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Priesthood “neither cultural association nor labour union”: Catholic Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests in Angola
Priestly ordination and ministry is about participating in the mission of the person of Jesus Christ and therefore distinguished from human associations and other earthly groupings, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has said.
“Africa urgently needs peace”: RECOWA President at Opening Ceremony of Plenary Assembly in Senegal
The President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has underscored the urgent need for peace and stability in Africa amid reported cases of instability and persistent security challenges across the continent.
Late Pope Francis' Gift of Popemobile to Gaza Converted into Ambulance, Mobile Clinic to Assist Children
Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist children in Gaza, one of the communities hardest hit by the war and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
Papal Foundation’s Annual Grant Distribution to Honor the Legacy of Pope Francis
Following the death of Pope Francis last month, the Papal Foundation’s annual distribution of humanitarian aid will be in memory of the Holy Father’s legacy, the organization said in a press release.
Pope Francis Was "faithful to his mission", Cardinal Hails Late Pontiff for Love at Last Novendiales Mass
The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique Mamberti said in St. Peter’s Basilica.
How Late Pope Francis Shaped Current College of Cardinals, Creating 108 out of the Expected 133 Electors
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be participating in the election of a pontiff for the first time.
Nigeria’s Catholic Theologians Propose “critical religious literacy” to Address Country’s “complex religious landscape”
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) have emphasized the need to foster literacy in matters religion among the people of God in the West African country, where they say faith practice is “complex”.
Pope Francis’ Successor Should Be “full of fire for kingdom of Christ, spreading the gospel": Nigeria’s Cardinal Arinze
In an interview with EWTN earlier this year, 92-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze reflected on the qualities needed in the next pope, offering wisdom to younger cardinals.
Four Unforgettable Attributes Late Pope Francis Saw in the Church in DR Congo
At the heart of the civil strife in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies a treasure that Pope Francis helped Africa to see: the true image of Jesus.
Late Pope Francis Hailed for "unwavering confidence" in Women Religious at Novendiales Mass
Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope "invited us out into the world and among all of God's creation to heal and accompany those most in need."
Late Pope Francis "left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate": Close Argentine Friend
Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible to minimize.
Pope Francis Urged "heart and spirit pure, free enough" for "the poorest" Among Us, Cardinal at 8th Novendiales Mass
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed away on April 21.
Papal Conclave Set to Kick Off May 7 To Be the Largest in Catholic Church’s History
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in the 2005 and 2013 elections.
"Unity is not made by Pope”: Morocco-based Cardinal Elector Weighs In On New Papacy and Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration
Just days before the conclave begins, Spanish Cardinal Cristobal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat (Morocco), assured ACI Prensa that unity in the Catholic Church depends not only on the Pope, but on all Catholics.
At Perpetual Profession of Pauline Sisters in Kenya, Catholic Bishop Cautions against Attachment to “material things”
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) need to detach themselves from “material things”, Bishop Peter Munguti Makau of Kenya’s Isiolo Catholic Diocese has said.
Catholic Theologians in Nigeria Pledge to Uphold Late Pope Francis’ Theological, Pastoral Legacy with “renewed zeal”
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) have pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26.
For Pope Francis, “work itself was his joy, nourishment, rest”: Doctrine of Faith Prefect at 6th Novendiales Mass
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals on May 1.
World’s Oldest Person, Sr. Inah Canabarro Lucas of Teresian Sisters of Brazil, Dies at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died Wednesday in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116.
Today Begins May, the Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.
Kenyan Cardinal Elector among Two Not to Participate in Upcoming Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two Cardinal electors would not participate in the conclave.
