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The Saints Show Us How to Live in Communion With the Church: Pope Francis
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri, and Isidore the Farmer.
Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo
Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese has said.
Coordinator of 2019 Papal Visit in Mozambique Appointed Bishop of Country's Pemba Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop António Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo who coordinated the Papal visit in Mozambique in 2019 as the Local Ordinary of the country’s Pemba Diocese.
Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference
Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Pope Francis Wants 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon to be an "event with life"
‘If you are not poets, this meeting will not work,’ the pope told organizers.
Pope Francis’ March Prayer Intention: For Christians Facing New Bioethical Challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Urge “works of mercy, peace building” Ahead of Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 59th Plenary Assembly, urged the people of God to carry out works of mercy, reconciliation, and peacebuilding ahead of Pope Francis’ July pastoral visit.
Pope Francis Sends Cardinals to Ukraine, Where "rivers of blood and tears flow"
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday.
“Jesus accompanies us, every one of us, in our temptations”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for the faithful during Lent.
Catholic Leaders in South Sudan, DR Congo Express “great joy” Over Planned Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have received with “great joy” the news of the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to their respective countries.
Pope Francis to Visit Two African Countries in July, Vatican Official Says
Pope Francis is expected to visit two African nations in a July trip that is to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and then to South Sudan, an official at the Vatican has announced.
Church Leaders in South Africa Support Pope Francis Offer to Mediate Russia-Ukraine War
Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their “full support” for Pope Francis’ offer to arbitrate for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lent is a Time for Conversion, Interior Renewal: Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience.
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Pope Francis Appeals for End to "tragic" Ukraine Conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.
Pope Francis Appoints Formator of Catholic Seminary Bishop for Monze Diocese in Zambia
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Raphael Mweempwa who has been serving as a lecturer and formator at St. Dominic Major Theological Seminary in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese the Bishop for Monze Diocese in the Southern Africa country.
"I'll do everything I can" to Help End Conflict: Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic Leader
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine.
Addiction to Digital Media Can Hurt Human Relationships: Pope Francis’ Lenten Message
"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said.
“We await his visit with hope, anxiety”: South Sudanese Archbishop on Possible Papal Visit
The people of God in South Sudan await the possible pastoral visit by the Holy Father “with a lot of anxiety and hope”, the Archbishop of the country’s only Metropolitan See has told ACI Africa in an interview.
