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Diversity “should never be a source of division”: Catholic Bishops Appeal for Calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 Elections
Today, January 17, We Celebrate St. Anthony of Egypt
Appointment of First Female Prefect for Vatican Dicastery a Plus towards Dignity for All: Mozambican Nun
“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church
Diversity “should never be a source of division”: Catholic Bishops Appeal for Calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 Elections
Today, January 17, We Celebrate St. Anthony of Egypt
Appointment of First Female Prefect for Vatican Dicastery a Plus towards Dignity for All: Mozambican Nun
“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church
Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Kenya's Meru Catholic Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Jackson Murugara, the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Consolata Shrine in Kenya, and member of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) as the Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Meru.
German Catholic Bishop Encourages Nigerians to Foster Works of Mercy, “to put smiles in the faces of the poor”
The recent deadly stampede during food distribution in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja that claimed the lives of 10 beneficiaries of St. Vincent de Paul Society's food-sharing initiative in the Nigerian Metropolitan See should not discourage Nigerians from engaging in works of mercy.
Pope Francis Suffers Bruised Right Arm after Falling at His Residence: Vatican
Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.
Nigerian Catholic Parish Determined to Remain Charitable after Tragic Stampede at Food Distribution Joint
The deadly stampede during last year’s annual food distribution exercise at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja will not dampen the spirit of the parish in reaching out to the needy, the Priest in charge of the parish has said.
Rome to Host Ecumenical Vigil during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
On Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Pope Francis will conclude the week with vespers in St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica at 5:30 p.m. Rome time.
In Jubilee Year, “we hope our schools will be beacons of hope” in Faith-Based Education: South African Priest
The Chairperson of the National Catholic Board of Education in South Africa has expressed optimism that Catholic-sponsored schools in the country will inspire hope in providing faith-based education during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis to Give Monthly Bonus to Vatican City Employees with 3 or More Children
At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and new fathers will get extended paid leave.
Catholic Archbishop Lauds Fallen Nigerian Soldiers as “a reminder of Christ’s salvific sacrifice”
The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria has paid tribute to the country’s military men and women who died in the line of duty, describing the fallen soldiers’ sacrifice as “a reminder of Christ’s salvific sacrifice”.
Pope Francis Suffers Bruised Right Arm after Falling at His Residence: Vatican
Rome to Host Ecumenical Vigil during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Pope Francis to Give Monthly Bonus to Vatican City Employees with 3 or More Children
Cuba Prisoner Release "a sign of great hope": Vatican Secretary of State
Pope Francis Calls for Global Commitment to Eradicate Child Labor and Exploitation
Diversity “should never be a source of division”: Catholic Bishops Appeal for Calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 Elections
Today, January 17, We Celebrate St. Anthony of Egypt
Appointment of First Female Prefect for Vatican Dicastery a Plus towards Dignity for All: Mozambican Nun
“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church
Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Kenya's Meru Catholic Diocese
Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis
116-year-old Brazilian Catholic Nun is World’s Oldest Human Being
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence for End of Year 2024, Beginning of 2025
"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Catholic Nun Says
Historic Italian Naval Ship Designated a 2025 Jubilee Church, Chaplain to Accompany Sailors “in this precious time”
Making a Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee? Here’s What You Should Know
Will Pope Francis Visit Ukraine in 2025?
German Bishops Respond to Deadly Magdeburg Market Attack, Call for Prayer and Peace
Christmas in Rome As First Jubilee Pilgrims Arrive in Eternal City: PHOTOS
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Pope Francis Concludes Apostolic Journey with Elderly and Youth of Singapore
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Spirit of Progress, Reminds Leaders Not to Exclude the Weak
Cuba Prisoner Release "a sign of great hope": Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will be more “gestures of clemency.”
Today, January 16, We Celebrate St. Marcellus, Pope
Nothing of Marcellus' life before his papacy has survived the centuries. He became Pope at the end of the persecutions of Diocletian in aound 308-309. The persecutions had disrupted the Church so much that there had been a gap of over a year with no Pope. Once he was elected, he faced several challenges, including reconsituting the clergy, which had been decimated and whose remnant had practiced their vocation only covertly and with the expectation of martyrdom.
Church in Benin to “welcome”, Venerate Relics of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus in 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have unveiled a list of spiritual activities planned for the Catholic Church in the West African country during the 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations, including a veneration of the relics of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face.
Hope for Church in Nigeria as Fewer Priests, Consecrated Kidnapped in 2024, All “eventually released”: Report
A 2025 report that the Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, published on Monday, January 13 shows that 11 Priests and Religious were kidnapped in Nigeria in 2024, down from a total of 25 who were kidnapped in the previous year in the West African country.
South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kimberley Inaugurates Jubilee Year with Call to “revive the Sacrament of Confession”
The Catholic Bishop of Kimberley Diocese in South Africa has inaugurated the Jubilee Year in his Episcopal See with a call to “revive the Sacrament of Confession,” which, he laments, the people of God under his pastoral care “have turned away from”. He advocates for the reception of the Sacrament of Confession “at least once per month throughout the Jubilee Year”.
Pope Francis Calls for Global Commitment to Eradicate Child Labor and Exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions of children are trafficked.
Newly Ordained Priest in Mozambique Cautioned against Seeking “personal glory”, Urged to Be “entirely” for Service
Archbishop Francisco Chimoio has cautioned Fr. Moisés Augusto, the member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) he ordained a Priest on January 12, against the tendency among a section of Priests to seek “personal glory”.
Nigeria Tops Report for Number of Christians Killed, Kidnapped in 2024
The World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria in 2024.
Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025.”
South African Catholic Bishop Decries “specter of strained relationships”, Wants Diocesan Unity Fostered in Jubilee Year
The Catholic Diocese of Kimberley is grappling with the unpleasant and dangerous experience of “trained relationships”, the Local Ordinary of the South African Episcopal See has lamented.
