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Today, November 17, We Celebrate St. Elizabeth of Hungary
On Nov. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the life and example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a medieval noblewoman who responded to personal tragedy by embracing St. Francis' ideals of poverty and service. A patron of secular Franciscans, she is especially beloved to Germans, as well as the faithful of her native Hungary.
Kenya’s President Appeals to Country's Newest Catholic University to Consider Training Clergy for Other Denominations
Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto, has appealed to the leadership of Tangaza University (TU), the Nairobi-based Catholic institution that is jointly owned by 22 Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) to help in the training of clergy for other denominations in the East African nation, where the university is based.
Prioritize Citizens’ “basic daily needs”: Catholic Bishops in Madagascar to Government
Catholic Bishops in Madagascar have called on the country’s government to prioritize the provision of the basic needs to citizens and to address the challenges of the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation off the Southeastern coast of Africa.
Vatican Official Says 10-year-old Holy See – Cameroon Framework Agreement “already bearing fruit”
The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations has hailed the 10-year-old Framework Agreement between the Holy See and the Central African nation of Cameroon as fruitful.
Strive for “true” Heroism, “denounce all things unorthodox”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Confirmation Candidates
Bishop Lazarus Vitalis Msimbe of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Morogoro has challenged candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation to strive for what he termed “true” heroism.
Honoring the "saints next door": Pope Francis Calls for Annual Celebration of Local Holy Men and Women
In a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated November 9 as a day to honor these figures of holiness, beginning with the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis: Young People Can be "artisans of hope" amid Mental Health Challenges
“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis said.
“Go out and vote”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops Advocate for Participation in Referendum on New Constitution
Catholic Bishops in Gabon have called upon the people of God in the country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa to participate in the planned constitutional referendum scheduled for November 16.
Today, November 16, We Celebrate St. Joseph Moscati
On November 16, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. Born on July 25, 1880 in Benevento, Italy, he lived out the Gospel through his position as a teacher and physician.
Today, November 16, We Celebrate St. Gertrude the Great
On Nov. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition, Saint Gertrude of Helfta, better known as “St. Gertrude the Great.”
Africa’s Catholic Bishops Urge Leaders, International Community to Prioritize “climate justice” at Ongoing COP29
The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is calling on leaders in Africa and the international community to honour their commitments to “climate justice” and sustainable development at the ongoing United Nations 29th Conference of Parties Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Pioneer Class of Kenya’s Newest Catholic University Urged to Spur Change, “to be a voice for the voiceless”
The first graduating class of Tangaza University (TU), the Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning that was made a fully-fledged university in May has been challenged to stay true to the university’s values and mission, especially by being attentive to the needs of the poor and vulnerable, placing value on “diversity and inclusivity”.
Vicar Delegate of Meki Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia Appointed Bishop for Country’s Awasa Vicariate
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Gobezayehu Getachew Yilma who has been serving as Vicar Delegate of Ethiopia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Meki and Executive Director of the Diocesan Caritas as the new Bishop for the country’s Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa.
World Day of the Poor: Caritas Guinea-Bissau Outlines Ongoing Social Initiatives Benefiting Vulnerable Persons
Ahead of the 8th World Day of the Poor to be marked on Sunday, November 17, the leadership of Caritas Guinea-Bissau has outlined some of its ongoing social initiatives that have the vulnerable in the tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast as beneficiaries.
Vatican Meeting Highlights "common good" as Key Objective to Reform Global Financial Order
The participants gathered to discuss the multifaceted and interconnected impacts of war, technology, health crises, and the environment.
Planned Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Santiago Catholic Diocese Moment of “encouragement, renewal”: Official
The Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago scheduled for November 22-24 is an opportunity for participants to renew their Christian journey, finding encouragement through encounters with youths from other Parish communities, the Diocesan Youth Coordinator has said.
Pope Francis Asks Rome’s Catholics to Help Combat "housing emergency" during 2025 Jubilee
“I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis said.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for Renewed Christian Parenting amid Social Media Influence
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has called for a revitalized form of Christian parenting to instill strong values in children amid what he describes as pervasive influences of social media in society.
Today, November 15, We Celebrate St. Albert the Great
St. Albert the Great is a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of scientists. The native German joined the newly formed Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the early 13th century.
“Culture of lies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Condemn Government of Unfulfilled Promises
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the government’s failure to keep promises they make to the citizens of the East African country, particularly concerning the provision of essential services including health care services in the country.
