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“The more we know the Lord, the more we can love him”: Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal
Cardinal Robert Sarah urged students studying at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to ask in prayer for “an intimate and profound union with the Lord and with one another.”
New "Padre Pio" Film is a Human Look at the Famous Saint, Filmmakers Say
The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, was “enormous,” Shia LaBeouf told CNA in late May.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Indian Bishop Cleared of Rape Charge in Civil Trial
Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop cleared in early 2022 of charges of raping a religious sister in his diocese.
“Tweeting with God” Author Explains Book Relevance to Christians Seeking to Deepen Faith
Christians, especially the youth, seeking to deepen their Christian faith will find the book, “Tweeting with God”, relevant, the author of the 432-page book that has been translated into more than 30 languages has said.
Children in Need of Safeguarding “now more than ever”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya
Children are exposed to multiple challenges, and stand in need of safeguarding “now more than ever” before, the Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong Diocese has said.
Bishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Civilian-Military “dialogue” to Rebuild Trust
There is need for continuous dialogue between the civil population and the army in South Sudan to re-establish trust that seems to have been lost over the years, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Yei Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishop Urges New Nigerian Governor, a Suspended Priest, to Exercise Compassion
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has called upon the new Governor of the country’s Benue State to exercise compassion in his leadership.
Vatican Supports Catholic Research to Improve Families and Marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage, and childbearing.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June is for the abolition of torture.
Pope Francis Praises Venerable Jesuit Missionary for Proclaiming the Gospel in China
Pope Francis dedicated his entire general audience on Wednesday to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China.
Pope Francis Recognizes African Children’s “lofty ambitions, great dreams” in Audience
Pope Francis has recognized the rich talent, “lofty ambitions and great dreams” that children in Africa have amid challenging situations on the world’s second-largest continent.
Jesuit Entity Warns Rains to Worsen Situation of Returnees at South Sudanese Camp
The expected rainy season in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is likely to worsen the situation of returnees, who have camped at Renk, one of the entry points for those fleeing violence in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, officials the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have said.
Pope Francis Appoints Envoy to Congo Brazzaville's 140th Anniversary of Evangelization
Pope Francis has appointed the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) as his envoy to the 140th anniversary of evangelization in the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville).
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge New President to Prioritize Security, Economic Issues
Nigeria’s new President, who was sworn in on Monday, May 29 needs to prioritize the security concerns and the economic struggles of the people of God in the West African nation, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Pope Francis Meets with Young Cancer Patients: "Jesus is always close to you"
Pope Francis welcomed pediatric cancer patients from Poland to the Vatican on Monday, telling them “Jesus is always close to you.”
"Perplexing": Catholic Archbishop on Swearing in of Nigeria’s President Despite Petition
It is “perplexing” that Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new President despite the fact that the Presidential election petition has not yet been heard and determined, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
New Lay Associates of Kenya’s Oldest Missionary Order Urged to “be available for service”
The newly commissioned Lay Associates of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) in Kenya, the country’s oldest Missionary Order, have been called upon to participate in the “apostolic life” of the 320-year-old Congregation, availing themselves “for the service of the Gospel”.
Catholic Women Have Mission to “mentor, animate the girl child”: Bishop in South Africa
Catholic women have the mission to contribute to the bringing up of young girls into Catholic faith and practice through mentorship and animation initiatives, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has said.
Catholic Youth on Annual Pilgrimage in Zambian Archdiocese Urged to Embrace Truth, Christ
Catholic youth taking part in the Annual Youth Pilgrimage in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese have been challenged to “let the truth of Christ” guide their lives.
Vatican Releases Pastoral Reflection on Christian Engagement with Social Media
Attention #CatholicTwitter and keyboard warriors: The Vatican has released recommendations for how to better “love your neighbor” on social media.
