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![Pope Francis speaks at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 22, 2024. An altar painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Francesco de Rhoden inside the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, Italy. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. [L] CNA file photo [R]](https://www.aciafrica.org/index.php/images/sacred-heart-file-photo-pope-francis-may-22-2024-daniel-ibanez.jpg?w=250&h=140)
Pope Francis to Write Reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion
The pontiff asked for prayers as he prepares to publish the document in September.
Renew Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25: Pope Francis to Catholics
Pope Francis has invited Catholics to annually renew an act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25.
Fatima, Vatican II, and the World’s Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council is not the only notable anniversary currently being celebrated by the Church.
God is Weeping for the Victims of the Ukraine War: Pope Francis
The pope offered a reflection on "Our Lady of Tears."
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.
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.’
Vatican Confirms Pope is Inviting World’s Bishops to Join in Ukraine-Russia Consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’
Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25.
South African Bishop Says People Struggling to Survive, Announces Consecration of Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese has announced the consecration of his Episcopal See to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary on separate days during which the people of God who the Bishop says are struggling to survive will pray for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cleric Appointed Bishop in DR Congo
A member of the Religious Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, also called the Scheutists, has been appointed as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Kabinda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
