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Pope Francis: "Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology"
“It is very important that there is this meeting, this meeting between men and women,” the pope told an assembly at the Vatican.
Baptism, Confirmation Still Going on despite Insecurity: Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso
The preparation of candidates for Baptism and confirmation is still going on in all Dioceses in Burkina Faso despite persistent insecurity, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Lawmakers in Ghana have passed a new bill that makes identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) illegal.
Cardinal Ambongo Decries “shameless predation” of DR Congo’s Resources by Neighbours
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has condemned countries that neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for working in cahoots with multinationals to rob the country of its natural resources.
“Claretian presence is growing everyday in Africa”: Superior on Fruits of Annual Assembly
The President of the Conference of African Claretians (ACLA) has said the presence of members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, in Africa is growing daily.
Caritas Calls for “swift” Measures to Protect Zambians from Drought Devastation
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to put in place “swift and effective” measures to protect the livelihoods of the people of God affected by ongoing drought in the country.
Catholic Entity in Eswatini Lauds King's Speech on National Issues
King Mswati III’s February 9 speech was not only well written and enticing to listen, but also touched on national issues, a sign that the monarch is alive to the impediments in the country, the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini has said.
What Happens to the Saints Whose Feast Day Falls on Feb. 29 When There is no Leap Year?
The Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years?
What Should a Lenten Homily be like? God Told a Saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for many spiritual gifts.
Here is Pope Francis’ Schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican
The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, and other traditions to mark the most sacred week of the year.
Pope Francis Appoints Diocesan Administrator of Monrovia Archdiocese in Liberia Archbishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia in Liberia as the Local Ordinary of the same Metropolitan See that became vacant in June 2021 following the retirement of Archbishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler.
South Sudan’s “volatile security situation” Impeding Strategic Church Programs: Cardinal
Security challenges in parts of South Sudan are impeding the implementation of activities outlined in the strategic plan of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, the Local Ordinary of the country’s only Metropolitan See has said.
Pope Francis Invokes Blessed Mary’s “consolation” for Victims of Cameroon’s Attack
Pope Francis has implored for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “strength and consolation” for the victims of the February 11 bomb attack on Nkambe town in Cameroon that reportedly led to the death of at least one person, injuring dozens.
Ghanaian Vatican Official Urges New Priests in Cameroon to “cultivate” Eucharistic Spirit
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has called upon the five newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon to nurture the spirit of the Holy Eucharist in their Priestly ministry.
Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does.
Pope Francis Visits Hospital for Diagnostic Tests after Wednesday Audience
“Dear brothers and sisters, I still have a bit of a cold,” Pope Francis said in a soft-spoken voice on Feb. 28.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of March
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for the martyrs of our day and witnesses to Christ.
Weekend of Gloom as Catholics Killed in Burkina Faso, Monks Abducted in Ethiopia
Christians in multiple countries experienced what has been described as “a dark weekend” of persecution towards Sunday, February 25, with dozens of killings occurring in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.
Malawi Government Acknowledges Receipt of Catholic Bishops’ Criticism “with appreciation”
The Government of Malawi has acknowledged receipt of the pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops in the country faulting it for failing Malawians in a spirit of thankfulness and understanding.
“Having sleepless nights”: Archbishop in Sierra Leone Concerned about Empty Confessionals
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has raised concern about the people’s growing lack of interest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in his Metropolitan See, saying that the trend is giving him sleepless nights.
