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Outcome of November Snap Parliamentary Election in Guinea-Bissau Should Be “good for the people”: Catholic Bishop
The outcome of Guinea-Bissau’s snap parliamentary poll scheduled to take place on November 24 should be for the good of the people of God in the country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast, Bishop José Lampra Cà has said.
Pope Francis Writes Letter to New Cardinals: You Express the Church’s Unity
Pope Francis will add 21 members to the College of Cardinals at a consistory at the Vatican in December.
Vatican Shares Pope Francis’ Schedule for December Consistory to Create Cardinals
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis will preside at a Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Catholics Invited to "adopt" Synod on Synodality Members in Prayer
The prayer campaign sends a daily email with guidance on how to pray for the “adopted” Synod on Synodality participant.
Today, October 12, We Celebrate Our Lady of the Pillar
The first Marian apparition in history appeared to Saint James the Apostle, the brother of Saint John the Evangelist, on the bank of the river Ebro in Saragossa, Spain. Unlike every other recorded apparition, this one took place during the earthly life of the Mother of God.
On Eve of Installation, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Appointed Military Ordinary Lauded for Discipline, Good Work Ethic
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi who was appointed Kenya’s Military Ordinariate in August has the required balance of discipline and compassion to serve the men and women in uniform and their respective families, Bishop David Kamau Ng’ang’a, an Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Let’s “ensure politics is truly at the service of the common good”: Catholic Official in Angola
The people of God in their various roles in the Church institution need see to it that politics serves the interests of members of the society, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said.
Centenary Celebrations of Holy Rosary Sisters in Ghana “time for deep reflection, prayer, evaluation”: Catholic Bishop
Members of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (MSHR) celebrating 100 years of service in Ghana have been invited to a “deep reflection, prayer and evaluation” even as they thank God for His graces over the years.
Catholic Missionary Priest Released after Two-Year Captivity in Mali Says He’s “free to create peace”
Fr. Pier Luigi Maccalli is celebrating four years of freedom after spending a two-year captivity in the West African nation of Mali.
Synod Debates on Bishops, Laypeople Opened to Public at Theology Forums
Speakers claimed an important part of synodality is implementing the proper understanding of a bishop’s authority in his diocese.
Pope Francis, Synod Pray Where First Christian Martyrs of Rome Were Killed
The ecumenical prayer vigil Oct. 11 was held in Roman Protomartyrs Square inside Vatican City.
New Translations of Texts Used for Eucharistic Adoration to Go into Effect in December
The new translation of the ritual book also affects any other distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass, which may take place for pastoral needs.
Pope Francis, Zelenskyy Hold fourth Meeting Since Outbreak of Russia-Ukraine War
The Oct. 11 meeting is the fourth meeting the Ukrainian president has had with the Holy Father since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.
"Trusting the Lord": Catholics Gather for 32nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting
This year’s event will kick off Oct. 12 with an in-person conference at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax, Virginia, followed by a virtual speaker series.
Israeli Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Lebanon; At Least 8 Dead
A church of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Tyre, Lebanon, has been hit by a missile from Israeli airstrikes in the country’s south, killing at least eight people.
Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli at Sotto il Monte, Italy on 25 November 1881, Pope John XXIII was elected Pope on October 28, 1958. He died June 3, 1963 in Rome and was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000.
On St. Daniel Comboni Day, Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Recalls Saint’s “vision” for Education to Empower Africans
St. Daniel Comboni, the pioneer Catholic Bishop of Central Africa described as “one of the great missionaries in the Church's history” had a “vision” to empower the people of God in Africa through formal education, a Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has said.
Synod on Synodality Can Provide “knowledge of reality”: Catholic Archbishop on Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Insurgency
The ongoing second session of the multi-year Synod on Synodality can facilitate the provision of some knowledge of the actual situation of the embattled Cabo Delgado, Mozambique’s Northernmost Province, where a protracted insurgency has taken a toll on human life and livelihoods, a Catholic Archbishop from the Southern African nation has said.
Diocese in Burkina Faso Begins “Novena prayer for peace” Days after Series of Attacks, Including on Catholic Parish
Thursday, October 10 has been set as the start of “Novena prayer for peace” in Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Fada N'Gourma following a series of terrorist attacks targeting various facilities, including a Catholic Parish.
Let’s Foster “direct involvement in eco-friendly projects”: Catholic Official to Ghana’s Bishops, Religious Superiors
Much more can be achieved in addressing the challenges Ghana is grappling with, including environmental problems and gaps in governance, when synergy between members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) and their counterparts in the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious - Ghana (CMSR-GH) is fostered, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.
