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Pope Francis
Bring the Love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart "to the ends of the earth": Pope Francis
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Old age a Time to Rediscover Trust in the Lord: Pope Francis
The pope was speaking at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Church Leaders in South Sudan to Foster Reconciliation “before the Holy Father comes”
Church leaders in South are to organize ecumenical prayer sessions aimed at fostering reconciliation in the country ahead of the pastoral visit of Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.
Insecurity in North Kivu Province Cause for Concern for Catholic Bishops in DR Congo
The situation of insecurity in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country who are calling on those involved in the violent conflict to come “to their senses and seek dialogue”.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, Including Two from Africa
Pope Francis has said that he will create 21 new Cardinals, including two Bishops from Africa, one from Nigeria and the other from Ghana.
Nigerian Bishop Who “resigned” amid Sustained Opposition among 21 Newly Named Cardinals
Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke who resigned in 2018 following sustained opposition to his Episcopal appointment for Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese is among the 21 new Cardinals that Pope Francis named on Sunday, May 29.
Vatican Unveils Itinerary of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo, South Sudan
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the program and itinerary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what they have described an “Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to the South Sudanese Land and People”.
Ecumenical Visit Focus of Retreat for Members of Christian Women Entity in South Sudan
Christian Women in South Sudan who are members of the Sudan Council of Churches National Women Coordination desk (SSCC) are taking part in a three-day spiritual retreat with a focus on the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation.
Bishops' Commission in Malawi Calls for Joint Effort “in caring for our mother earth”
Officials of the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have called for collaboration in the efforts aimed at conserving the environment in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Calls for Prayers, Unity in Preparation for Papal Visit
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intensify prayers and remain united as the Central African nation prepares for the pastoral visit of Pope Francis.
"Ours is age of fake news, collective superstitions, pseudo-scientific truths": Pope
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Pope Francis Calls for a Christian Economy Based on Community
The pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund.
Pope Francis Has Asked Catholics to Say This Prayer May 24: Our Lady, Help of Christians
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, which venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary under that title as the country's patroness.
South Sudanese Official Urges Media Authority to Help Journalists Cover Ecumenical Trip
A government official in South Sudan has urged the Media Authority in the East-Central African nation to support local journalists to “broadly” cover the envisioned July ecumenical visit that is to involve Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.
Ask the Lord for the Gift of Peace: Pope Francis
An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections on Jesus' words, “My peace I give to you” (Jn 14:27).
Life "is always sacred and inviolable", Pope Francis Says
Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday.
Missionary Priest in South Sudan Lauds “ecumenical approach” of Planned Papal Trip
A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan has lauded the “ecumenical approach” of the planned pastoral trip of Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace to the East-Central African nation.
Launch of Superiors’ Conference of Southern Africa “a historic moment for church”: Nun
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded the establishment of the Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) and described the initiative as “a historic moment” for the Church in the region and “a dream come true”.
Catholic Schools Should Not be Christian in Name Only: Pope Francis
The pope spoke to the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
