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In Prerecorded Message, Pope Francis Voices Thanks to Participants in Prayer in St. Peter’s Square Thursday Night
“God will fight for us”: Catholic Archbishop on Surge in Kidnappings of Members of the Clergy in Nigeria
Caritas Internationalis Warns Violence in DR Congo May become Regional, Calls for Swift Action
Catholic Priest Lauds Jubilee of Armed Forces in Nigeria, Says Church’s Initiative Will Foster Unity
In Prerecorded Message, Pope Francis Voices Thanks to Participants in Prayer in St. Peter’s Square Thursday Night
“God will fight for us”: Catholic Archbishop on Surge in Kidnappings of Members of the Clergy in Nigeria
Caritas Internationalis Warns Violence in DR Congo May become Regional, Calls for Swift Action
Catholic Priest Lauds Jubilee of Armed Forces in Nigeria, Says Church’s Initiative Will Foster Unity
Pope Francis’ Health Remains Stable As He Continues Physiotherapy in Hospital: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Convergence of Lent, Ramadan “moment to exert religious, moral, and spiritual influence on our world”: Nigerian Bishop
The near-simultaneous observance of Ramadan by Muslims and Lent by Catholics presents a unique opportunity to highlight their profound religious, moral, and spiritual significance to the world, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese has said.
Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leonean Diocese of Makeni Urged to Increase Reach during Lent
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has urged Priests and other pastoral agents serving in the Diocese to make Church resources available for the faithful in the pastoral area, especially during the period of Lent.
Pope Francis' Condition "remains complex" on Ash Wednesday after Resting "well overnight": Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
“A most remarkable leader”: Cardinal in South Africa Applauds Pope Francis, Calls for Prayers for His Recovery
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on the people of God to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery, pointing out the Holy Father’s moral and spiritual guidance in a troubled world.
Catholic Bishops Join other Faith, Civil Entities in Push for Group to Oversee Reparations for Africa’s Historical Abuse
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are among the faith and civil society organizations proposing the formation of “an ethical reference group” that will help in overseeing the reparations for Africa following the historical injustices the continent has suffered.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Pays Tribute to Priest Murdered on Ash Wednesday, a Day after Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has paid tribute to Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a Priest of the Diocese who was murdered on Wednesday, March 5, a day following his kidnapping.
Pope Francis Asks Christians to Start Lent "full of hope" in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ
In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son of God.
In Prerecorded Message, Pope Francis Voices Thanks to Participants in Prayer in St. Peter’s Square Thursday Night
Pope Francis’ Health Remains Stable As He Continues Physiotherapy in Hospital: Vatican Updates
Pope Francis' Condition "remains complex" on Ash Wednesday after Resting "well overnight": Vatican Updates
Pope Francis Asks Christians to Start Lent "full of hope" in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ
Vatican Conference Examines Artificial Intelligence Implications for Democracy, Justice
“God will fight for us”: Catholic Archbishop on Surge in Kidnappings of Members of the Clergy in Nigeria
Caritas Internationalis Warns Violence in DR Congo May become Regional, Calls for Swift Action
Catholic Priest Lauds Jubilee of Armed Forces in Nigeria, Says Church’s Initiative Will Foster Unity
Convergence of Lent, Ramadan “moment to exert religious, moral, and spiritual influence on our world”: Nigerian Bishop
Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leonean Diocese of Makeni Urged to Increase Reach during Lent
Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis
116-year-old Brazilian Catholic Nun is World’s Oldest Human Being
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence for End of Year 2024, Beginning of 2025
"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Catholic Nun Says
Pope Receives Prisoners’ Prayers for Recovery While Hospitalized in Rome
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Festival Appearance with Peace Plea
The Little-known Story of When the Masons Tried to Kill Don Bosco
Visionary Laywoman Who Was Friend of Padre Pio Declared Venerable
Poll: Pope Francis is Italy’s Most Trusted Public Figure
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
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
Catholic Bishops in Liberia Say “old age demons of division” Hindering Reconciliation Progress
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) have decried divisions among the people of God in the West African nation, and called for personal and societal conversion, and reconciliation during the period of Lent.
Caritas Internationalis Calls for Humanitarian Access in Sudan as Crisis Escalates
Caritas Internationalis has raised alarm about the acute food shortage in Sudan as war rages on between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and appealed to the parties in the conflict to open the country to humanitarian access.
Church in Sudan, South Sudan Commits to Sustaining Life in First-Ever Lenten Campaign
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) have launched their first-ever Lenten campaign, expressing a commitment to work towards sustaining life and caring for creation in the two countries that have experienced decades of violence.
Lent 2025: Seven Answers to Your Questions about Fasting and Abstinence
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about fasting and abstinence.
Avoid “third term conversations”: Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Appeal amid Talks to Extend President’s Term
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) have urged political leaders in the Southern African country to address the worsening living conditions of the people, and not to waste time discussing the country’s future elections.
Lent, Time to Accept Our Fragility, "rekindle our hope" in Jesus: Pope Francis in Homily Prepared for Ash Wednesday
“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and our families,” the pope said.
Today, March 5, We Celebrate St. John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows.
Pope Francis "stable", No Respiratory Failure Episodes Reported on Tuesday: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
May Ash Wednesday Not Be “an empty ritual, with no grace of God”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Warns of Insincerity
Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten Season, when Catholics as well as members of other churches receive ashes on their foreheads as a mark of human mortality and the value of repentance, can be meaningless if we are not honest and sincere about our need for renewal with God, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has warned.
Bicentennial Jubilee of Missionaries’ Founder in Tanzanian Diocese Launched, Bishop Cautions against “immoral” Schools
Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Geita has cautioned against learning institutions that foster immorality, including introducing learners to homosexual tendencies and pampering them.
