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Bernard Okalia Bilai, during the opening ceremony of the 48th annual seminar of the Bishops of Cameroon in the Catholic Diocese of Buea. Credit: ACI Africa

Government Official in Cameroon Thanks Catholic Bishops Praying for Country’s Embattled Regions

Jan 11, 2025

The Governor of the South West region of Cameroon has expressed gratitude to Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation for their prayers and commitment to peace, emphasizing the positive impact of the prayers on regions affected by conflict. 

Mons. Justin Georges Ebengue

Rector of Our Lady of Hope InterDiocesan Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese

Jan 11, 2025

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Our Lady of Hope Major Seminary Bertoua in Cameroon as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma in the Central African nation. 

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from his wheelchair during the Saturday jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall, Jan. 11, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Start anew from God": Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims at Vatican, Calls for Embracing of Hope as Divine Strength

Jan 11, 2025

The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Sends Prayers, Condolences as Los Angeles Battles Wildfires

Jan 11, 2025

As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy.

A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee pilgrims who wish to escape the crowds in Rome for a day and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of God’s creation. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

New Jubilee Tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo Highlights Beauty of Creation: Photos

Jan 11, 2025

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

In Surprise Visit, Pope Francis Lauds Rome Foundation for Supporting Humanitarian Projects Worldwide

Jan 11, 2025

Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.

Official inauguration of the Rwabageni Nurturing Care Hub. Credit: Caritas Rwanda

Caritas Rwanda Realizes “one stop site for community nutrition interventions” for Children in Partnership Initiative

Jan 11, 2025

Caritas Rwanda, the humanitarian and development establishment of the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda has realized a nutrition initiative with children as the primary beneficiaries.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Credit: ACI Africa

“Things are not going well”: Cardinal on Economic, Security Challenges in Nigeria

Jan 10, 2025

Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and escalating security challenges, conditions that John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described as “dire and unacceptable”.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Calls for Peace, Integrity ahead of 2025 Presidential Elections

Jan 10, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on citizens to prioritize peace and integrity ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025.

Pope Francis greets young cancer patients who are on pilgrimage from Poland to Rome during a Jan. 10, 2025, audience at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Tells Pediatric Cancer Patients They Are "witnesses of hope"

Jan 10, 2025

Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those around them.

Tess Livingstone, author of “George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis” (“Peace to the Unconquered”). / Credit: Courtesy of Carmel Communications and Ignatius Press

“He was a builder”: Biographer, Journalist Eulogizes Late Australian-born Cardinal Two Years after Death

Jan 10, 2025

“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.

Pope Francis watches as performers put on a show at his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

The Elephant That Captivated The Pope and Lived in the Vatican Gardens

Jan 10, 2025

During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo X’s pet elephant.

Lesego Sikhali, Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Youths in Southern Africa Urged to Make Jubilee Year Celebrations "more memorable" through Spiritual Activities

Jan 9, 2025

The Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on young people to engage actively in spiritual activities and charity work during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“I was on a list of people to be eliminated”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Persecution for Defending the Marginalize

Jan 9, 2025

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has revealed that he was once on a list of people that were targeted for elimination for defending truth and justice.

Senegalese Spiritan Priest Appointed National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies in Indian Ocean Region

Jan 9, 2025

The pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has appointed Fr. Moïse Lalty Diatta as the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies in the Indian Ocean region that encompasses various island nations and territories.

Pope Francis addresses members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Jan. 9, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pursue “diplomacy of hope” in 2025 Jubilee Year: Pope Francis to Diplomats Accredited to the Holy See in Annual Address

Jan 9, 2025

Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope” in the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds “vibrancy and joy” of Nigerian Immigrants in Countries Abroad

Jan 9, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has commended Nigerian migrants for their significant contribution to the Catholic Church in their host countries, refuting claims that those who travel away from home lose their faith along the way.

The papal ambassador to Jordan, Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, and Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab speak at a press conference in Amman, Jordan, about the new exhibit “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity,” which will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31, 2025. / Credit: ACI MENA

Vatican to Host Historic Jordan Exhibition on Christianity’s Origins

Jan 9, 2025

The “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” exhibit will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31 showcasing 90 artifacts.

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Catholic Nuns’ Leadership Appeals for “fervent prayers” for Members Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese

Jan 8, 2025

The leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM) is appealing for spiritual solidarity in favour of two of its members, who were reportedly abducted on Tuesday, January 7 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria.

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Arise, “fold your sleeves; let’s build our country”: Cameroon Catholic Bishops’ President to Citizens at Annual Seminar

Jan 8, 2025

The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has called on the people of God in the Central African nation to take personal responsibility in realizing the development of the country.