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Five Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ This Advent
Here are five Advent resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.
Pope Leo XIV Warns against "false mercy" in Marriage Annulment Proceedings
In a firm call to avoid “false mercy” in marriage annulment proceedings, Pope Leo XIV reminded that compassion cannot disregard the truth.
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human Fraternity is "the antidote against all extremism"
“The Power of the Gospel” is the title of a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV.
The Laywoman Whose Mission Helped Lead to the Solemnity of Christ the King
How Marthe de Noaillat championed Christ’s kingship against all odds.
At Funeral Mass, Apostolic Nuncio Hails Pioneer Bishop of Kenyan Diocese for Keeping Politics Out of Church
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has lauded Bishop Philip Sulumeti, who passed on Sunday, November 9, for keeping politics out of the Church, noting that the Bishop’s firm stance on politics was out of his respect for the Eucharist and the temple of God.
Pope Leo XIV to Caritas: Be Artisans of Peace, Serve Every Person With Dignity
Pope Leo XIV on Friday met with the leadership and staff of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s global charitable network operating in more than 200 countries.
Pope Leo XIV Recognizes Martyrdom of Two Priests Killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in which Waffen-SS units murdered at least 770 civilians.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for U.S. Military Intervention at Congressional Hearing
A Nigerian Catholic bishop said U.S. military intervention is warranted at a Nov. 20 hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.
What Do We Know About the Presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is an example for all of us in our struggle for holiness.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for "serious renewal" among Clergy to Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for “serious renewal” in the “clerical culture” in which members of the Clergy operate in order to address the allegations of sexual abuse in the Church.
World’s Tallest Our Lady of Fátima Monument Inaugurated in Brazil
The world’s tallest monument dedicated to Our Lady of Fátima was inaugurated in Crato, located in Ceará state in northeastern Brazil.
Kidnapped Nigerian Priest Still Alive, Catholic Archdiocese Clarifies after Social Media Accounts of Cleric’s Murder
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria has refuted circulating social media reports that Fr. Bobbo Paschal, abducted on November 17, has been killed.
Microsoft Says it Will Not Discriminate against Religious Groups after Investor Criticism
On Oct. 10, Microsoft and Boyer Research, a group of shareholders represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group, signed the agreement.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis.
Vatican Dicastery Official Highlights Responsible Use of Social Media at Communicators Meeting in Kenya
A communications expert at the Vatican Dicastery for Communication (DFC) has highlighted the need for responsible use of social media, urging the Clergy, men and women Religious to foster communion and promote genuine encounters in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Priest as Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, who has been serving as Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as the assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.
Synod on Synodality Reports Reveal Continued Study on Women, But Not Female Diaconate
The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the Vatican’s controversial restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass.
“No voice is insignificant”: Kenyan Bishop Urges Catholic Communicators to Embrace Collaboration and Capacity Building
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communication of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called on Church communicators in the East African country to deepen collaboration and prioritize capacity building in their apostolate, reminding them that no voice within the Church’s communication ministry is insignificant.
Pope Leo XIV Says He Hopes to Visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in Portugal and Guadalupe in Mexico.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ecological Conversion and Support for Contemplative Life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of Christ form the “foundation” of an integral ecology.
