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Rome Celebrates its Patron Saints with a Burst of Colorful Flowers: PHOTOS
The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry of color as part of the Historic Flower Festival.
Pope Leo XIV Says the Unity of the Church "is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust"
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday spoke about unity in the Catholic Church after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.
Today, June 29, We Celebrate Sts. Peter and Paul
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there.
“Don’t doubt, don’t feel you're alone”: Archbishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan Spiritan Priest after 19 Years as Deacon
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has called on the member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) he ordained a Priest, not to fear or doubt in his ministry, assuring him of God’s constant presence and the support of the Church.
“You are called to serve, not to rule”: Vatican Official to 32 Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has told the 32 Deacons he ordained Priests in Nigeria that the Priesthood is a mission of service, not an opportunity to exercise authority characterized with self-interests.
Focus on “tangible realities of human suffering”: Catholic Bishop to World Council of Church Officials in South Africa
Participants in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, have been challenged to focus their deliberations on “tangible realities of human suffering.”
Central Africans Have “will, courage to live” Despite Persistent Challenges: CAR Catholic Bishops
The people of God in the Central African Republic (CAR) have manifested resilience amid harsh realities of life in the country, including “repeated military–political crises”, the country’s Catholic Bishops have said.
“Lord of the World.”: Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV Recommend This Book, Which Warns of a World Without God
The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading “Lord of the World.”
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Encourages “Church’s voice” amid Recent Violent Protests, Police Brutality
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has denounced the June 25 violent protests in Kenya and challenged Church leadership in the East African nation to be at the forefront in the fight against injustices.
Pope Leo’s Family Tree Has It All
Shortly after Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, genealogists got to work researching his family tree, quickly establishing that some of his ancestors on his mother’s side were Black.
Today, June 28, We Celebrate St. Irenaeus
Celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on June 28, and by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on August 23, Saint Irenaeus of Lyons was a second-century bishop and writer in present-day France.
At Ordination of First African Priests as Pontiff, Pope Cautions against “superficial models of Success, prestige”
At his second Priestly Ordination since his Papal Inauguration, during which, as Pope, he ordained the first African Deacons as Priests, the Holy Father has cautioned the Clergy against “questionable and superficial” ideals of “success and prestige”.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Condemns Demolition of Memorial Park in Honor of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has condemned the June 22 demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo, describing it as a violation of the memory and dignity of the 41 victims of the June 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish.
“I feel proud coming here, we’ll work together”: New Apostolic Nuncio on Diplomatic Mission to Ethiopia
The representative of the Holy Father in Ethiopia has expressed joy at the beginning of his diplomatic mission, acknowledging with appreciation the Horn of Africa nation’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Kenya Cautioned against Becoming “a burden to Christians”
The four newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to understand their identity as servants of the people of God and manifest it in their Priestly ministry.
Wisdom from 20 Saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“Dilexit Nos,” meaning “He Loved Us,” describes how devotion to the heart of Christ “reappears in the spiritual journey of many saints.”
“Commendable, statesmanlike decision”: Caritas Zambia Lauds Government for Constitution Amendment Bill Withdrawal
Officials of Caritas Zambia have lauded the government of the Southern African nation for withdrawing the Bill that had been presented to legislators to amend the Constitution of Zambia.
EWTN Announces Retirement of President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Keck
EWTN announced June 26 that after a distinguished 29-year career at the network, Doug Keck will retire from his administrative duties as president and chief operating officer.
Priest Warns: Christian Town in Holy Land No Longer Safe Amid Settler Attacks
The Palestinian Christian town of Taybeh, the last remaining town in the West Bank inhabited entirely by Christians, faces ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers.
Amid Malawi’s “unprecedented challenges”, Church Leaders Urged to “always” Be in Solidarity with Poor, Marginalized
As Malawi grapples with rising levels of corruption and poverty among other “unprecedented challenges”, Church leaders are being urged to “always” demonstrate solidarity with the needy in society.
