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Bullying in Schools "prepares for war, not peace," Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience.
Hopes Rise for Christians as Church Leaders Meet New Syria Leader
As Syria navigates a transitional phase, questions abound regarding the Church’s role in shaping the new Syrian nation. Has the recent meeting with Church leaders helped?
Renewal, Restoration, Liberation among Emphasis at Launch of 2025 Jubilee Year in South African Catholic Dioceses
On Sunday, December 29, the Feast Day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, various Catholic Dioceses in South Africa launched celebrations to start off the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with emphasis on the need for renewal, restoration, reconciliation, and liberation.
Finance Committee, Presidential Council Meetings ahead of Plenary Assembly among RECOWA’s “major” Activities in New Year
Preparations for the Plenary Assembly of the members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) constitute the “major” activities of the Catholic Bishops’ forum that brings together Church leaders from some 16 countries of West Africa, the Secretary General has said.
Pope Francis Encourages Blind Young People to be Pilgrims of hope
Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with the desire to move forward.”
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said.
Days after 10 Die in Food Distribution Stampede in Nigeria, Archbishop Urges Collective Action to End Hunger
Days after the tragic stampede during the food distribution event that claimed the lives of 10 people in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, the Local Ordinary has called for collective action to address the challenge of food in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Initiate Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique, Say Part of “Jubilee Year of Hope
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched a three-day prayer initiative for the people of God in Mozambique amid post-election violent conflicts.
Celebrating 2025 Jubilee Year Calls for “new policy of sharing, solidarity”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon
The launched Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an invitation for the people of God to practice the virtue of sharing and to foster solidarity, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has said.
How Can the Jubilee of Hope Strengthen Your faith? Here’s What You Need to Know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to attain salvation.
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.
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