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Pope Francis: I was "used" against Ratzinger in 2005 Conclave, but he was "my candidate"
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained.
Why the Catholic Church Celebrates Easter Monday Under the Title "Monday of the Angel"
In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.
"The mother of all holy vigils": Jerusalem Basilica is First Place to Announce Easter
In the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, the church of the Lord’s resurrection, the Easter Vigil is held on Saturday morning instead of at night.
Let’s Strive for “well-formed will, after the example of Christ”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan in 2024 Easter Message
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has emphasized the need to look to Jesus Christ for inspiration in determining the directions of our respective lives through our wills.
Prayer Appeal Following Death of Catholic Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese in CAR on Easter Sunday
Prayers are being sought for the repose of the soul of the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) who died on Easter Sunday 2024 at the age of 72.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Expresses Solidarity with Flood Victims “going through painful and distressing times”
The Catholic Archdiocese Nampula in Mozambique is in solidarity with persons affected by floods in the Southern African nation, the Local Ordinary, Archbishop Inácio Saúre, has said.
May the Risen Christ Open a Path of Peace in the Holy Land: Pope Francis in 2024 Easter Sunday Blessing
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all regions suffering from violence.
Full text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Blessing for Easter 2024
Here is the full text of the pope’s urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning of Easter Sunday 2024.
Amid Bereavement, Deprivation in Nigeria, Catholic Bishop Urges “audacity of hope, making mood of Easter reach all”
In the West African nation of Nigeria, “not all” are able to experience joy, peace, compassion, and victory that are meant to characterize Easter, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.
In Easter Message of Hope, Spiritans in Kenya, South Sudan Invited to “embrace resurrection with confidence and courage”
The Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans) in Kenya and South Sudan has invited his confreres ministering in the two neighboring countries to welcome the event of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ “with confidence and courage”.
In Easter Message, Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast Cautions Christians against “superficiality”
Bishop Joseph Kakou Aka of Ivory Coasts’ Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has cautioned Christians against the tendency to chase after worldly satisfactions, remaining in what he described as “the superficiality of things”.
Vicar General of Huambo Archdiocese in Angola Appointed Catholic Bishop for Country’s Kwito-Bié Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Vicente Sanombo the Local Ordinary of the Southern African nation’s Kwito-Bié Diocese.
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Christ "is the one who brings us from darkness into light"
“This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of light over darkness, the rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure. It is the Lord, the God of the impossible, who rolled away the stone forever,” the pope said on Saturday.
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Homily for Easter Vigil 2024 at the Vatican
The Holy Father delivered the homily late in the evening at the vigil in St. Peter's Basilica.
Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio Lauds “wonderful partnership” between Angola, São Tomé & Príncipe and Vatican
Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari, who has been representing the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe for close to four years has described as “wonderful” the collaboration between the Holy See and the two African nations.
Live Your Priestly Lives “in favor of the needy”: Catholic Bishop of Butembo-Beni, DR Congo, to Priest at Chrism Mass
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has challenged Priests ministering in his Episcopal See to be pastors with the smell of the sheep they shepherd.
Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Emphasizes Priests’ Mission as “envoys to those who walk in affliction and pain”
At the anticipated Chrism Mass in his Episcopal See, Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai has emphasized the mission of Priests as God’s “envoys” to the afflicted.
Priests “also need our prayers”, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Says, Recognizes Sacrifices of Priests in Hardship Areas
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has highlighted the need to pray for Priests as essential, even as people reach out to Priests to pray for them.
Pope Francis Presides Over Good Friday Liturgy, Papal Preacher Reflects on "total powerlessness of Calvary"
During the Good Friday liturgy, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an event that revealed God's humility.
Pope Francis Skips Way of the Cross in Rome, Tens of Thousands Pray his Meditations
In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome's Colosseum on Friday to safeguard his health ahead of Easter liturgies.
