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Catholic Leader, Religious Liberty Advocate Named EWTN News President, C.O. Officer
A Catholic leader, a religious liberty advocate, and a news show anchor has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of EWTN News, Inc., the news division of the of EWTN Global Catholic Network.
Naming of Street after Pope Benedict XVI “brings hope to Burkina Faso, Africa”: Cardinal
The naming of the Ouagadougou street where the Apostolic Nunciature in Burkina Faso is located after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI “brings hope” to the West African nation as well as the African continent, the Cardinal in the country said.
"Flavors of home": Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
The personnel of Cantina Tirolese in Rome will pay their final respects to Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 4. The Austrian eatery was, “without a doubt, his favorite restaurant,” its manager told CNA on Tuesday.
First Known Nativity Scene Figurines are on Display in Rome
The first known Nativity scene figurines are currently on display in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Islamic Terrorist Attack in Somalia
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday that God may “convert the hearts of the violent” after an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist attack in Somalia.
Pope Francis Announces Decision to Extend Synod on Synodality to 2024
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that the Synod on Synodality will be extended to 2024.
Chad’s Catholic Bishops Clarify Their Withdrawal from National Inclusive Dialogue Sessions
Catholic Bishops have attributed their withdrawal from the National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) sessions to their status of neutrality and the need “to keep an equal distance between the parties” in conflict in the North-Central African nation.
Pope Francis Honors Comboni Nun Killed by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored an Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique.
Catholic Bishops Withdraw from Chad’s National Inclusive Dialogue, Cite Lack of “dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Chad have, in a collective statement, announced their withdrawal from the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative, decrying the lack of “dialogue”.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference from Canada: Full Text
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip, the pope visited Edmonton, Québec, and Iqaluit on what he called a “penitential pilgrimage” to apologize to the country’s indigenous communities.
Catholic, Baptist Churches in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Attacked During Sunday Worship
Gunmen have reportedly attacked worshippers at Catholic and Baptist churches in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State in Nigeria, the Nigerian State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs has confirmed.
Candidates for the Priesthood Must Be Well Scrutinized: Pope Francis
The pope was speaking to seminary formators from the Milan archdiocese.
Pope Francis Accepts Belgian Bishop’s Request Not to Be Made a Cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27.
Catholic Marriage Preparation a "duty of justice" in Text for Dioceses, Pope Francis Says
The pope wrote the preface of a new Vatican document for priests working with engaged couples.
Pope Francis: "When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body"
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane.
No Christian is Exempt from Aiding the Poor: Pope Francis
The pope made the remark in his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor.
Pope Francis Not to Preside at June 16 Corpus Christi Mass, Procession Due to Knee Pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5.
Recent Church Massacre in Nigeria Not Linked to Climate Change: Bishop to Irish President
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’
See St Charles de Foucauld as Model of Holiness: Pope Francis to Future Vatican Diplomats
The pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
“Continue to live Gospel message with fidelity, courage”: Pope to Ondo Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has encouraged the leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria and the people of God there to remain faithful to the Gospel message, which they need to continue defending with courage.
