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Pope Francis Gives Thanks to God for Benedict XVI’s Sacrifices for the Church
Pope Francis gave thanks for the good works and sacrifices of Benedict XVI, hours after the pope emeritus’ death on Saturday at the age of 95.
Benedict XVI’s Final Resting Place Decided: He will be Buried in Vatican Crypt
Benedict XVI will be buried in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said Saturday afternoon.
Funeral Mass of Benedict XVI to be Held Jan. 5
The Vatican announced Saturday that the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter’s Square.
A Timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s Extraordinary Life
A Timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s Extraordinary Life
PHOTOS: Key Moments from Benedict XVI’s Papacy
Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy as told through photos.
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years, has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced.
"Trust in Providence": Faithful Pray for Benedict XVI at Special Mass in Rome
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined in prayer for the ailing pope emeritus.
Catholic Charity Rallying for Support of Priest’s Mission in Zimbabwe’s Isolated Villages
Chitsungo Mission of the Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi in Zimbabwe is the poorest in the Diocese, the Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has said, adding that Priests are finding it difficult to provide pastoral care to needy populations in far-flung villages served by the Catholic mission.
Salesians at Oratory in Egypt Fostering Fraternity among Christian, Muslim Youth
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are fostering fraternity among Christian and Muslim youth at an Oratory in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria in Egypt.
Caritas Djibouti Using Trainings in Permaculture Approach to Empower Farmers, Fight Hunger
The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in Djibouti, Caritas Djibouti, is empowering farmers and members of “vulnerable communities” in the Horn of Africa country through trainings in permaculture approach, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has reported.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge “a timely” Budgetary Material Publication after New Ranking
Following Zambia’s drop in the global ranking on budget accountability, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation are calling on the government to provide “a timely” online publication of budgetary materials.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Condition Serious but Stable: Vatican
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s condition is serious but stable, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Catholic Project Volunteer for Sierra Loene’s Ebola Survivors Recounts Ordeal with Scourge
Sometime in 2014, as Sierra Leone was healing from the devastation of the civil war that had ravished the entire country, another disaster struck, Ebola.
Rome Diocese to Offer Mass for Benedict XVI
The Diocese of Rome will offer a special Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon.
Nigeria’s Consecrated Urged “to speak out in face of societal moral decadence in politics”
Consecrated persons in Nigeria have been challenged to exercise their prophetic role amid ongoing political campaigns ahead of February 2023 general elections, speaking out against “moral decadence in politics”.
Salesians Partner with Spanish Football Club, Foster Children Sports in Equatorial Guinea
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have partnered with Real Madrid, a Spain-based professional football club to support sporting activities among vulnerable children in Equatorial Guinea.
Benedict XVI Under Medication As Health Takes Sudden Turn: Vatican
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that pope emeritus Benedict XVI has experienced a sudden decline in his health, but is stable and under medical care.
Catholic Bishop, Priest Freed After Months of Detention in Eritrea
A Catholic Bishop and a Priest arrested and detained in Eritrea on October 15 have been set free, a source has told ACI Africa.
Former RECOWA Secretary General Appointed Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese, Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Joseph Kacou Aka, the immediate former Secretary General of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), as Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Warri Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido who has been serving as Rector of Sts. Peter and Paul Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Ibadan, Nigeria, as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Warri in the West African nation.
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