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Pope Francis: Share the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection with Others
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be held back by fear of judgment, but to share the good news of Christ’s resurrection with others.
The Catholic Church Celebrates Easter Monday Under the Title "Monday of the Angel"
On Easter Monday, the Catholic Church celebrates what’s called “Monday of the Angel.” In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.
Like Pope Francis, Let’s Be True to Our Names: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
Pope Francis chose a name and followed it, assuming a life of simplicity like his prototype, the Bishop of Mthatha Diocese in South Africa has observed, and urged the people of God to be true to the meaning of their respective names in the example of the Holy Father.
Planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese to Focus on “youth ministry”
The planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is to examine issues relating to youth ministry in general and the role of Catholic youth in the Church in particular, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe Proposes Synodality in Journeying with Young Drug Addicts
The Church has the Synodal pastoral response at its disposal in accompanying young people who are struggling with drug abuse, a Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe has said.
"The most important and beautiful day of history": Pope Francis on Easter 2023
Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday 2023, before giving the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing in the presence of around 100,000 people.
Full Text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Blessing for Easter 2023
On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people.
Nigerians Need to Repair Nation’s “decayed moral fiber”: Catholic Bishop in Easter Message
There is need for the people of God in Nigeria to repair their country’s “decayed moral fiber”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said in a message shared with ACI Africa April 8.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Decry Daily “misfortune, distress” in Easter Message
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have expressed concern about persistent terrorist attacks that have made “misfortune and distress” a daily experience of the people of God in the West African nation.
On World Health Day, Salesians Highlight “access to health care” Initiatives in DR Congo
On the occasion of World Health Day (WHD) marked April 7, an entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has highlighted health initiatives that provide access to care for people living in poverty around the globe, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Christian Foundation Condemns Attempts to Shied Church Arson Attacker in Sudan
Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has expressed concern about the attempts by the Sudanese military to shield a man accused of torching a church in Gedaref State in East Sudan.
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: "Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you"
At the Vatican’s Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis urged people to “roll away the stones of sin and fear” to experience the power of Christ’s resurrection.
Easter Vigil
The EasterVigil is the high point of the Paschal Triduum commemorating the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus.
“Glimmer of hope”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa in Easter Message amid “darkness”
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a “glimmer of hope” amid the current situation of “darkness” from various spheres of life, a Catholic Bishop in South Africa has said.
In Easter Message, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions against Despondency after “botched” Polls
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has cautioned Nigerians against sinking into “despondency and depression” as a result of the “2023 botched general elections”.
How Salesians in Africa are Fostering International Day of Sport for Development, Peace
On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2023, marked April 6, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted initiatives they have undertaken across the globe, including Africa, to foster the celebration of the annual event.
Catholic Entity Reaching Out to Thousands Fleeing Violence in South Sudanese State
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country is reaching out to thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing violence in Central Equatoria States with food items.
Good Friday: Papal Preacher Warns against Relativism, “black hole of spiritual universe”
At the Vatican’s Good Friday liturgy, the papal preacher warned against the danger of believers being drawn into the “vortex of nihilism” by the post-modern world’s "total relativism."
6 Hot-button Issues Pope Francis and Gen-Z Confront in New Disney Doc
“The true Church is at the peripheries,” Pope Francis says in Disney’s new documentary “The Pope: Answers,” which was released April 5.
Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday
Pope Francis has called God’s mercy “an abyss beyond our comprehension.”
