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Vatican Communication Office Urges Two-State Solution as France Backs Palestinian Statehood
The editorial manager for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Andrea Tornielli, called for a “two-state solution” and recognition of Palestine as a state.
Today, July 28, We Celebrate St. Victor I, Pope
The date of birth of St. victor is unknown, but we do know that he was Pope from 189 to 199.
Jubilee of Youth: Delegation of 43 Pilgrims Representing Cape Verde Selected on Basis of “pastoral commitment”
A delegation of 43 young people from Cape Verde that has traveled to Rome for the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth was selected on the basis of “pastoral commitment” and active participation in Parish youth ministry, an official involved in the pilgrimage has said.
In Nigeria, “almost everyone is traumatized”: Priest, Psycho-Spiritual Institute Founder Urges Professional Support
The founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI), a Catholic entity that specializes in psycho-trauma healing, is calling for urgent professional support for the people of God in Nigeria, where he says virtually everyone suffers from trauma amid a myriad of challenges that cause emotional wounds and psychological distress.
At National Youth Assembly in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Urges Courage, Hope in Witnessing Christ
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has encouraged young people to witness the joy of the risen Christ with hope, courage, concrete action, and in a spirit of service.
“Gaza deserves life, not destruction”: Comboni Leadership Denounces "with deep emotion" Continued Palestinian Tragedy
The leadership of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) has condemned the ongoing tragedy in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV Urges "full respect for humanitarian law" in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV called for peace negotiations and respect for humanitarian law in Gaza, 10 days after an Israeli strike killed three people at the only Catholic church there.
Where St. Francis Slept on Stone, Pilgrims Still Find Peace: Photos
The Hermitage of St. Francis is a little known sanctuary in Assisi that still preserves the spirit of St. Francis.
Bishops in Eastern Africa Engage Retired Teachers to Facilitate Understanding of Synod on Synodality Document
Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) are engaging retired teachers from various regions to help facilitate the easy understanding of the Final Document of the multi-year Synod on Synodality.
Today, July 27, We Celebrate St. Panteleon
St. Panteleon, whose feast we celebrate on July 27, is the patron saint of bachelors and physicians.
Africa's Catholic Bishops Set to Unveil 2025-2028 Strategic Plan at Upcoming 20th Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are set to unveil a strategic plan that will guide their activities for the next three years during their July 30 – August 4 Plenary Assembly scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda.
How Visa Holders who “don’t return” Home have Ruined Chances for African Youths Seeking to Attend Jubilee in Rome
Failure to return home at the expiry of travel documents abroad is what has locked may young Africans from being granted visas to travel to Rome for the upcoming Jubilee of Youth, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has said.
Third National Laity Congress Opens in Angola with Calls for Renewed Lay Commitment to Nation, Faith
Angola’s Third National Congress of Catholic Laity has opened in the Diocese of Namibe with a call for lay Christians to deepen their commitment to the Church and contribute to the nation’s renewal.
“Our Church is wounded, but she is standing”: Cardinal Testifies about Terrorism, Faith in Burkina Faso
Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso has shared his testimony on the suffering of the Church in the West African nation amid persistent jihadist violence, calling for greater solidarity and action.
"A voice told me not to be afraid": The Story of Lourdes’ 72nd Recognized Miracle
Diagnosed in 2006 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – a progressive and fatal condition – Raco experienced a recovery that defied medical explanation.
Today, July 26, We Celebrate Sts. Anne and Joachim
On July 26 the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. The couple's faith and perseverance brought them through the sorrow of childlessness, to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ.
Jubilee of Youth: Over 150 Young Pilgrims Travelling from Southern Africa Urged to Seek Conversion in Rome
The over 150 young pilgrims, who are set to travel from South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome have been challenged to bring with them “a little bit of growth” so as to evangelize their peers, who may not participate in the event that is part of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
AMECEA, Pauline Sisters Launch Simplified Version of Synod Document with Call for Deeper Understanding of Synodality
The Secretary General of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has underscored the need for the people of God in the region to study and understand the Final Document of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of Bishops, as the Universal Church explores the Synod’s implementation phase.
At Least 17 Die in Tragic Accident in Zimbabwe, Catholic Bishops Call for Respect of Sanctity of Life on Roads
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed solidarity with families of the over 17 people who lost their lives in an accident involving a truck and a minibus on July 16, and called for the respect of the sanctity of human life by road users.
Mozambique's Maputo Auxiliary Bishop Appointed Local Ordinary of Country's Quelimane Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Quelimane Catholic Diocese.
