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Cardinal in Kenya Lauded for Defending Human Life, Family in 50 Years of Priestly Ministry
In his 50 years of Priestly Ministry, John Cardinal Njue was committed to defending human life and safeguarding the “family as the basic unit of society”, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.
Lift Suspension on Rome Peace Talks, Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese Government
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese is urging the South Sudanese government to reconsider the suspension of the Rome peace talks, and return to the negotiation table.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Declines Maiden Honors State Award, Proposes Predecessor
The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria has declined the Maiden State of Honors award 2022 Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF), which he was being offered by Ebonyi State government.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to CAR, Chad, Assigns Him Titular See
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giuseppe Laterza as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad and assigned him the Titular See of Vartana in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Seek God Like the Magi
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that if the Magi had remained comfortable, they never would have encountered the Lord in Bethlehem.
Pope Francis: The Three Kings Found God in Poverty
In his Angelus address for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Three Kings teach us to discover God in poverty, humility, and silence.
Benedict XVI Worked to “reveal” God’s Magnificence, Truth’s Beauty, Life: Nuncio in Kenya
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has eulogized Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year eve as one who set out to reveal the beauty of God, truth, and “the deep sense of life”.
Late Pontiff “impacted Church through spiritual commitment”: Nuncio in Burkina Faso
The late Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who was laid to rest Thursday, January 5 in Rome, impacted the Catholic Church through his “intellectual, spiritual and pastoral commitment”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso has said.
South Sudanese Catholic Archbishop Eulogizes Former Pope as “defender of doctrine, truth”
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has eulogized Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year 2023 eve as a defender of Catholic Church doctrine and the truth.
Archbishop in Sierra Leone Remembers “good grandpa” in Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI
The Archbishop of Freetown in Sierra Leone has paid tribute to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a loving grandfather of the Church who left a treasure for upcoming theologians.
People Attending Benedict XVI’s Funeral Recall their Personal Memories of a "humble pope"
Catholics from Germany, France, Ghana, India, Australia, Uganda, and many more countries who attended the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday have shared their favorite memories of the late pope and why some decided to join in the chants of “santo subito” at the end of the ceremony.
The Story Behind the Image Hanging at Benedict XVI’s Funeral
A large banner of the resurrection of Christ provided the decorative backdrop to the altar during Benedict XVI’s funeral on Thursday.
A Ratzinger Reader: 5 Books to Help You Encounter Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI — especially during his extraordinary career and ministry as a theologian and professor — was not only one of the towering intellects in global Catholicism but also one of the most prolific.
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony
Benedict XVI was buried in the Vatican on Thursday in a strictly private ceremony.
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ Homily at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Funeral Mass
At 9:30 a.m. this morning Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Tens of Thousands Attend Simple, Solemn Liturgy for Pope Emeritus
Tens of thousands of people were present in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral Thursday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: How to Watch, What to Expect
The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held on Thursday in Rome in St. Peter’s Square at 9:30 a.m. local time.
Malian-born Catholic Priest Murdered in Burkina Faso, Bishop Confirms with “deep sorrow”
Fr. Jacques Yaro Zerbo, a Malian-born Catholic Priest who has been serving in Burkina Faso’s Dédougou Diocese, has been murdered, the Local Ordinary of the Burkinabe Diocese has confirmed in a statement.
Don’t Be Led by “your stomach” in Supporting Politicians, Archbishop Cautions Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the West African nation to remember their civic duties ahead of the country’s elections and to seek to be guided by the Holy Spirit in selecting politicians and political parties to support.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Call for Legal, Economic Reforms, “concrete roadmap” in New Year
Members of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling for economic, agricultural, and legal reforms in Zambia in 2023.
