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Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Urges Christians to be “artisans of hope, peace” During 2025 Jubilee Year
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year offers the people of God in Cameroon an opportunity to foster peace and hope, the representative of the Holy Father in the Central African nation has said.
Pope Francis: Baptism a "new birthday," Faith the "greatest gift" for Children
“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope Francis told families.
Journalists to Gather in Rome for Jubilee of the World of Communications
Media professionals from different countries will gather Jan. 24–26 in the Eternal City to take part in the Jubilee of the World of Communications.
Today, January 12, We Celebrate St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental in establishing the Canadian city of Montreal.
Government Official in Cameroon Thanks Catholic Bishops Praying for Country’s Embattled Regions
The Governor of the South West region of Cameroon has expressed gratitude to Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation for their prayers and commitment to peace, emphasizing the positive impact of the prayers on regions affected by conflict.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Adequate Electoral Consultations ahead of Inaugural Elections Slated for 2026
As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation gears up for its first ever elections following years of civil war, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has called for adequate preparations to ensure that the country undergoes a truly democratic process.
Synod on Synodality Wasn’t about “alternative lifestyles”: Catholic Bishop in CAR
Synod on Synodality, the multi-year XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which Pope Francis officially inaugurated in 2021 and later extended to 2024 was not about “alternative lifestyles”, the Local Ordinary of Bossangoa Catholic Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.
Rector of Our Lady of Hope InterDiocesan Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Our Lady of Hope Major Seminary Bertoua in Cameroon as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma in the Central African nation.
"Start anew from God": Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims at Vatican, Calls for Embracing of Hope as Divine Strength
The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.
Pope Francis Sends Prayers, Condolences as Los Angeles Battles Wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy.
New Jubilee Tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo Highlights Beauty of Creation: Photos
A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.
In Surprise Visit, Pope Francis Lauds Rome Foundation for Supporting Humanitarian Projects Worldwide
Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.
Caritas Rwanda Realizes “one stop site for community nutrition interventions” for Children in Partnership Initiative
Caritas Rwanda, the humanitarian and development establishment of the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda has realized a nutrition initiative with children as the primary beneficiaries.
South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese Relying on Catechists, Lay Pastoral Agents for Growth of Christian Communities
In the South Sudanese Catholic Diocese of Bentiu erected in July 2024, Catechists and other lay Pastoral Agents are “the backbone of the communities”, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Diocese, Bishop Christian Carlassare, has said.
May the Holy Spirit “fill them with grace”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Invites Prayer for Sisters at Religious Profession
The 13 members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) can benefit from the prayers of the people of God to be filled with the grace from the Holy Spirit in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
“Things are not going well”: Cardinal on Economic, Security Challenges in Nigeria
Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and escalating security challenges, conditions that John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described as “dire and unacceptable”.
Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Calls for Peace, Integrity ahead of 2025 Presidential Elections
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on citizens to prioritize peace and integrity ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025.
Pope Francis Tells Pediatric Cancer Patients They Are "witnesses of hope"
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those around them.
Blasphemy Law in Nigeria “a dangerous driver of religious extremism”: Christian Human Rights Foundation
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has urged the Nigerian government “to repeal” its blasphemy law, noting that the legal provision is “a dangerous driver of religious extremism” in the West African nation.
“He was a builder”: Biographer, Journalist Eulogizes Late Australian-born Cardinal Two Years after Death
“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.
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