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Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar
Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.
Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and reconciliation,” Pope Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 5.
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025
The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast have expressed their regrets over the fallout with their Local Ordinary that resulted in the 27 December 2024 appointment of Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the Ivorian Episcopal See.
In 2025, Let’s Work Towards “peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims”: Catholic Archbishop in Niger
Christians in Niger have been urged to foster peace in their relationship with their Muslim counterparts, working towards unity of the people of God in the landlocked West African nation.
“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged African leaders to reject policies from international communities that discriminate against and impoverish the people of God on the continent.
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.
