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116-year-old Brazilian Catholic Nun is World’s Oldest Human Being
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul who was born on May 27, 1908.
More Than 500,000 People Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door After Christmas Opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening the papal basilica’s door on Dec. 24.
“You have chosen a life of sacrifice”: Catholic Bishop to Women Religious at Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Members of the Missionary Congregation of Evangelizing Sisters of Mary (ESM), who took their perpetual vows as women Religious at their Mother House at Ongata Rongai in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong have been reminded of their lifelong choice “of sacrifice”.
Cameroon’s Protracted Anglophone Crisis “progressively coming to an end”: Catholic Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed optimism about the resolution of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis.
At Episcopal Anniversary, Angolan Spiritan Archbishop Urged “to be a constant instrument of unity”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has been urged to continue fostering the unity of the people of God as he marks 25 years since he started his Episcopal Ministry.
Pope’s Preacher Speaks on His Humanity, Return to Faith, and Being a Bible "expert"
Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles to becoming a Scripture scholar.
Today, January 7, We Celebrate St. Raymond of Penafort
Saint Raymond of Penafort, a Dominican priest who worked to aid Christian captives during the era of the Crusades and also helped organize the Church’s legal code, will be celebrated liturgically on Jan. 7.
Dedicated Co-Cathedral of Cameroon’s Buea Catholic Diocese “fruit of our collective prayers, contributions”: Bishop
The realization of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon that was dedicated on January 5 is a testament to the collective sacrifices, prayers, and generosity of the people of God, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Church in Ethiopia Enters Christmas Season with Calls for Peace, Closeness with God
Christmas is a moment to get closer to God, Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel of Ethiopia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa has said, and exhorted Ethiopians to create an environment where justice and peace prevail.
Let’s Handle Illegal Miners Stuck in South African Disused Mine “in a way that respects their dignity”: Catholic Bishop
The hundreds of illegal miners stuck in a disused mine in Silfontein in South Africa’s North West Province are human beings, whose dignity should be respected, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka has said.
Pope Francis Appoints First-ever Woman to Head Vatican Dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime.
The Star of the Magi Symbolizes the Love of God: Pope Francis on Epiphany
“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and happiness, namely that of love.”
“False”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Dismisses Mention of His Name in Abortion Bill Saga
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has dismissed a government report that seems to suggest he is satisfied with proposed amendments to the controversial Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African country.
Today, January 6, We Celebrate The Epiphany Of Our Lord
The Epiphany of Our Lord is the Christian feast observed on Jan. 6, 2016. The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means "to shine upon," "to manifest," or “to make known.”
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar
Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.
Angola, São Tomé and Principe Bishops’ Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique Concludes with Call to End Violence
The Triduum Prayer initiative of the members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) for the people of God in Mozambique amid post-election violent conflicts has concluded with a call to end violence in the Southern African nation.
Mozambique’s Identity “at risk of disintegration”: South Africa’s Church Leaders Warn amid Post-Election Violence
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) are concerned about the deteriorating situation of Mozambique, where they warn that the ongoing post-election violence, if not stopped, can jeopardize the country’s “identity and fabric”.
Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and reconciliation,” Pope Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 5.
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025
The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Today, January 5, We Celebrate St. John Nepomucene Neumann
John Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. His parents were Philip and Agnes Neumann. He had four sisters and a brother. After college, John entered the seminary. When the time came for his ordination, the bishop was sick and the date was never rescheduled as Bohemia had enough priests at the time.
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