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Pope Francis at his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter's Square June 26, 2019. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

How the Catholic Church has Changed During Pope Francis’ Pontificate

Mar 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church changed since then?

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Salesians in Burundi Boost Learning in Partnership Realizing “access to better nutrition”

Mar 13, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Burundi are boosting learning at their institution in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ngozi in a partnership that is realizing “access to better nutrition”.

Today, March 13, We Celebrate St. Roderick

Mar 13, 2023

Roderick, also known as Ruderic, was a priest in Cabra, Spain during the persecution of Christians by the Moors.

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Africa “deeply grateful”: Catholic Bishops on 10 Years of Pope Francis’ Pontificate

Mar 12, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

The people of God in Africa are “deeply grateful” to Pope Francis for his service to Global Catholicism in the last 10 years, the leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.

Bishop Joseph Kizito of Aliwal North flagging off a tree planting event in the Diocese at a past event Credit: Bishop Joseph Kizito

Catholic Bishop’s Key Lessons from Pope Francis in Caring for Migrants, Refugees in Africa

Mar 12, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

Pope Francis is celebrating his 10th anniversary as leader of the Catholic Church on Monday, March 13. 

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“He fertilized my brain”: Widely Published Nigerian Priest Inspired by Pope Francis

Mar 12, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

With over 100 scholarly publications in just about a decade, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo is inarguably one of the most published Catholic authors in Africa.

Sr. Leonida Katunge having a conversation with Pope Francis during the Holy Father's dialogue with African youths last year. Sr. Katunge was one of the coordinators of the virtual event. Credit: Sr. Leonida Katunge

Catholic Nun in Kenya Lauds Pope Francis for Amplifying Women Voices “like never before”

Mar 12, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

In February 2021, Pope Francis appointed Sr. Hermenegild Makoro, a South African Catholic Nun, to the Commission for Methodology of the 2023 Synod of Bishops.

Pope Francis at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Feb. 15, 2023. | Vatican Media

"Not an easy job": Pope Francis Asks for Prayers on 10th Anniversary as Pope

Mar 12, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis asked for prayers as he spoke about the future of the Church and his pontificate so far in an interview published in the early hours of Sunday.

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address on March 12, 2023. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: People are Looking for "an oasis in the Church"

Mar 12, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

People are looking for an oasis in the Catholic Church from which to slake the thirst left by busyness, indifference, and consumerism, Pope Francis said on Sunday.

Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Havana, Cuba. on Feb. 12, 2016. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis as Diplomat: The Principles that have Guided his 10-year-old Pontificate

Mar 12, 2023

By Andrea Gagliarducci

In his public diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis has repeatedly said that he is ready to go to Kyiv, but only if that trip can be combined with a trip to Moscow.

Today, March 12, We Celebrate St. Theophanes the Chronicler

Mar 12, 2023

St. Theophanes was born in Samothrace, Greece around the year 759. He was orphaned while still a young child, but was left a large inheritance. 

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“Remain apolitical, neutral”: Nigerian Faith Leaders to Preachers on Gubernatorial Poll

Mar 11, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have appealed for neutrality on the part of religious leaders in the West African nation ahead of the country’s gubernatorial elections that have been postponed by a week.

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience in Vatican City's Paul VI Hall on Feb. 22, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Gender ideology "one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations" Today

Mar 11, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has said that gender ideology is “one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations” today.

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Community Radio in Sierra Leone Offering “prospects for women empowerment”: Testimony

Mar 11, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

A community radio station in Sierra Leone is offering opportunities for the empowerment of women in the West African nation, an official at the station has said.

Pope Francis greets World Youth Day pilgrims in Panama. | Jonah McKeown/CNA

PHOTOS: A Look Back at 10 Years of Pope Francis’ Participation in World Youth Days

Mar 11, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days (WYD) to answer the Gospel call and accept Jesus into their hearts. 

Today, March 11, We Celebrate St. Aurea

Mar 11, 2023

St. Aurea was born around the year 1042 in the village of Villavelayo, Spain.

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“Seeks to destroy life”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Pro-homosexual Right Court Ruling

Mar 10, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the Supreme Court for its ruling to allow the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Entrance to the St. Augustine's Major Seminary in Nigeria's Jos Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Major Seminary in Nigeria Fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”

Mar 10, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

St. Augustine's Major Seminary is fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”, the Rector of the Catholic institution that is located at Laranto in Jos North Local Government Area of Jos, Plateau State, a violence-prone region in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, has said.

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Catholic Bishops Condemn Military Invasion of DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Cathedral

Mar 10, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the military invasion of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Catholic Archbishop’s residence in the country’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese.

Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi appointed Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa's Durban Archdiocese on 9 March 2023. Credit: SACBC

Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Mar 10, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

The Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, is to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Archdiocese following his Thursday, March 9 appointment, the Holy See Press Office has announced.