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Benedictine Nun from Ukraine: The Church Building is in Ruins, but the Church is Alive
After the liberation of the Mykolaiv district in Ukraine from the Russian army last week, residents began to return to their homes with the hope of saving at least some of their possessions.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose was born into a family with wealth and political connections August 29, 1769 in Grenoble, France. Her father, Pierre Francois Duchesne, was a lawyer, businessman, and prominent civic leader in Grenoble, while her mother, Rose Perier, was a member of a leading family from the Dauphine region.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul
Saint Peter’s Basilica was originally built in 323 by the emperor Constantine. The basilica was constructed over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, the Church’s first Pope.
Faith, Civil Entities Oppose Bill Gates’ “high-tech solutions” to Reduce Hunger in Africa
Faith and civil organizations focused on food sovereignty and justice worldwide have castigated Bill Gates for proposing “high-tech solutions” including genetic engineering, new breeding technologies, and digital agriculture to address the hunger crisis in Africa.
“It was a surprise”, Mozambican Coadjutor Archbishop-elect Says, Asks for Prayer
The newly appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo, Bishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes, has described his appointment as a surprise and called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to pray for him.
Catholic Bishops in West Africa Concerned about “high cost of living”, Call for Solidarity
Catholic Bishops of the four-nation Conference in West Africa are concerned about the “high cost of living” in their respective countries.
Catholic Youth in Zimbabwe Urged to “make good options” for the Good of the Church
An Archbishop in Zimbabwe has called on Catholic youth in the Southern African country to make good life choices “for the betterment of the whole Church”.
German Bishops Meet With Pope Francis at the Vatican Amid Concern Over Synodal Way
Pope Francis received the German bishops at the Vatican on Thursday.
Italian Bishops Release Report Evaluating Diocesan Efforts to Prevent Abuse
Catholic bishops in Italy released a national report on Thursday evaluating the recent implementation of diocesan services to aid victims of abuse across the country.
Today, November 17, We Celebrate St. Elizabeth of Hungary
On Nov. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the life and example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a medieval noblewoman who responded to personal tragedy by embracing St. Francis' ideals of poverty and service. A patron of secular Franciscans, she is especially beloved to Germans, as well as the faithful of her native Hungary.
Catholic Leadership Entity in Nigeria Begins Christian Stakeholder Training in SGBV Fight
The Lux Terra Leadership Foundation on Tuesday, November 15, began the first in a series of training workshops for Christian Stakeholders on skills and tools for raising public awareness on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the West African country.
Conflict, Climate Change Leaves South Sudan among “world’s hungriest countries”: Trócaire
Violent conflicts and climate change in South Sudan have contributed to the country being “consistently” ranked as one of the “world’s hungriest countries,” the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said.
Plans Underway for Diocesan Peaceful March against Insecurity in Eastern DR Congo
Plans are underway for a peaceful march against insecurity in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be undertaken by the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wamba.
“Make Christian Religious Education compulsory”: Catholic Priest in Uganda to Government
The Executive Secretary of the Commission for Education of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on the government of the East African nation to make Christian Religious Education (CRE) compulsory at all secondary school levels in “church-founded schools” in the country.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Advice: Just be with Jesus "without ulterior motives"
Pope Francis offered advice on Wednesday for building “a more mature and more beautiful relationship with the Lord” through prayer.
Today, November 16, We Celebrate St. Joseph Moscati
On November 16, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. Born on July 25, 1880 in Benevento, Italy, he lived out the Gospel through his position as a teacher and physician.
Today, November 16, We Celebrate St. Gertrude the Great
On Nov. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition, Saint Gertrude of Helfta, better known as “St. Gertrude the Great.”
Faith-based Entities Petition US to Include Nigeria among Countries of Particular Concern
Faith-based organizations with presence in Africa have petitioned the President of the United States of America (U.S.) to return Nigeria to the list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC), a watchlist of nations with the most horrific violations of religious freedom.
Catholic Activists in Africa Decry Economic Crisis, Want Energy Taxes Suspended
Catholic activists in Africa are calling on African governments to stop increasing the costs of energy and gasoline, noting that the increase is having critical effects of the people’s living conditions in what they describe as an already tough economic crisis.
Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Archbishop for Mozambique’s Maputo Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique.
