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Pope Francis Expresses “spiritual closeness” to Kenyans as Flash Floods Cause Dozens of Deaths, Widespread Destruction
Pope Francis is in spiritual solidarity with the people of God in Kenya, where heavy rainfall has caused flash floods, dozens of deaths, and widespread destruction of property.
Persecution Should Not “dampen our missionary zeal”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Christians have to keep alive the zeal to share the Gospel, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
We Need to "welcome God into our daily lives" and Pray for "real peace": Pope Francis
On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in the Christian life.
Formation of Women, Men Religious and Seminarians is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians.
The Story Behind the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
“There could not be a better protector to help you penetrate the spirit of the Gospel into your life,” Pope Pius XII said of Jesus’ earthly father.
Today, May 1, is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker.
Another Religious Priest Shot Dead in South Africa, Southern African Catholic Bishops Decry “pandemic” of Murder
Fr. Paul Tatu Mothobi, a member the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (CSS/ Stigmatines) and former Media and Communications Officer of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), is the latest victim of murder in South Africa.
Privileged “to be an integral part” of Catholic Church Growth in South Sudan: Spiritan Superior General on Anniversary
It is a “privilege” for members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) to be part of the South Sudan mission as the people of God in the world’s newest country embrace and grow in Christian faith, the Superior General of the 321-year-old Religious and Missionary Order has said.
Cardinal Ambongo of DR Congo Facing Judicial Enquiry, Catholic Bishops “following this situation closely”, Call for Calm
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are “following closely” a judicial enquiry into allegations of “seditious behavior” against the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Kinshasa Archdiocese, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Faults Online Preachers Who “aggressively, viciously condemn the Catholic Church”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’sCatholic Archdiocese of Abuja has faulted online preachers, who engage in negative criticism of the Catholic Church, including her “doctrine, traditions, and worship.”
May the Spirit Help You to Make "mystery of Christ" Present: Pope Francis to Federation of Legionaries of Christ
On the occasion of its first general convention taking place in Rome this week, Pope Francis has addressed a message to the Federation of Legionaries of Christ, Regnum Christi Federation.
Let’s “defend, love our Church with pride”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has called upon the people of God in his Metropolitan See to speak favourably of the Catholic Church as members, loving her “with pride”.
Today, April 30, We Celebrate Saint Pius V, Pope
St. Pius V was born Michele Ghislieri in 1504 to poor parents of noble lineage at Bosco, near Alexandria, Lombardy on January 17, 1504.
Let’s Foster Unity “we celebrated with visit of the Pope”: Apostolic Nuncio at Holy Mass in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan has recalled the theme of the first-ever Papal visit to South Sudan, and called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster unity.
“A place where small miracles will take place”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa at Opening of Marian Shrine
The Mother of Mercy Magaliesburg Marian Shrine of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is to offer an opportunity and grace for “small miracles”, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale has said.
At Consecration, Pioneer Bishop for Recently Erected Catholic Diocese in Guinea Urged to Be “model of uprightness”
Robert Cardinal Sarah has called upon the pioneer Bishop for the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Boké in Guinea to manifest “uprightness” in his Episcopal Ministry.
Scholars at Jesuit Entity in Zambia Urge “immediate and medium-term government-led initiatives” Towards Food Security
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling upon the government of the Southern African nation to put in place “immediate and medium-term initiatives” to ensure food security.
World Meeting of Parish Priests for Synod on Synodality Opens in Rome, Some 300 Priests in Attendance
The four-day meeting, which is taking place from April 29 to May 2 at the Fraterna Domus retreat house in Sacrofano, Italy, is attended by about 300 priests.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese to Translates Pope’s Message for 2024 World Day of Social Communications into Hausa
The Catholic Diocese of Lafia in Nigeria is to translate Pope Francis' Message for the 2024 World Day of Social Communications to be marked on May 12 this year into Hausa, one of the most commonly spoken languages in the West African Nation.
Let’s “stop using plastics”: Catholic Justice and Peace Official in Angola on Campaigns for Environmental Conservation
The people of God in Angola need to replace the use of plastics with alternatives that contribute to the conservation of the environment, the Executive Secretary of the Justice and Peace Commission (CJP) of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.
