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Today, November 10, We Celebrate Pope St. Leo the Great
Nov. 10 is the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical memorial of the fifth-century Pope Saint Leo I, known as “St. Leo the Great,” whose involvement in the fourth ecumenical council helped prevent the spread of error on Christ's divine and human natures.
“It will be painful to leave them”: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal Reacts to His Transfer from Cape Town Archdiocese
It is with a heavy heart that South Africa’s newest Cardinal, Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has accepted his transfer from Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese to the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Abductions Targeting Catholic Priests “giving Nigeria a very bad image”: Abuja-based Nigerian Priest, Communicator
Abductions in the West African nation of Nigeria that are targeting members of the Clergy are giving the country “a very bad image”, the Director of Social Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has noted with concern.
“I felt I’d no choice; you feel powerless”: Human Trafficking Survivors Share Challenging Experiences Under Traffickers
Survivors of human trafficking keep memories of their usually unpleasant experiences in the hands of the traffickers, which when recounted, invoke empathy for the trafficked and negative emotions for those involved in human trafficking.
“Don’t close your eyes to cries for help”: Diocesan Administrator in Guinea Bissau to Politicians at National Prayer Day
The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea Bissau has called on politicians and other government stakeholders in the tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast to pay attention to the plight of the people, who he said are crying for help.
How St. John Paul II Helped Bring Down the Berlin Wall: 35 Years Later
“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told CNA Deutsch.
Rome’s Most Important Church Celebrates 1,700th Birthday
The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope. The adjoining palace served as the papal residence until the 14th century.
Historic "Chair of St. Peter" on Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Synod on Synodality Undersecretary: Deposit of Faith Doesn’t Change and Cannot Change
With the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed the synod with ACI Prensa.
Today, November 9, We Celebrate Dedication of St. John Lateran
The feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran is celebrated by the entire Church. It marks the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome by Pope Sylvester I in 324.
Why the Buck Stops with Catholic Bishops in Realizing “effectively missionary”, Synodal Church in Africa
The Catholic Church in Africa is already synodal, a Nigerian Priest has said, adding that for the synodal Church to be “effectively missionary”, Local Ordinaries on the continent must accept “to enter into the new style” of being Church.
Church’s Global Mission in Need of “more” Dedicated Clergy, Consecrated: Divine Word Missionaries Provincial in Angola
There is need for more and more Clergy and women and men Religious to participate in the worldwide mission of the Church, the Provincial Superior of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Angola has said.
Over 15 Catholic Parishes Closed amid Cries to End Violence against Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes in his Episcopal See.
Contemplative Nuns in Harare, Zimbabwe, Looking to Scale Up Production of Hosts with Boost from Catholic Charity
With a donation from the Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, members of the Contemplative Nuns, the Poor Clare Sisters, serving in Zimbabwe's Catholic Archdiocese of Harare, are looking to purchase a better host-making machine, and scale up the production of hosts for Mass to meet the demand in the Zimbabwean Metropolitan See.
Human Dignity, Economy Key to Catholic Support for U.S. President-elect Trump: USCCB President
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli fans, verbally and physically assaulting them.
Notre Dame Bells Ring for the First Time Since Devastating Fire 5 Years Ago
Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.
German Bishops Urge Stability amid Political Turmoil Following Government Collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition government collapses.
Microsoft President to Unveil "AI-enhanced experience" of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter.
Today, November 8, We Celebrate Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was born Elizabeth Catez in Bourges, France, in 1880. Her father, a military captain, died when she was only seven, leaving her mother to raise Elizabeth and her sister, Marguerite.
