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Pope Francis Keeps Busy Schedule Despite Feeling "not well"
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well during a meeting Monday morning.
Sunday Angelus: Pope Francis Warns against "duplicity of heart"
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents for authentic Christian witness.
Here is What Pope Francis is Doing for the Week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final Report Calls for Greater "co-responsibility" in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church.
The Openness of the Synod on Synodality "will change the Church": Relator General
At the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis’ monthlong Vatican assembly, one of the meeting’s leaders said the freedom and openness experienced during the gathering will help the Church change in the future.
"Flavors of home": Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
The personnel of Cantina Tirolese in Rome will pay their final respects to Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 4. The Austrian eatery was, “without a doubt, his favorite restaurant,” its manager told CNA on Tuesday.
Pope Francis on New Year’s Eve: Jesus Christ Gives Meaning to Our Lives in Joy and Sorrow
Pope Francis said to trust in Jesus Christ who "brings time to its fullness."
The Desire by Pope Francis to Visit South Sudan Has “great support”: Vatican Official
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States has said that the wish by Pope Francis to visit South Sudan possibly next year has received “great support”.
Pope Concerned about Violence in Ethiopia, Prays for Victims of Explosion in Sierra Leone
The escalating violence in Ethiopia is cause for concern for Pope Francis who has also expressed his spiritual solidarity with the victims of the explosion in the West African nation of Sierra Leone.
Rome-Based Catholic Entity Launches Prestigious Scholarship Project for African Scientists
Harambee Africa International (HAI) is collaborating with prestigious international research centres to provide scholarships to young African scientists who will be required to give back to their communities in the areas of health and environment.
Rome-based Catholic Entity Decries Low COVID-19 Uptake in Africa, Highlights Interventions
The leadership of Harambee Africa International, the Rome-based international Catholic association established to enhance various realities in Sub-Saharan Africa, has decried the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among African countries, warning that the trend puts the whole world at risk of a protracted pandemic.
Vatican Backs South Africa, India Proposal to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Production Barriers
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has maintained the support of the Vatican entity of a call to waive barriers in the production of COVID-19 vaccines as proposed by South Africa and India.
Pope Francis Reaches Out to Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese with Donation
Pope Francis has reached out to the people of God affected by floods in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal with a donation of US$75,000.00.
Kenyan Lawmaker Awarded for Promoting Human Life, Says He’s “motivated to go further”
The Kenyan Member of Parliament (MP) who received an international award for his effort in pro-life activities has told ACI Africa that the international recognition motivates him to do more to promote human life.
Pope Francis Invokes Intercession of Mary for Ongoing Regional Sisters in Africa Plenary
Pope Francis has sent his Apostolic blessings for the ongoing 18th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA).
South Sudan’s Opposing Parties Express Commitment to Finalizing Rome-mediated Peace Talks
Representatives of warring parties in South Sudan’s conflict have expressed their commitment to participating in the planned Rome-mediated peace meetings that are expected to put an end to the protracted civil strife.
At Vatican’s Holy Mass for Peace in Burkina Faso, Nigerian Cardinal Reflects on Terrorism
At the Eucharistic celebration organized at the Vatican to pray for peace in Burkina Faso, Francis Cardinal Arinze reflected on terrorism in Africa, delinking the menace from religion.
Pope Francis: The Humble Service of a Deacon Tells of the Greatness of God
Pope Francis met with deacons and their families Saturday at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
Pope Francis Concerned about Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Pope Francis has expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis occasioned by the ongoing unrest in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Pope Francis: Coronavirus Recovery Must Have True Vision for Humanity
Rebuilding after the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to confront the failures of the past, including failures towards God and neighbor, Pope Francis has said in a message to world leaders gathered in Bratislava.
