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Episcopal Consecration of Apostolic Vicar for Ethiopia’s Awasa Vicariate “auspicious, reason for our joy”: Predecessor

Feb 14, 2025

The Episcopal Consecration of the new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia was an “auspicious” event worth celebrating with joy, the former Apostolic Administrator of the Horn of Africa Vicariate has said. 

Pilgrims pass through the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls on Jan. 5, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

1.3 Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month

Feb 14, 2025

Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to take part in jubilee year celebrations.

Participants during the two day workshop at the Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR) at Hekima University College on Wednesday, February 12. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Communicators in Kenya Trained on Good Governance in the Wake of Political Unrests

Feb 13, 2025

Catholic communicators from various Dioceses in Kenya have completed a training that was designed to equip them with skills to articulate governance issues.

“Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming to theaters April 27–29, 2025. / Credit: Castletown Media

New Film on Carlo Acutis to be Released on His Canonization Date

Feb 13, 2025

The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27.

Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP)

Hope on Empty Stomachs? Catholic Bishops in Nigeria on Challenges of Lifting People’s Spirits amid Food Shortage

Feb 12, 2025

It is becoming challenging for the Church in Nigeria to sustain the message of hope among the people, who are starving, Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have said, and called on leaders in the West African country to find strategies to feed the people.

The parish of Ouakara is in mourning for two murdered catechists. Credit: ACN

Church in Burkina Faso Thrown into Mourning as Two Catechists Violently Killed While Returning from Training

Feb 12, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Dédougou in Burkina Faso is mourning the death of two Catechists, who were violently attacked while returning from a training on January 25.

Pope Francis greets visitors at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Let us do penance for peace": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience

Feb 12, 2025

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts. 

“We cannot remain indifferent”: Entity of Africa’s Catholic Bishops Appeals for Action towards DR Congo Violence Victims

Feb 11, 2025

The leadership of the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM-JPDC) is appealing for action towards victims of violence in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Fr. Arnaud Ameledji during the February 10 press conference. Credit: CECCI

We’re Taking “concrete action”: Catholic Official in Ivory Coast on Planned Three-Year Mental Health Initiative

Feb 11, 2025

The three-year initiative aimed to integrate mental health care into community interventions across the West African nation of Ivory Coast is a “concrete action” being undertaken to give hope to persons living with mental disorders, an official of the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said. 

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Pastoral Agents “must be bearers of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Angola Says, Emphasizes Trust in the Lord Who Strengthens

Feb 11, 2025

Those directly involved in the ministry of evangelization as pastoral agents must inspire hope among the people of God, Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said. 

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Amid “vast” Humanitarian Needs in Eastern DR Congo, UK Catholic Entity Calls for Civilian, Aid Workers’ Protection

Feb 11, 2025

The humanitarian needs in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence escalated towards the end of January are vast, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has noted. 

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, the Local Ordinary the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa

Cardinal Urges Dialogue “even with those we consider as enemies” to Resolve Protracted Eastern DR Congo Crises

Feb 11, 2025

The violent conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has escalated in recent weeks resulting in reported deaths of thousands and the displacement of many more can be resolved through dialogue, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, the Local Ordinary the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has said.

Government forces have been battling the M23 rebel group for control of Goma. Credit: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

“We keep our eyes set on Jesus”: Catholic Missionary Priest in DR Congo on People’s Resilience amid Escalated Violence

Feb 11, 2025

A member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) ministering in the Democratic Republic of Congo has described the seriousness of the security and humanitarian situation in the East of the country, noting that amid the hardships, the Church continues to be the sign of hope for the people.

Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola

Let’s “be the leaven of vocations”: Catholic Bishop to Consecrated at Perpetual Professed in Angola

Feb 11, 2025

Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) need to recognize their role as sources of inspiration for others to desire to respond to God’s call, Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has said.

AMECEA Bishops Appeal for Long-Term Solution to Great Lakes Region Conflicts amid Protracted DR Congo Crisis

Feb 11, 2025

The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is appealing to leaders to find ways to deal with the instability in the Great Lakes region for good as war rages on in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Festival Appearance with Peace Plea

Feb 11, 2025

Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music's unique ability to transcend barriers.

Negative photo of the frontal image of the man of the Shround of Turin (left), and a side view of the sculpture “The Sign,” which depicts the man of the shroud. / Credit: Copyright 1978, Vernon Miller / Copyright Collection of Gilbert Lavoie

Saint John Paul II National Shrine to Host Exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent

Feb 11, 2025

On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit on the Shroud of Turin.

In 2023, over half a million migrants headed toward the United States crossed the Darien Gap, the inhospitable jungle region between Colombia and Panama. / Credit: Gonzalo Bell/Shutterstock.com

Jesuit Refugee Service Says Trump Funding Freeze Will Impact More than 100,000 Refugees

Feb 11, 2025

In 2024, JRS received $24,049,039 in government funding and $9,224,422 in private donations, according to its financial statements from last year.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit takes place at the Grand Palais in Paris on Feb. 10–11, 2025. / Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images

"Love is worth more than intelligence": Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit

Feb 11, 2025

“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning of our existence,” the Holy Father wrote.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Dignity of Migrants Comes First: Pope Francis to U.S. Bishops amid Mass Deportations

Feb 11, 2025

Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.