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Today, October 26, We Celebrate St. Evaristus, Pope
St. Evaristus was the son of a Greek Jew, originally from Bethlehem, and was the sixth Pope of the Catholic Church. He is traditionally considered a martyr, but there is no documentation of the event. He is buried in the Vatican, near Saint Peter.
“A realized dream”: Catholic University of Eastern Africa Celebrated for 40 Years of Steady Growth
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), the university that is owned by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has been celebrated as “truly a realized dream”.
Catholic Church in Nigeria Denounces Government’s Push to Decriminalize Abortion
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has raised concerns about the Nigerian government’s reported move to broaden access to abortion, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
60th Anniversary of Zambia’s Independence “an opportunity for introspection”: Catholic Bishops
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Zambia’s Independence marked October 24, Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation have called on the nation to reflect on its journey, values, and future aspirations.
Like St. Allamano, Let’s “be supporters of missionaries, formation of missionaries”: Catholic Bishop of Zanzibar
Bishop Augustine Ndeliakyama Shao of the Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar has recognized the contribution of St. Joseph Allamano to the mission of the Church and urged the people of God to emulate the Italian-born founder of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) in supporting Missionaries.
Female Diaconate to Be Studied "more intensively": Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect
Cardinal Victor Fernández also stated that the female diaconate question, although Pope Francis considers it not “mature,” is not a “closed issue.”
Dilexit Nos: 7 Takeaways from Pope Francis’ New Encyclical on the Sacred Heart
The encyclical, issued on Oct. 24, examines the transformative power of Jesus’ heart as a font of healing for a divided world.
Word on Fire to Publish Pope Benedict XVI’s Collected Works in English
Bishop Robert Barron’s media company Word on Fire plans to publish in English more than two dozen volumes of the collected works of Joseph Ratzinger.
Jesuit Priest Gifts Pope Francis a Special Wheelchair from Cambodia
Apostolic prefect of Battambang in Cambodia Father Enrique “Kike” Figaredo presented Pope Francis with a wheelchair made by land mine survivors in Cambodia.
Cape Verde’s President Lauds Catholic Church for “stepping in when state was absent” to Advance Education
The President of the Republic of Cape Verde has lauded the Catholic Church for its pioneering role in education in the island nation that is located off the west coast of Africa.
Today, October 25, We Celebrate St. Crispin and St. Crispinian
Sts. Crispin and Crispinian were brothers. Together, they evangelized Gaul in the middle of the third century. Working from Soissons, they preached the streets by day and made shoes by night.
President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Eulogizes Late "Father of Liberation Theology" for Influencing Seminarians
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has eulogized Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, considered the “Father of Liberation Theology,” for his contribution to Theology, which he says influenced him and others while in the Major Seminary.
“Digital missionaries” in Africa Challenged to Proceed with Evangelization Efforts of Mission Sunday
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese in Nigeria has called on the youth and “other digital inhabitants” to embrace digital evangelization, urging them to take over from the activities of this year’s World Mission Sunday.
Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau Declares National Day of Prayer amid Youth Migration Crisis
The Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau has called for a national day of fasting and prayer on November 4, under the theme “The Truth Will Set You Free,” urging citizens to unite in prayer for peace and tranquility in the country.
New Apostolic Nuncio Eager to Experience “what it means to be Catholic” in Nigeria
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has expressed his eagerness and desire to serve the Church and the people of God in the West African country.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) “the key to his entire pontificate”: Archbishop, Spiritual Writer
Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto, Italy, presented Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”) at a press conference at the Vatican on Oct. 24.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Letter “Dilexit Nos”: 10 Inspiring Quotes
Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ.
Analysis: What Will the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality be Like?
The Synod on Synodality final document is set to be discussed and voted on this weekend. What will be in it?
Prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Bishops Says “people of God” Should Be Involved in Selecting Bishops
Cardinal Francis Prevost said the question of the selection process for bishops and the way in which it is carried out has been one of the issues discussed at the synod.
Today, October 24, We Celebrate St. Anthony Claret
Anthony Claret was born in Spain in 1807 and like his father, he was a weaver by trade. In his spare time, he studied Latin, and at the age of 22, he entered the seminary, and was ordained in 1835.
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