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“Boko Haram has shrunk”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Corroborates Message of Nigerian Visionary Bishop
Boko Haram is no longer the lethal group that terrorized locals in the West African nation of Nigeria and parts of neighbouring countries through kidnappings and beheadings especially of Christians, a Catholic Bishop in Cameroon has said.
Caritas Official in Mozambique Blames “institutionalized” Corruption for Protracted Violence
The Secretary General of Caritas Mozambique has decried entrenched corruption in the Southern African nation, describing the vice as “institutionalized”, and called for leadership that prioritizes public welfare over personal gain.
Historic Italian Naval Ship Designated a 2025 Jubilee Church, Chaplain to Accompany Sailors “in this precious time”
The Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval ship named after the 15th-century explorer that inspired the name “America,” has been designated a 2025 Jubilee church.
The Two Newly Created Cardinals in Africa Appointed to Vatican Dicasteries: Doctrine of Faith, Interreligious Dialogue
Pope Francis has appointed the recently created Cardinals in Africa to two Vatican Dicasteries as members, Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and his counterpart Jean-Paul Cardinal Vesco of Algeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Algiers, to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
Pope Francis: Baptism a "new birthday," Faith the "greatest gift" for Children
“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope Francis told families.
Journalists to Gather in Rome for Jubilee of the World of Communications
Media professionals from different countries will gather Jan. 24–26 in the Eternal City to take part in the Jubilee of the World of Communications.
Government Official in Cameroon Thanks Catholic Bishops Praying for Country’s Embattled Regions
The Governor of the South West region of Cameroon has expressed gratitude to Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation for their prayers and commitment to peace, emphasizing the positive impact of the prayers on regions affected by conflict.
Rector of Our Lady of Hope InterDiocesan Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Our Lady of Hope Major Seminary Bertoua in Cameroon as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma in the Central African nation.
"Start anew from God": Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims at Vatican, Calls for Embracing of Hope as Divine Strength
The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.
Pope Francis Sends Prayers, Condolences as Los Angeles Battles Wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy.
New Jubilee Tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo Highlights Beauty of Creation: Photos
A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.
In Surprise Visit, Pope Francis Lauds Rome Foundation for Supporting Humanitarian Projects Worldwide
Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.
Caritas Rwanda Realizes “one stop site for community nutrition interventions” for Children in Partnership Initiative
Caritas Rwanda, the humanitarian and development establishment of the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda has realized a nutrition initiative with children as the primary beneficiaries.
“Things are not going well”: Cardinal on Economic, Security Challenges in Nigeria
Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and escalating security challenges, conditions that John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described as “dire and unacceptable”.
Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Calls for Peace, Integrity ahead of 2025 Presidential Elections
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on citizens to prioritize peace and integrity ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025.
Pope Francis Tells Pediatric Cancer Patients They Are "witnesses of hope"
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those around them.
“He was a builder”: Biographer, Journalist Eulogizes Late Australian-born Cardinal Two Years after Death
“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.
The Elephant That Captivated The Pope and Lived in the Vatican Gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo X’s pet elephant.
Youths in Southern Africa Urged to Make Jubilee Year Celebrations "more memorable" through Spiritual Activities
The Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on young people to engage actively in spiritual activities and charity work during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
“I was on a list of people to be eliminated”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Persecution for Defending the Marginalize
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has revealed that he was once on a list of people that were targeted for elimination for defending truth and justice.
