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Today, December 9, We Celebrate St. Juan Diego

Dec 9, 2024

On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary began the Church's devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish Concludes 125th Anniversary Celebrations with Launch of Prayer Garden

Dec 8, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has launched a Prayer Garden, a move that could see the oldest Catholic Parish in Inland Kenya become a destination for pilgrims seeking a space for prayer and fasting.

Credit: IMBISA

Lesotho’s Major Seminary Lauded for 100 Years of Forming Evangelizers

Dec 8, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has congratulated the Major Seminary of St. Augustine of Roma in Lesotho as it marks 100 years since its establishment.

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo

Pastoral Agents in Angola Told to Ensure Training of Alter Servers Receives the “seriousness it demands”

Dec 8, 2024

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called on pastoral agents in the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo to prioritize the proper formation of altar servers, emphasizing their vital role in ensuring reverent and orderly liturgical celebrations. 

Pope Francis delivers the homily during Mass on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

At Holy Mass with New Cardinals, Pope Francis Links Mary’s Humility to Modern Church

Dec 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to imitate Mary.

Pope Francis prays the Angelus on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

World Leaders Must Broker Christmas Peace, Pope Francis Urges Ceasefire "on all war fronts by Christmas Celebrations"

Dec 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The pope also encouraged everyone to “open our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus, born of Mary Immaculate” as the Church prepares for Jubilee 2025.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dec 8, 2024

"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."

Pope Francis gazes up at the bronze statue of Mary atop the 39.4-foot column at Rome's Spanish Steps, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Marks Immaculate Conception Solemnity in Rome with Prayer, Surprise art Visit: PHOTOS

Dec 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome's most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected stop.

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: Capuchin TV

“Don’t rush to be like the world”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Cautions Consecrated against Distractions

Dec 7, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged Consecrated Persons to remain committed to their vows and avoid distractions that come from worldly desires.

Credit: Caritas Africa

Nuncio in Ghana Lauds Caritas Disaster Risk Management Workshop as “practical embodiment” of Safeguarding the Earth

Dec 7, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana has commended Caritas Ghana for organizing a Community-led disaster risk management workshop, describing the initiative as a “practical embodiment” of Pope Francis’ call to safeguard the planet.

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Condemns “inappropriate dances”, Other Abuses in Eucharistic Celebrations

Dec 7, 2024

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged pastoral and liturgical agents to be on the look-out for inappropriate activities during Eucharistic celebrations, and to urgently address abuses and irregular practices especially during Holy Mass in the Archdiocese. 

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals from 19 Countries, Urges Them to Resist the “seduction of power”

Dec 7, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together.

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Historic, Shows "sadness and mourning give way to joy": Pope Francis

Dec 7, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Today, December 7, We Celebrate St. Ambrose

Dec 7, 2024

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Ambrose, the brilliant Bishop of Milan who influenced St. Augustine's conversion and was named a Doctor of the Church. Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman intellectual culture with the Catholic faith. 

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala (right) and Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku. Credit: CRN/CDTY

Physical Assault of Catholic Bishop in Sudan “not healthy”, South Sudanese Bishop Urges Respect for Faith Leaders

Dec 6, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) physical assault and injury of Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid Diocese was a step in the wrong direction, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of  the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has said. 

Manuel Costa de Los Ríos. Credit: Inforpresse

Cape Verde Collaborating with Argentina in Advancing Cause for Possible Canonization of First Native Saint

Dec 6, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Catholic Church in Cape Verde is collaborating with that of Argentine in advancing the canonization cause for Manuel Costa de los Ríos, commonly known as “Negro Manuel” or “Slave Manuel,” a devout servant of Our Lady of Luján, patroness of Argentina. 

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

Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for “care for the elderly, children” amid Drought Linked to El Niño Phenomenon

Dec 6, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is advocating for the care for senior citizens as well as children as Southern Angola grapples with drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon.

Barrister Edward Orgah, President of National Associate of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Lawyers in Nigeria Urged to Embrace Profession as a Vocation for Evangelization and Justice

Dec 6, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

Catholic lawyers in Nigeria have been called to look at their profession as a divine vocation and an opportunity to promote justice, peace, and the Catholic faith in society. 

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024. / Credit: EWTN News; Marco Mancini/ACI Stampa

New Cardinals Emphasize Church Unity, Evangelization ahead of November 7 Consistory

Dec 6, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“I am with my heart, and I would say with my whole body, for a synodal vision,” Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo of Abidjan said.

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

What Does it Mean that Almost Half of the New Cardinals Will Be from Religious Orders?

Dec 6, 2024

By Marco Mancini

Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created on Dec. 7 in the 10th consistory of Pope Francis, 10 new cardinals are members of religious congregations.