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Chiara Porro, Australia's ambassador to the Holy See, presents her credentials to Pope Francis Aug. 27, 2020. / Vatican Media/EWTN.

Outgoing Australian Ambassador Notes Growing Momentum of Women Leadership in the Vatican

Nov 28, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, says she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of women’s leadership in the Catholic Church under Pope Francis.  

Today, November 28, We Celebrate Saint Catherine Laboure

Nov 28, 2024

On November 28, the Church honors St. Catherine Labouré, the humble Daughter of Charity to whom Mary appeared, requesting that the Miraculous Medal be stamped so that all who wear it would receive great graces.

Eucharistic Congress, Golden Jubilee in Sudan, South Sudan “a testament to the enduring spirit of communion”: Cardinal

Nov 27, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has described the Eucharistic Congress and the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic hierarchy in Sudan and South Sudan as a testament to the enduring spirit of communion within the Catholic Church. 

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Thank you for being our Father: Youths in Southern Africa Pen “love letter” to Pope Francis

Nov 27, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the youth ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC), which includes South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini, have written to Pope Francis, expressing their gratitude to the Holy Father for his leadership as the Vicar of Christ over the past 11 years.

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) in California in the United States of America (USA). Credit: Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University (JST-SCU)

Nigerian Jesuit Priest Feted for “ecumenical peace-making” in South Sudan after Civil War

Nov 27, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, a Jesuit Priest and Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) in California in the United States of America (USA) has been honored for his peacemaking efforts fostering reconciliation in South Sudan following the country’s civil war.

Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola celebrate the Death Anniversary of their Founder, Blessed James Alberione.

“Legacy of Blessed James Alberione remains alive”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Founder’s Death Anniversary Celebration

Nov 27, 2024

By João Vissesse

The legacy of Blessed James Alberione continues to inspire the mission of members of the  Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola, a member of the congregation has told ACI Africa.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

At General Audience, Pope Francis Pleads for Ukraine's Children

Nov 27, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“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.

Late Mons. Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Priest in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria Who Died at 104 “lived a fulfilled life”: Apostolic Nuncio

Nov 27, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

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.”

Dr. Todd Ovokaitys speaks at the World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Pontifical Lateran University in Vatican City, Nov. 26, 2024 / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Scientists and CEOs Share Big Ideas at Vatican Ethical Innovation Summit

Nov 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in various fields.

In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day. / Credit: Gregorini Demetrio, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Pontifical Universities in Rome Host Conference on Legacy of St. John Paul II

Nov 27, 2024

By Kristina Millare

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 gave a special message to Chinese Catholics at the end of his Mass in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sept. 3, 2023. / Vatican Media

Pope Francis Announces Chinese Translations for Weekly Audiences

Nov 27, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“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.

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“Grievous misstep”: Nigerian Diocese Condemns Aberration after Nun Spotted Carrying Monstrance in Eucharistic Procession

Nov 27, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

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.  .  

Today, November 27, We Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Nov 27, 2024

By ACI Africa

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Today, November 27, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal  

Today, November 27, We Celebrate St. Francesco Antonio Fasani

Nov 27, 2024

St. Francesco (Francis) Antonio Fasani was born as Giovanneillo in Lucera, Italy in 1681, the son of Giuseppe Fasani and Isabella Della Monaca. He entered the Conventual Franciscans in 1695 and took the names of St. Francis and St. Anthony. 

Bishop Justin Kientega of Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso. Credit: ACN

Catholic Charity Announces Christmas Campaign to Support Persecuted Christians in Burkina Faso

Nov 26, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

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.

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Nigerian Catholic Diocese Pledges to Implement Safety Measures following Deadly Stampede on Christ the King Solemnity

Nov 26, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

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.

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho during the Eucharistic celebrating marking 50 years of his Episcopal Ordination. Credit: Jornal Borges

Award-Winning Catholic Archbishop in Angola Lauded for Leadership During Turbulence of Oppression and Civil War

Nov 26, 2024

By João Vissesse

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.

Mons. Constantine Rupiny, appointed Bishop of Uganda's Catholic Diocese of Nebbi on 26 November 2024. Credit: Ugandan Catholics Online

Rector of Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Country’s Nebbi Diocese

Nov 26, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

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.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality Document Part of “ordinary magisterium, authentic teaching”: Pope Francis, Calls for Implementation

Nov 26, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“[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.

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Solemnity of Christ the King: Catholic Youth in Angola Urged to “embody service, love, and commitment to the truth”

Nov 26, 2024

By João Vissesse

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.