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Christianity Growing Despite World’s Worst Persecutions, New Report Says

Nov 8, 2023

A new report from a Christian advocacy group says that Christianity continues to thrive and grow despite brutal repression.

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Pope Francis: "We have to keep fighting for women’s equality"

Nov 6, 2022

Pope Francis addressed the fight for women’s equality during a press conference aboard the papal plane to Rome on Sunday.

Pope Francis April 18, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Prays for 176 Victims of Iran Plane Crash

Jan 8, 2020

Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the souls of the 176 passengers of a Ukrainian International Airlines flight, who died when the plane crashed near Tehran, Iran on Wednesday.

Iranians gather around the caskets of Qasem Soleimani and others during a funeral procession after the bodies arrived in Qom, Jan. 6, 2020. / Mehdi Marizad/Fars News/AFP via Getty Images

Iranian Nuncio Appeals for Negotiation, Not Revenge

Jan 7, 2020

As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States following the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the pope’s diplomat in Tehran is appealing for dialogue.

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Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

We’ve Leaders Who “don't feel” Citizens’ Plight: Catholic Bishop in Angola Laments Political Leaders’ Indifference

Today, April 26, We Celebrate Our Lady of Good Counsel

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo during the Eastertide press conference on 23 April 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Rise in “youth moral decadence”, Calls for Multipronged Solutions, Ethical Guidance

Emotions in Journalism? Kenyan Catholic Archbishop’s Tips on How Journalists Can Spur Spiritual Conversion

Pope Francis with Vice President Bawumia of Ghana in the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

A “landmark meeting”: Ghana’s Vice President on Encounter with Pope Francis at Vatican, Says Pope “prayed for Ghana”

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UK-based Catholic Entity Warns Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan “quickly getting worse”, Appeals for Partnership

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Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei doing the final commendation during the Funeral Mass for late Fr. René Gaston Ayihi Tsimi on 22 April 2024. Credit: Obala Diocese

“I discovered a Priest who showed great love”: Catholic Priest Who Died in Rome Eulogized at Burial in Cameroon

Emotions in Journalism? Kenyan Catholic Archbishop’s Tips on How Journalists Can Spur Spiritual Conversion

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Catechist Murdered in Burkina Faso Showed “remarkable dedication” in Over 20 Years of Church Service: Catholic Priest

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Wednesday general audience on April 24, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Theological Vrtues are the "fundamental attributes" of a Christian Life

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari with President, João Lourenço.

“Good, very good”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio on Angola-Vatican Relations, Collaboration

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo during the Eastertide press conference on 23 April 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Rise in “youth moral decadence”, Calls for Multipronged Solutions, Ethical Guidance

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Arsonists Burn Down Homes of Egypt’s Beleaguered Christians

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Need for “joint actions” for Peace among Highlights of Archbishop and Angola’s National Assembly Speaker Meeting

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We’ve Leaders Who “don't feel” Citizens’ Plight: Catholic Bishop in Angola Laments Political Leaders’ Indifference

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A Negotiated Peace is Better than an Endless War: Pope Francis to Russian President, Vladimir Putin

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