change history"
In his letter to Catholics in the Middle East, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in the lands of which the Scriptures speak most often.”
Women Deacons Off the Table? Synod Delegate Claims "some women sense a call to Priesthood"
“I think we have to look at the question very much from … the Spirit. ‘Is the Spirit calling women?’” said Sister Mary Theresa Barron, OLA.
Today, October 7, We Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in honor of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion.
Pope Francis to Create 21 New Cardinals in December 8 Consistory, Including Two Archbishops in Africa
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, who are to include two Archbishops from Africa.
At Synod on Synodality, SECAM President Outlines “four-phase plan” to Address Challenge of Polygamy in Africa
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has outlined “a four-phase plan” that he said Catholic Bishops in Africa have agreed upon to address the challenge of polygamy on the continent.
Let’s Keep Membership of Small Christian Communities “small enough” for Closer Interpersonal Encounters: AMECEA Chairman
A Small Christian Community (SCC) is ideally a group of people, who understand each other, and where close relationships are fostered, the leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said, and urged SCCs in the nine-nation region to keep their membership small.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Chairman Sends Out Strong Message against Poor Governance in Eastern African Countries
The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has decried poor governance in various countries in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), noting that political leaders are causing the divisions in the region for their selfish interests.
Pope Francis Urges Married Couples to "be open to life"
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open to the gift of children.
