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Pope Francis and President of Burundi Engage on Country’s Contribution to Church Growth
Pope Francis on Saturday, March 26 welcomed Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City to a meeting during which the two leaders discussed the contribution of the Church to the growth of the East African country.
Vatican Corrects "extraordinary form"’ Error in New Constitution
The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’
Millions Expected at Uganda’s Catholic Pilgrimage as Country Relaxes COVID-19 Rules
With Uganda having relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, including the widely publicized reopening of schools, millions of pilgrims from all over the world are expected to throng the country’s Namugongo Shrine for the annual Martyr’s Day celebrations on June 3.
Catholic Bishop in Namibia Says Church “looking forward” to Hosting Regional Plenary
The people of God in Namibia are “looking forward” to hosting the Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) later this year, a Catholic Bishop in the Southern African country has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Clergy, Laity in Kisangani, DR Congo, Plan March in Solidarity with Victims of Violence
The people of God in the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have planned to hold “a peaceful march” to show their solidarity with victims of violence in the country’s Ituri Province.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Government, International Laxed Response to Attacks
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has decried the laxity in the government and international community’s response to the incessant attacks in the West African nation.
Let’s Learn to Rejoice Like the Father of the Prodigal Son, Pope Francis says
"God is a Father who not only welcomes us back, but rejoices and throws a feast for his son who has returned home after having squandered all his possessions. We are that son, and it is moving to think about how much the Father always loves us and waits for us."
"Enough!" End War Before it Ends Us, Pope Francis Says as Ukraine Invasion Continues
"Before the danger of self-destruction, may humanity understand that the moment has come to abolish war, to erase it from human history before it erases human history," Pope Francis said in another plea for peace more than one month after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mother Angelica's Work Still Brings Inspiration and Conversion, Six Years after Her Death
The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died six years ago, but her legacy lives on in the spiritual renewals that have resulted from the fruits of her work.
Catholic Diocese in Cameroon Holds First Annual Lenten Pilgrimage in Years amid Crises
The people of God in Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese have gathered for the first time in four years to celebrate their Diocesan Lenten pilgrimage.
Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop Shooting to be Delivered in Mid-April: Judge
The ruling in the case of last year’s shooting of the Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan that was first mentioned on January 26 has been postponed to mid-April, the judge has said.
Consider “call to Priesthood, the vineyard is huge”: Catholic Bishops in Malawi to Youth
Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the youth in the Southern African nation to consider devoting their life to God’s service as Priests.
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “grieving” amid Persistent Attacks, Killings
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed sadness over persistent attacks and killings in the West African nation.
In Confession, Priest to Always Have “as goal universal call to holiness”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis spoke to around 800 priests and seminarians at the end of a course on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Full text: Pope Francis' Homily at Penance Service, Consecration to Immaculate Heart
On March 25 Pope Francis led a celebration of the sacrament of penance and the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter's Basilica. The following is the full text of the pope's prepared homily.
EWTN Launches News Agency for Middle East and North Africa in Arabic Language
EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched a news agency that is to publish news content sourced from the Middle East and North Africa in Arabic language.
Guide Faithful to be Disciples of Jesus Christ: Cardinal in Sudan to New Bishop of Rumbek
The Archbishop Emeritus of Sudan’s Khartoum Archdiocese has told the newly ordained Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan to guide the people of God in his Episcopal See to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Appeal for Safe Release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Zaria Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of an abducted member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Zaria.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in DR Congo, Appoints First Bishop
Pope Francis has erected a new Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and appointed Mons. Sebastien Kenda Ntumba, a member of the Clergy of Luiza Diocese, as the first Bishop of the Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’
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