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Pope Francis: "The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others"
Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences, by noting that the attitude of being open is a duty for every Christian and a precondition for authentically announcing the Gospel.
Pope Francis Celebrates 54 Years as a Priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was ordained a priest.
First Catholic Education Congress in Africa Ends with Call to “invest more in education”
The first African Congress of Catholic Education that kicked off on December 7 in the economic capital city of Ivory Coast, Abidjan, has ended with calls on African nations to increase their respective education budgets.
Let’s “take care” of Faith Kenya’s Pioneer Missionaries Shared: Bishop at Jubilee Launch
St. Austin’s Msongari Catholic Parish of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi has launched its 125-year anniversary celebrations with a Kenyan Catholic Bishop challenging parishioners to “take care” of the faith that pioneer missionaries helped initiate.
Pioneer Bishop of Nigerian Diocese Urged to Speak Out against “reckless spilling of blood”
The pioneer Catholic Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has been urged to prioritize the denouncing of the “reckless spilling of blood” in his Episcopal See.
Synod on Synodality Next Steps: Pope to Choose "big questions" for Further Study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October said require further consideration.
Vatican: Small Part of Cremated Ashes Can Be Kept in Personal Place in Certain Cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope to Vatican Employees: Lure of Corruption is Dangerous and "we must be vigilant"
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General.
"Groundbreaking" Gene-editing Therapy Receives Thumbs up from Catholic Bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
The Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the unborn. Here’s why.
Catholics Can Receive a Plenary Indulgence by Praying before a Nativity Scene
From Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene in a Franciscan church.
Fact or fiction? 9 Popular Myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico.
Parishes in Nigeria, Malawi to Benefit from “Coal for Christmas” Feeding Campaign
“Poorest” Parishes in Nigeria and Malawi are set to benefit from the Christmas initiative by the Vulnerable People Project (VPP), a U.S.-based humanitarian agency that seeks to feed the poorest communities in the world.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Clarify Stance on Homosexuality after Cardinal’s Remarks
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have clarified their stance on homosexuality, and expressed their support for the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill that seeks to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual, plus acts in the West African nation (anti-LGBTIQ+ Bill).
Airstrike at Muslim Event Part of Nigeria’s Continued Loss of “innocent lives”: Archbishop
The airstrike involving a military drone that reportedly killed 85 people and injured dozens in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, though “accidental”, is part of the West African nation’s continued loss of “innocent lives” despite the “expended huge resources”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Pope Francis Expresses Concern about Italy’s Low Birth Rate
Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace.
Sabbatical Program in Murang’a, Kenya, “an ongoing renewal”, Not Rehabilitation: Director
The sabbatical program offered at St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre in Kenya’s Murang’a Diocese benefits those keen on “ongoing renewal”, the Director of the 10-year-old Catholic institution has said.
“Praise be to our God”: Nigeria Christian Leaders on Rhoda Jatau Release after 18 Months
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have welcomed the release of Rhoda Jatau Ya'u from Bauchi Prison after 18 months of detention.
Ensure “objectivity, sincerity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Election Observers
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on Christian election observers in his Episcopal See to ensure “objectivity and sincerity” in their role.
Catholic Lawyers in Nigerian Archdiocese Urged to “live above corruption”
Members of the National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese have been cautioned against corruption in their legal practice.
