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“False”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Dismisses Mention of His Name in Abortion Bill Saga
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has dismissed a government report that seems to suggest he is satisfied with proposed amendments to the controversial Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African country.
Today, January 6, We Celebrate The Epiphany Of Our Lord
The Epiphany of Our Lord is the Christian feast observed on Jan. 6, 2016. The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means "to shine upon," "to manifest," or “to make known.”
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar
Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.
Angola, São Tomé and Principe Bishops’ Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique Concludes with Call to End Violence
The Triduum Prayer initiative of the members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) for the people of God in Mozambique amid post-election violent conflicts has concluded with a call to end violence in the Southern African nation.
Mozambique’s Identity “at risk of disintegration”: South Africa’s Church Leaders Warn amid Post-Election Violence
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) are concerned about the deteriorating situation of Mozambique, where they warn that the ongoing post-election violence, if not stopped, can jeopardize the country’s “identity and fabric”.
Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year
“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.
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025
The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Today, January 5, We Celebrate St. John Nepomucene Neumann
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.
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize
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.
In 2025, Let’s Work Towards “peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims”: Catholic Archbishop in Niger
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.
“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders
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.
Bullying in Schools "prepares for war, not peace," Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience.
Hopes Rise for Christians as Church Leaders Meet New Syria Leader
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
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.
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.
Finance Committee, Presidential Council Meetings ahead of Plenary Assembly among RECOWA’s “major” Activities in New Year
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.
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.
Pope Francis Encourages Blind Young People to be Pilgrims of hope
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.”
"Jesus and the Jubilee" Reveals Importance of the Holy Year 2025
Biblical scholar John Bergsma tells the Register, ‘the Church to this day is still about the ministry of Jubilee.’
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said.
