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Umbrellas dotted St. Peter’s Square on the rainy Sunday afternoon as Jubilee pilgrims braved the weather to hear Pope Francis give his Angelus message on Jan. 5, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year

Jan 5, 2025

By Courtney Mares

“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and reconciliation,” Pope Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 5.

A chalk home blessing from the feast of the Epiphany. / Credit: A.Davey via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025

Jan 5, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance. 

Today, January 5, We Celebrate St. John Nepomucene Neumann

Jan 5, 2025

John Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. His parents were Philip and Agnes Neumann. He had four sisters and a brother. After college, John entered the seminary. When the time came for his ordination, the bishop was sick and the date was never rescheduled as Bohemia had enough priests at the time.

Some members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast. Credit: Man Diocese

Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize

Jan 4, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast have expressed their regrets over the fallout with their Local Ordinary that resulted in the 27 December 2024 appointment of Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the Ivorian Episcopal See.

Archbishop Djalwana Laurent Lompo of Niamey Archdiocese in Niger. Credit: Niamey Archdiocese

In 2025, Let’s Work Towards “peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims”: Catholic Archbishop in Niger

Jan 4, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Christians in Niger have been urged to foster peace in their relationship with their Muslim counterparts, working towards unity of the people of God in the landlocked West African nation.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders

Jan 4, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged African leaders to reject policies from international communities that discriminate against and impoverish the people of God on the continent.  

During his audience with Italian Catholic educators, Pope Francis interacts with a young girl at the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on Jan. 4, 2025. / Vatican Media

Bullying in Schools "prepares for war, not peace," Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators

Jan 4, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience.

The heads of Churches and their representatives in Syria meet the de facto leader. / Credit: Add Alsama/Facebook

Hopes Rise for Christians as Church Leaders Meet New Syria Leader

Jan 4, 2025

By Souheil Lawand

As Syria navigates a transitional phase, questions abound regarding the Church’s role in shaping the new Syrian nation. Has the recent meeting with Church leaders helped?

Today, January 4, We Celebrate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Jan 4, 2025

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the foundress and first superior of the Sisters of Charity in the United States.  She was born to Episcopalian parents into New York City high society on August 28, 1774.

From right to left: Archbishop Zolile Peter Mpambani, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, Bishop João Noé Rodrigues and Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito

Renewal, Restoration, Liberation among Emphasis at Launch of 2025 Jubilee Year in South African Catholic Dioceses

Jan 3, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

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.

Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi, RECOWA Secretary General

Finance Committee, Presidential Council Meetings ahead of Plenary Assembly among RECOWA’s “major” Activities in New Year

Jan 3, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Preparations for the Plenary Assembly of the members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) constitute the “major” activities of the Catholic Bishops’ forum that brings together Church leaders from some 16 countries of West Africa, the Secretary General has said.

Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo

Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Launches 2025 Jubilee Year with Call for “resilience, faith, hope” amid Challenges

Jan 3, 2025

By João Vissesse

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. 

Pope Francis meets with members of the Italian Union of Blind and Partially Sighted People on Jan. 3, 2025, in Clementine Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Encourages Blind Young People to be Pilgrims of hope

Jan 3, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with the desire to move forward.”

Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas opens the Holy Door of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan. 1, 2025 alongside a new bookcover by Dr. John Bergsma. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/Courtesy photo / EWTN/Emmaus Road Publishing

"Jesus and the Jubilee" Reveals Importance of the Holy Year 2025

Jan 3, 2025

By Catalina Scheider Galiñanes

Biblical scholar John Bergsma tells the Register, ‘the Church to this day is still about the ministry of Jubilee.’

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims and visitors gathered for the Angelus on Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January

Jan 3, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said.

Today, Tuesday, January 3, We Celebrate the Memorial of St. Gregory Nazianzen

Jan 3, 2025

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.)

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Days after 10 Die in Food Distribution Stampede in Nigeria, Archbishop Urges Collective Action to End Hunger

Jan 2, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

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. 

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, executive secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Initiate Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique, Say Part of “Jubilee Year of Hope

Jan 2, 2025

By João Vissesse

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. 

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala

Celebrating 2025 Jubilee Year Calls for “new policy of sharing, solidarity”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon

Jan 2, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

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.  

Pilgrims cross the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2024. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

How Can the Jubilee of Hope Strengthen Your faith? Here’s What You Need to Know

Jan 2, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to attain salvation.