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Today, February 28, We Celebrate Blessed Villana de'Botti
Villana de’Botti was a wife and a Third Order Dominican. She was born in Florence in 1332.
Pope Francis’ Medical Condition Continues to Improve, "further days of clinical stability are needed": Vatican Updates
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the Vatican said Thursday.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Meeting Other Faith, Civil Society Groups to Chart Way Forward after Historical Injustices
Top on the agenda for members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) who are engaging with other faith-based groups and ethical communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is how to heal from the historical injustices the continent has suffered from.
“We have to work hard to change Cameroon”: Bishop to Catholics amid Challenges, October Presidential Election
The President of the Episcopal Commission for Communication at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged Catholics in the Central African nation to embrace their role as bearers of hope and work diligently to transform the country that is gearing up for a presidential election later this year.
“You’re true reference point for civilization of truth, love”: Catholic Bishop in Malawi to Parish Priests
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa in Malawi has called upon Parish Priests in his Episcopal See to live up to their identity as bearers of “truth and love in this world”, guarding the people of God under their pastoral care against falsehood.
Nigeria’s Catholics Challenged to Embrace “radical forgiveness” amid Provocation from Other Faiths
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has challenged Catholics in the West African nation to extend “radical forgiveness” to those who seek to provoke them by criticizing their faith.
“Our Church needs us”: Catholic Communicators in Cameroon Urged to Persevere in Their Media Apostolate
Catholic communicators in Cameroon have been urged to remain steadfast in their media apostolate, keeping in mind their role in fostering hope, solidarity, and peace in society.
Today, February 27, we celebrate Blessed Maria Caridad Brader
Mother Maria Caridad Brader was born into a pious family in Kaltburn, Switzerland, in 1860.
In Get-Well-Soon Wishes, Theologians in Africa Pour their Hearts Out to Pope Francis
Members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) are reflecting on Pope Francis’ simplicity, humility, servant leadership and sense of humour as they continue to pray for his recovery.
Pope Francis’ Early-stage Kidney Insufficiency "subsided" on Wednesday: Vatican Updates
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office stated.
Catholic Bishops in Benin, DR Congo, Mozambique Appeal for Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Francis
Catholic Bishops in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique are among Church leaders in Africa appealing for prayers for Pope Francis, who was admitted in hospital on February 14 and later diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Thank You, Pope Francis, for Making “your sick bed a channel” of Evangelization: SIGNIS Africa President
The President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has penned a moving letter to Pope Francis, lauding him for using every opportunity to evangelize, including his time in the hospital, where he is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14.
Vicar for Consecrated Life in Tanzania’s Tabora Catholic Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Josaphat Jackson Bududu as Auxiliary Bishop of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, where Protase Cardinal Rugambwa is the Local Ordinary.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to “be communicators of hope”
Catholic Journalists and media practitioners in São Tomé and Príncipe have been challenged to be bearers of hope amid pervasive disinformation and polarization, and in certain situations, misinformation.
Pope Francis Shines Light on Bible’s Elderly "pilgrims of hope" in Wednesday Catechesis
In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Pope Francis Creates Fundraising Commission to Solicit Vatican Donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.
Historic African American Parish in St. Louis, U.S., Receives Grant to Restore Stained Glass
St. Alphonsus Liguori Church was one of 30 churches in the country chosen to receive a grant this year from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.
Pope Francis "had a quiet night", Condition "critical but stable ... no acute respiratory episodes": Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Today, February 26, we celebrate St. Alexander
St. Alexander succeeded St. Achillas as bishop of Alexandria in 313.
On Day 12, Pope Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical” But No Repeat of Acute Respiratory Episodes: Vatican
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday evening.
