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Pope Francis "deeply saddened" by New Orleans Attack, Offers Prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls of the deceased.
New Year Pastoral Message: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast Highlights Synodality as Path to Strengthened Fraternity
Embracing the spirit of synodality for which the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on October 27 advocated “strengthens” unity among the people of God, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Pope Francis Ties Debt Forgiveness to Peace in New Year's Angelus
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed his appeals for peace.
Pope Francis Preaches Peace, Protection of Life in New Year’s Homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis for building a civilization of peace,” Francis said.
Making a Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee? Here’s What You Should Know
For Jubilee 2025 pilgrims, the experience of arriving in Rome will be new due to the reconditioning of a disused stretch of railway and a reception center near the basilica.
Why the Church Begins the Year Celebrating Mary, the Mother of God
Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one Person with two natures” from the very beginning.
Cardinal in Ivory Coast Calls for “communion, justice, respect for the law” ahead of 2025 Presidential Election
Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo of the Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan is calling upon citizens of the West African nation work towards fostering togetherness ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 2025.
Last Day of 2024 Time to Reflect on "universal vocation" of Rome: Pope Francis
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence for End of Year 2024, Beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven.
Here are Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025.
In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers “tools, strategies” for Catechists to “nurture” Catechumens’ Faith
In a new book, a Catholic Priest in Nigeria is offering “tools and strategies” insights that can benefit Catechists in their ministry towards catechumens.
13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died in violent attacks in Europe.
Pope Francis Remembers Jimmy Carter’s "firm commitment" to Peace, Reconciliation
The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023.
In Vatican meetings, Catholic Land Movement proclaims faith, family, and farming
Michael Guidice and Andrew Ewell founded Catholic Land Movement, an initiative that traces its lineage to the Catholic Land Associations of 100 years ago.
Retired Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Ivory Coast’s Man Apostolic Administrator amid Fall Out, “internal wounds, tensions”
Pope Francis has appointed Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, the Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, to serve as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Man.
Holy Door to Remain Open in Two Parishes in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate During Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year
The leadership of Ethiopia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa has announced that the Holy Door will remain open throughout the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in two places of worship, the Cathedral Parish, and the Parish church of Dilla.
Let’s Open Our Hearts to Be “more supportive” to Needy: Catholic Archbishop in Niger in Christmas Message
Archbishop Djalwana Laurent Lompo of Niger’s Niamey Catholic Archdiocese is calling upon the people of God to reach out to the needy in society, becoming “more supportive”.
Family Dialogue Defeats Digital Distraction: Pope Francis
“Never, never this,” Francis said about mobile phones at the family table. “Talk, listen to each other, this is the dialogue that is good for you and that makes you grow!”
Holy Door of Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran Opens as 2025 Jubilee Journey Continues
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our profession of faith in Christ.”
Pope Francis prays for South Korea air crash victims and families
“My thoughts go to the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic air accident,” the pope said.
