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Why isn’t the Annunciation Celebrated Today?
Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this year.
“Only truth sets people free”: Previously Convicted South Sudanese Priest’s Acquittal Raises More Questions than Answers
The acquittal of Fr. John Mathiang Machol, a member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, who had been previously convicted for masterminding the 26 April 2021 shooting of the then Bishop-elect for the South Sudanese Catholic Diocese has raised more questions than answers.
May “your rich experience in teaching” Benefit Your Episcopal Ministry: Catholic Teachers to Bishop-elect in Ghana
Members of the Association of Catholic Teachers (ACT) in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong have pledged their support for the newly appointed Catholic Bishop for the Ghanaian Diocese.
Nigerians Need Now “more than ever before” Courage to Address Multiple Societal Evils
The West African nation of Nigeria is plagued by “many evils”, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has lamented.
Five Suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Moscow Terrorist Attack at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican.
Jesus Entered Jerusalem as a Humble King: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, hundreds of priests, bishops, cardinals, and laypeople solemnly carried large palm branches in procession through St. Peter’s Square to begin the first liturgy of Holy Week.
The Most Popular Qstions about Palm Sunday — and their Answers
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers.
Today, March 24, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Sweden
St. Catherine was born near the beginning of the fourteenth century to parents Ulfo and St. Bridget of Sweden. At the age of seven, Catherine was sent to the Abbey at Risburgh by her parents and placed under the care of the abbess to receive an education and to build a foundation for her spiritual life.
“I'm going back to continue with my (Priestly) service”, Says Catholic Priest Acquitted By South Sudan’s Supreme Court
Days after the Supreme Court of South Sudan acquitted Fr. John Mathiang on multiple counts, the South Sudanese Catholic Priest has said he is set to resume his Priestly ministry.
Catholic Activists in Kenya Organize “March for Life” to Promote Pro-life Policies
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGo have organized a march around the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to shine a spotlight on policies that are harming the sanctity of life in the East African nation.
“Help your students to attain good values”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Teachers, Emphasizes Love
Bishop Henry Mchamungu has called upon Catholic school teachers in Tanzania to journey with their students in passing on good values, guided by the virtue of love.
Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Release of Separatist Leader in Nigeria, Urges Government to “explore civil remedy”
Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese has appealed for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the separatist leader in Nigeria at the helm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Pope Francis Implores Public Broadcasters to Serve the Common Good and Combat "fake news"
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying and disintegrating the social fabric.”
Synodal Standoff: German Bishops and Vatican Commit to Resolution Roadmap
The Vatican and the German bishops have announced they will work together to resolve the controversial German Synodal Way.
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence during Holy Week 2024
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment due to sin.
Today, March 23, We Celebrate St. Turibius de Mogrovejo
Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23.
Victims of Sexual Abuse in Sierra Leone Graduate in Caritas Freetown’s Skills Program
Dozens of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone have completed a skills training program that Caritas Freetown designed to help the victims of abuse to get back on their feet.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Archbishop of Gulu in Uganda, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop John Baptist Odama from the pastoral care of Uganda’s Gulu Catholic Archdiocese, and has appointed Bishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the country’s Nebbi Catholic Diocese as his successor.
“Here I am, willing and ready to serve just like Jesus”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
The newly Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria has expressed his availability and readiness to serve the people of God after the example of Jesus Christ.
