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Council of Cardinals Studies Suggested Amendments to Draft of Vatican Constitution
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman Curia, according to a Vatican statement.
"A sinner can remain in error for long time, God is patient till the end": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always holds out hope for the conversion of even the most hardened sinner.
Fostering Family “as domestic church” to Remain Priority for Rwanda’s First Cardinal
The new Cardinal for Rwanda, the first-ever Cardinal in the landlocked Great Rift Valley East African nation, will continue to prioritize family apostolate in what he considers the rebuilding of “internal structures” that the country requires.
“Liturgical inculturation in Congo” Shows Holy Spirit Gifts: Pope Francis in Book Preface
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Catholics are Called to be God’s People, Not God’s Elite: Pope Francis
Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday.
Clergy, Religious, Laity in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese Elated at New Bishop’s Appointment
Members of the Clergy, Religious men and women serving in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese and Lay faithful have expressed their jubilation at the news of the appointment of a new Bishop for the Diocese.
Pope Francis Appeals to Ethiopia’s “parties in conflict to stop violence, safeguard life”
Pope Francis has asked people to pray for Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the United Nations has said that “a full-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding.”
"Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God": Pope Francis
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during this new liturgical year.
Pope Francis to New Cardinals: May the cross and resurrection always be your goal
Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals Saturday, November 28 urging them to remain vigilant lest they lose sight of their goal of the cross and resurrection.
Bishops Appointed for South Africa’s Rustenburg and Witbank Dioceses
The Holy Father has, on Wednesday, November 25, announced the appointment of two Bishops for South Africa’s Dioceses of Rustenburg and Witbank, the latter being a Papal transfer.
"The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit": Pope Francis
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations
Pope Francis advanced Tuesday the sainthood causes of several men and women, including two Italian priests of the 20th century -- one who was ordained at age 23 and another who was ordained at 65.
Two Cardinals-designate Will Be Absent from Nov. 28 Consistory, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday, November 28.
Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic injustice in the United States.
I’m Responding “to Holy Father’s request; I ask for prayers”: South Sudanese Bishop-Elect
The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has welcomed his appointment, describing it as a positive response to the “Holy Father’s request.”
Italy-based Congolese Cleric Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Kindu Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa, who has been ministering at the Parishes of St. Maria and St. Mauro of Italy’s Tivoli Diocese, as the new Bishop of Kindu Diocese located in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Eleven Africa-based Catholic Institutions Commit to Get Rid of Fossil Fuels
Eleven Africa-based Catholic institutions are among 47 global faith entities whose leadership made a joint announcement Monday, November 16 committing to divest from fossil fuels.
Nun in Ghana Calls for “deepened social protection interventions” for Deprived in Society
A Ghanaian nun has, on the occasion to commemorate the fourth World Day of the Poor, called on the government and other stakeholders in Ghana to make every effort to promote and safeguard the vulnerable in society through humanitarian interventions.
Holy Father Appeals for “reconciliation, peaceful coexistence” in Ivory Coast amid Tension
Pope Francis on Sunday, November 15 appealed for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in Ivory Coast amid rising tension following the contested October 31 poll.
Newly Appointed Bishop in Cameroon Says He’ll Foster Unity “for the growth of Diocese"
The newly appointed Bishop for Cameroon’s Eseka Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview that he will seek to foster unity among the people of God under his pastoral care for the growth of the local Church.
