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At General Audience, Pope Francis Pleads for Ukraine's Children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,” the pope said on Nov. 27, addressing youngsters gathered around him in St. Peter’s Square.
Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria Who Died at 104 “lived a fulfilled life”: Apostolic Nuncio
Mons. Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Priest in Nigeria who died on November 24 at the age of 104 has been eulogized as a devoted servant of God who “lived a fulfilled life.”
Scientists and CEOs Share Big Ideas at Vatican Ethical Innovation Summit
This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in various fields.
Pontifical Universities in Rome Host Conference on Legacy of St. John Paul II
Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in 1998.
Pope Francis Announces Chinese Translations for Weekly Audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
“Grievous misstep”: Nigerian Diocese Condemns Aberration after Nun Spotted Carrying Monstrance in Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has promised to act following a liturgical aberration that occurred during the national Eucharistic procession on Sunday, November 24, 2024. .
Catholic Charity Announces Christmas Campaign to Support Persecuted Christians in Burkina Faso
Catholic Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is dedicating its Christmas campaign this year to persecuted Christians in Burkina Faso who will be supported through a wide range of charity initiatives.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Pledges to Implement Safety Measures following Deadly Stampede on Christ the King Solemnity
Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Aba has assured the people of God in his Episcopal See that measures will be taken to prevent a recurrence of the deadly stampede that marred this year’s Solemnity of Christ the King.
Award-Winning Catholic Archbishop in Angola Lauded for Leadership During Turbulence of Oppression and Civil War
At the Eucharistic celebration of Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho’s 50 years of episcopal ministry, the retired Angolan Church leader has been lauded for defending the Church amid Angola’s various crises while he served as Bishop.
Rector of Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Country’s Nebbi Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Constantine Rupiny, currently serving as the rector of the Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Alokolum in Gulu as the Local Ordinary of Nebbi Catholic Diocese.
Synod on Synodality Document Part of “ordinary magisterium, authentic teaching”: Pope Francis, Calls for Implementation
“[The final document] participates in the ordinary magisterium of the successor of Peter, and as such, I ask that it be accepted," Pope Francis wrote in a Nov. 25 note about the 52-page document.
Solemnity of Christ the King: Catholic Youth in Angola Urged to “embody service, love, and commitment to the truth”
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, young people in the Southern African nation have been urged to embrace service, love, and truth in their lives.
Vatican May Add "spiritual abuse" to Crimes in Church Law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with “the task of analyzing this possibility and presenting concrete proposals” on the matter,
Amid Rising Conflicts, the World Needs Christ the King: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
The Feast of Christ the King remains significant in addressing global challenges such as conflicts, corruption, and terrorism, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
“So many people ... full of hope”: Director of German Catholic Bishops’ Development Entity on First-ever Visit to Africa
One word that captures the experience of the Director General of Misereor during his recently concluded first-ever visit to Africa is “hope”.
Sudan’s Cardinal Looks into Future of Church with Hope amid Civil War, Dwindling Number of Pastoral Agents
Sudan’s Gabriel Cardinal Zubeir Wako has expressed optimism that the new Catholic year starting with Advent 2024 Season on Sunday, December 1 will renew the faith in the country, where he says the number of the Consecrated people is declining amid civil war.
Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria Dies at 104, Eulogized as “dedicated, compassionate Priest”
Mons. Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Priest in Nigeria has passed on at the age of 104.
Catholic University in Zimbabwe Launches Psycho-Spiritual Initiative to Address Widespread Mental Health Conditions
The Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) has initiated a psycho-spiritual program to address mental health challenges emanating from unemployment, domestic violence and bereavement among other factors in the southern African nation.
Use the Gospel to Spread Salvation: Pope Francis Urges Marriage and Family Institute
The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural challenges affecting marriage and family life today.
Pope Francis Denounces Countries that Talk about Peace, but Make War
Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are in the production of arms.”
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