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A smiling Pope Francis is depicted on a sign outside the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on the occasion of the pontiff's visit, Sept. 7, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Letter “Dilexit Nos”: 10 Inspiring Quotes

Oct 24, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ.

Theologian Myriam Wijlens, a Synod on Synodality consultant, speaks at an Oct. 23, 2024, press briefing, where she emphasized that Pope Francis has called for “reconfiguring the Church in a synodal way.” / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Analysis: What Will the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality be Like?

Oct 24, 2024

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Synod on Synodality final document is set to be discussed and voted on this weekend. What will be in it?

Cardinal Robert Prevost speaks to members of the media during a Synod on Synodality briefing on Oct. 23, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Bishops Says “people of God” Should Be Involved in Selecting Bishops

Oct 24, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Cardinal Francis Prevost said the question of the selection process for bishops and the way in which it is carried out has been one of the issues discussed at the synod.

Today, October 24, We Celebrate St. Anthony Claret

Oct 24, 2024

Anthony Claret was born in Spain in 1807 and like his father, he was a weaver by trade. In his spare time, he studied Latin, and at the age of 22, he entered the seminary, and was ordained in 1835. 

Pope Francis during the virtual dialogue with African Catholic students on Tuesday, 1 November 2022. Credit: PACTPAN

Pope Francis' Conversation with African Youths Continues to Drive Change as Projects Launched to Transform Communities

Oct 23, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Over 40 African digital faith influencers who graduated in an eight-month formation program last month have been given the go ahead to run their projects in their zeal to transform their communities.

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, the Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. Credit: Jesuits Global

Synod on Synodality is a “remodeling of the Church”: African Delegate at Meeting in Rome

Oct 23, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The ongoing Synod on Synodality is a restructuring of the Church, one that aims to bring the people of God closer to the vision God intended, an African delegate participating in the October 2-27 meeting has said. 

At Canonization of Founder, Consolata Missionaries Reflect on Synodality Over the Years: Pioneers to Present Day

Oct 23, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The life and ministry of the members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) reflect the values that the multi-year Synod on Synodality seeks to promote.

Credit: CEM

Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests

Oct 23, 2024

By João Vissesse

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’ Square for his general audience on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is "essential" for Unity in Marriage

Oct 23, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

“What can the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage, for example? A great deal, perhaps the essential…” the pope said during his general audience Oct. 23.

Members of the Council of Religions (CoR) in Mauritius

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Call for Peace, Integrity Ahead of General Elections

Oct 23, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of General Elections scheduled for November 10.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY)

Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”

Oct 23, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint. 

Malawi’s Catholic Peace Commission Joins Push for Free, Fair 2025 Elections

Oct 23, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Malawi has joined the country’s coalition of Public Affairs Committee (PAC), the Gender Justice Unit, and the Meeting Hub (mHub) in a push to promote credible, free and fair 2025 polls of the south-east African country.

The Vatican on Oct. 22, 2024, announced it had accepted the request of Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur, OFM, of Bogor, Indonesia (seen here in 2017), to not be made a cardinal at the Dec. 7 consistory as had been previously announced. The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church and the people of God,” the Holy See Press Office said. / Credit: Albertus Aditya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"

Oct 23, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church and the people of God,” the Holy See Press Office said.

Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez Merino, O.P., who is regarded as the father of liberation theology. Photo courtesy of Notre Dame/Matt Cashore. / null

"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96

Oct 23, 2024

By Walter Sanchez Silva

The Dominican Province of St. John the Baptist of Peru announced the death of Gutiérrez, noting he was the author of the influential 1971 book “A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics and Salvation.”

Today, October 23, We Celebrate St. John of Capistrano

Oct 23, 2024

On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included a political career, extensive missionary journeys, efforts to reunite separated Eastern Christians with Rome and a historically important turn at military leadership.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo during the 22 October 2024 press briefing in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“A kairos for Africa”: Cardinal Ambongo says Synod on Synodality a Moment to Reimagine Continent’s Uniqueness

Oct 22, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The multi-year Synod on Synodality is a “kairos” moment for Africa—a divinely appointed time to reimagine how the Church operates in the continent’s unique socio-cultural context, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda during the 22 October 2024 press briefing in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“Synodality for us in Africa is a total rejection of individualism”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop

Oct 22, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has described the Synod on Synodality as a process of avoiding selfish interests on the African continent.

Cardinal Turkson Urges Catholics to Emulate Uganda’s Martyrs' Integrity to Build a “corruption-free” Africa

Oct 22, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, who serves as the Chancellor of the Roman Curia, has called on Catholics to emulate the Ugandan Martyrs' values of faith, integrity, and transparency.

Credit: Catholic Trends

Catholic Diocese in Ghana Postpones Marian Pilgrimage to Allow for Participation in Country's General Elections

Oct 22, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Catholic Diocese of Ho in Ghana has postponed its 2024 diocesan pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Kpando Agbenoxoe to ensure that the people participate in the country’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for December 7.

“Rushing to ask for the ordination of deaconesses is not today the most important response to promote women,” Cardinal Víctor Fernández, the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, said Oct. 21, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Diaconate "is not today" the Answer for Promoting Women in Church Leadership: Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect

Oct 22, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the question of the female diaconate “is not ripe.”