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Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Protect Their Authenticity and Dignity at Work
An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work organized by the Christian Association of Italian Workers.
At Priestly Anniversary, Ugandan Catholic Archbishop Testifies about Saving Power of Blessed Sacrament during Insurgency
Every trip that Archbishop John Baptist Odama made to the bushes to meet members of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) for peace negotiations during one of Uganda’s worst insurgencies was a major risk.
“Secularism, busyness, fragmented relationships” among Obstacles to Family as “first school of faith”: Kenyan Archbishop
Tendencies towards secularism, day-to-day errands to make ends meet, and the inability to maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships are some of the obstacles to the realization of the institution of the family as the inaugural “school of faith”, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Pope Francis at 88, Keeping True to His Message to Older Catholics: “no retirement age from work of proclaiming Gospel”
Having instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2019, the Holy Father is keeping true to his inaugural message dedicated to older Catholics.
As He Turns 88, 8 + 8 Interesting Things about Pope Francis
On the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Reveals He Survived Two Threats to His Life in Iraq
Pope Francis has revealed in a new book, “Spera,” that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iraq in March 2021 in the city of Mosul.
Pope Francis Pens Essay on Humor: "Irony is a medicine"
“The Gospel, which urges us to become like little children for our own salvation (Matthew 18:3), reminds us to regain their ability to smile,” Francis wrote.
One Week after Regime Change, Syrian Church Bells Ring Out in Hope
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to pray freely with a spirit of hope.
Small Christian Communities in Nairobi, Kenya, Urged to Help Members in Non-Catholic Marriages to Celebrate Matrimony
A majority of couples in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have not solemnized their marriages, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Metropolitan See, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo, has observed.
“Joy is not the absence of suffering”: Catholic Archbishop Encourages Nigerians to Stay Positive amid Hardships
It is possible for the people of God in Nigeria to rejoice even as they grapple with corruption, poverty, and social injustice, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said in his message on Gaudete/Rejoice Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Spouses to Embrace Forgiveness as “foundation of true conjugal love”
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called upon spouses to embrace the virtue of forgiveness, which he said is necessary in “true” conjugal relationships.
Be “ministers of unity in Church, Family”: Apostolic Nuncio in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe has called upon the 14 Priests and Deacon he ordained on December 14 to foster unity in their ministry among the people of God.
Corsica: Pope Francis Draws President Macron’s Attention to St. Thomas More’s prayer: “Lord, give me a sense of humor”
The 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several pressing international issues.
Heads of Christian Churches in Holy Land Call for End of War in Gaza in Christmas Message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for the recent ceasefire in Lebanon.
Living Advent with Hope and Charity: Lessons from Mother Teresa’s Sisters
For the Missionaries of Charity, whose charism is to serve “the poorest of the poor,” Advent isn’t just for a liturgical season — it is a way of life.
Christian Human Rights Foundation Condemns Attack on Sudanese Mosque that Killed Seven
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has condemned continued targeting of places of worship as war rages on in Sudan following the reported December 6 attack on a Mosque in the country’s capital, Khartoum, that is the epicentre of fighting.
Pope Francis Praises Faith of Catholics in Corsica, Island in the Mediterranean Sea
During the Dec. 15 trip, the pontiff encouraged the island’s Catholic majority to continue to foster its traditional piety as secular culture grows in Europe — and to use their devotion as fuel to serve others in charity.
Chad’s Catholic Bishops Decry Killings “with limited accountability”, Emphasize Respect for “inherent” Human Dignity
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) have lamented about killings that they say go on in the country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa with impunity.
Health, Access to Clean Water among Challenges Caritas Ivory Coast Wants Addressed ahead of National Caritas Day
Support for people with health conditions and access to clean water are among the challenges Caritas Ivory Coast wants addressed as the humanitarian arm of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) plans for the National Caritas Day.
Continue “the spirit of political maturity”: Catholic Archbishop Commends Namibians for Peaceful Elections
Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda of Namibia’s Windhoek Catholic Archdiocese has commended citizens of the Southwestern African nation for demonstrating “political maturity” before and during the country’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
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