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Pope Francis: Beauty Urges Us to Take Christ out into the Streets and Bring Him to People
In a message to participants in this year’s conference on popular piety in Seville, Spain, from Dec. 4-8, the pope emphasized the significance of “beauty.”
Bible Boom: Why Are People Buying So Many Bibles?
As recently reported by the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales rose 22% in the U.S. through the end of October 2024 compared with the same period last year.
The Conflict between the Carmelite Nuns of Arlington, Texas and the Bishop of Fort Worth: A Timeline
The following timeline is based on court documents; news stories; public statements on the website of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas; and public statements.
Catholic Activists in Africa Want Nigeria’s Ministers Working with Pro-Abortion Organizations Dismissed
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are calling upon Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the country’s health ministers, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad and Dr. Osagie Ehanire, for teaming up with abortion-promoting organizations in the West African country.
Today, December 5, We Celebrate St Gerald, Bishop of Mayo
St. Gerald was an English monk, and the bishop of Mayo. The date of his birth is unknown, however we do know that after the Synod of Whitby in 664, he followed St. Colman to Ireland, and settled in Innisboffin, in 668.
“We are all equal”: SECAM President Calls for Reforms for “disadvantaged” Women in Church, Society
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for a re-evaluation of gender roles in African society and the Catholic Church on the continent, highlighting the “disadvantaged” position of women due to cultural traditions and entrenched attitudes within the Church.
“No Priest has been harmed”: Bishop in Nigeria Grateful to Mother Mary for Intersession through Years of Insurgency
The Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria has attributed the safety of Priests during 15 years of insurgency to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
“I feel small, I recognize my limitations”: Bishop-elect on Appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mons. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on November 6 has expressed humility and gratitude to members of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ).
Nuncio in South Africa Lauds Croatian Immigrants who “left legacy of faith” in Church They Built 30 Years Ago
On the 31st anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Johannesburg, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the Croatian immigrants who established the church, describing their efforts as a lasting legacy of faith, prayer, and community.
Pope Francis: Preaching Must Rely on Holy Spirit, Keep Homilies Under 10 Minutes
“Preachers must preach an idea, a feeling, and a call to action. Beyond eight minutes the preaching starts to fade, it is not understood,” Pope Francis said.
Today, December 4, We Celebrate St. John of Damascus
Catholics remember and celebrate the life of the great Arab Church Father St. John of Damascus on Dec. 4.
Catholic Youths in Kenya Told to Embrace Sacrament of Matrimony after Expressing Fear of Marriage
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has urged young people in the East African country to embrace Church sacraments, singling out Matrimony as the sacrament that he says sanctifies couples and ensures that families are holy.
Spiritans in Nigeria Appeal for Prayers after Abduction of Confrere
Members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) are appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Gerald Ohaeri who was abducted on November 30.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Shift from Detrimental “human ways” to Path Inaugurated by Christmas
The Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has issued a Pastoral message on this year’s Advent and Christmas, urging a shift away from the “dominant human ways” that he says continue to cause horrors in the world, disfiguring it and making it increasingly inhumane and uninhabitable.
Golden Jubilee of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast Ends with Call on Members to be “fishers of men”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast have been urged to embrace their identity as “fishers of men,” drawing inspiration from the Gospel’s call to evangelize and transform society.
Traditional Rite to Demolish Wall Protecting Holy Door Held at St. Peter’s Basilica
The ceremony is a traditional one to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be reopened.
Nigerian Archbishop Proposes Improved Catechesis, Adequate Preparation for Sacraments to Preserve Catholic Identity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is proposing improved catechesis and adequate preparation of candidates for the reception of sacraments to maintain Catholic identity and spirituality in the West African nation.
AI Training to Equip African Catholic Journalists with Skills to Foster Good Values amid Technological Advancements
Catholic Journalists in Africa seeking to stay on top of technological advancements while helping promote good societal values are set to benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) training that has been slotted in the Pan-African Congress scheduled for August next year.
U.S. President-elect Trump to Attend Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening in Paris
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to travel to Paris on Dec. 7 to attend the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Seriously Injured in Assault by Rapid Forces
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid in Sudan has shared his harrowing experience at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who tortured him and left him seriously injured.
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