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Renewal, Restoration, Liberation among Emphasis at Launch of 2025 Jubilee Year in South African Catholic Dioceses
On Sunday, December 29, the Feast Day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, various Catholic Dioceses in South Africa launched celebrations to start off the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with emphasis on the need for renewal, restoration, reconciliation, and liberation.
Today, Tuesday, January 3, We Celebrate the Memorial of St. Gregory Nazianzen
St. Gregory was a Doctor of the Church, born at Arianzus in Asia Minor, probably in 325, and died in 389. He was the son of Gregory, Bishop of Nazianzus (329-374.)
Days after 10 Die in Food Distribution Stampede in Nigeria, Archbishop Urges Collective Action to End Hunger
Days after the tragic stampede during the food distribution event that claimed the lives of 10 people in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, the Local Ordinary has called for collective action to address the challenge of food in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Initiate Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique, Say Part of “Jubilee Year of Hope
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched a three-day prayer initiative for the people of God in Mozambique amid post-election violent conflicts.
Celebrating 2025 Jubilee Year Calls for “new policy of sharing, solidarity”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon
The launched Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an invitation for the people of God to practice the virtue of sharing and to foster solidarity, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has said.
How Can the Jubilee of Hope Strengthen Your faith? Here’s What You Need to Know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to attain salvation.
Pope Francis "deeply saddened" by New Orleans Attack, Offers Prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls of the deceased.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Launches 2025 Jubilee Year with Call for “resilience, faith, hope” amid Challenges
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called the people of God under his pastoral care to foster resilience, faith, and hope amid challenges, including post-election violence, insecurity, and widespread poverty among others.
Holy Door Opens at Rome’s Marian Marvel As New Cardinal Highlights Hope at St. Mary Major: PHOTOS
The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan. 1.
Today, Monday, January 2, We Celebrate the Memorial of St. Basil the Great
St. Basil, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church and Bishop of Caesarea, was likely born in 329 and died on January 1, 379.
Launched Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year “opportunity to renew bonds of faith”: Catholic Bishop in Angola
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which Pope Francis officially inaugurated on the eve of Christmas Day 2024 is “an opportunity” for the people of God in Angola to come together and share the gift of faith, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
New Year Pastoral Message: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast Highlights Synodality as Path to Strengthened Fraternity
Embracing the spirit of synodality for which the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on October 27 advocated “strengthens” unity among the people of God, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Pope Francis Ties Debt Forgiveness to Peace in New Year's Angelus
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed his appeals for peace.
Pope Francis Preaches Peace, Protection of Life in New Year’s Homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis for building a civilization of peace,” Francis said.
Making a Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee? Here’s What You Should Know
For Jubilee 2025 pilgrims, the experience of arriving in Rome will be new due to the reconditioning of a disused stretch of railway and a reception center near the basilica.
Why the Church Begins the Year Celebrating Mary, the Mother of God
Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one Person with two natures” from the very beginning.
Today, Sunday, January 1, We Celebrate Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council of Ephesus, crowds of people marched through the streets shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!”
Chad’s Catholic Dioceses Launch 2025 Jubilee Year, Local Ordinaries Urge Fostering of Faith, Hope
Various Catholic Dioceses in Chad, on Sunday, December 29, launched celebrations to start off the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with emphasis on faith and hope.
Cardinal in Ivory Coast Calls for “communion, justice, respect for the law” ahead of 2025 Presidential Election
Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo of the Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan is calling upon citizens of the West African nation work towards fostering togetherness ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 2025.
Last Day of 2024 Time to Reflect on "universal vocation" of Rome: Pope Francis
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.
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