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More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized
More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.
Egyptian Court Ruling on St. Catherine’s Monastery Sparks Outcry, Termed “attempt to alter” 15 Centuries System
A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church about religious freedom.
Today, May 30, We Celebrate St. Joan of Arc
Today is the feast of St. Joan of Arc, the patroness of France. Joan was born to a peasant family in Champagne, France in the early 15th century.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Murder of Two Priests, Demand Justice and Protection
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the brutal murders of Fr. James Maina Ndegwa and Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett which occurred days apart within May.
Cardinal in Nigeria Advocates for “inclusive governance” to Resolve Country’s Challenges
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive and people-centered approach to governance, warning that the worsening economic and security conditions in Nigeria risk further alienating citizens and destabilizing the country.
“Let our lives be filled with confidence, hope”: New Superior General of Society of African Missions
The newly elected Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA) has called on members of the congregation to embrace their mission with confidence and hope.
Ahead of WCD 2025, Archbishop in Kenya Urges Catholic Media Professionals to Promote Dialogue, Inspire Hope
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged Catholic media professionals in the East African nation to make use of the communication tools available to them to promote dialogue and inspire hope in the country.
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.
Vatican, Caritas: Global Economic Reforms Needed to Alleviate Poor Nations’ Debt Crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of an “unjust global system.”
Pope Leo XIV Signals Focus on AI with Nod to Leo XIII’s Social Teaching Legacy
The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.
Today, May 29, We Celebrate St. Maximinus
St. Maximinus was the Bishop of Trier, and was born at Silly near Poitiers. He died there either on May 29, 352 or Sept. 12, 349. He was educated and ordained a priest by St. Agritius, whom he succeeded as Bishop of Trier in 332 or 335. At that time Trier was the government seat of the Western Emperor and, by force of his office, Maximinus stood in close relation with the Emperors Constantine II and Constans.
Christian Farming Communities in Nigeria Thrown into Mourning as Islamist Fulanis Kill Over 30 in Three Days
Several communities served by Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi have been thrown into mourning following a new wave of attacks by suspected Fulani herders that left 30 people dead in a span of three days.
Church in Africa must “bring people together” to Overcome Racism, Reverse “structures of apartheid”: Cardinal Napier
South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier told EWTN this week that the Catholic Church in South Africa can lead in helping overcome decades of apartheid and racial divide.
At Priestly Golden Jubilee, Portuguese-born Catholic Bishop Hails His Ministry in Angola as Life’s “greatest grace”
Bishop Joaquim Ferreira Lopes has recognized with appreciation decades of his Priestly ministry among the people of God in Angola and described the experience as his life’s “greatest grace and honour”.
Vice Rector of Cardinal Emile Biayenda Major Seminary Appointed Local Ordinary of Ouesso Diocese, Congo Brazzaville
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Brice Armand Ibombo, who has been serving as Vice-Rector of Émile Cardinal Biayenda National Major Seminary in the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ouesso.
Pope Leo XIV: Before Being Believers, We are Called to Be Human
Pope Leo XIV held the second general audience of his pontificate today in which he reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.
Pope Leo XIV to Give 500-euro "conclave bonus" to 5,000 Vatican Workers
Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period.
Caritas Freetown Marks 10 Years of Laudato Si’ with Call to Environmental Action in Sierra Leone
Members of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone have urged the people of God in the West African nation to take action in caring for the environment as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’.
Pope Leo XIV Decries Severe Suffering in Gaza and Ukraine, “serious new attacks” against Civilians, Infrastructure
At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating consequences of war.
Massacre in Nigeria Follows Catholic Bishop’s U.S. Testimony on Christian Persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of a Catholic priest and several nuns.
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