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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.
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence for End of Year 2024, Beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven.
Here are Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025.
Today, December 31, We Celebrate the Feast of St. Sylvester, Pope
Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature.
May 2025 Jubilee Realize “genuine personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, door of our salvation”: Bishop in South Africa
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which Pope Francis officially launched with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, provides an opportunity for the people of God to deepen their encounter with the person of Jesus Christ, Bishop Masilo John Selemela has said.
In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers “tools, strategies” for Catechists to “nurture” Catechumens’ Faith
In a new book, a Catholic Priest in Nigeria is offering “tools and strategies” insights that can benefit Catechists in their ministry towards catechumens.
13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died in violent attacks in Europe.
The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity
Highlights of the year included Pope Francis’ longest trip, an 11-day journey through Asia and Oceania; the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality; and the addition of 20 new cardinals to the body that will choose the next pontiff.
Pope Francis Remembers Jimmy Carter’s "firm commitment" to Peace, Reconciliation
The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023.
In Vatican meetings, Catholic Land Movement proclaims faith, family, and farming
Michael Guidice and Andrew Ewell founded Catholic Land Movement, an initiative that traces its lineage to the Catholic Land Associations of 100 years ago.
Holy Family Feast Highlights God’s Plan for Marriage and Domestic Life
User’s Guide to the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
