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Today, December 31, We Celebrate the Feast of St. Sylvester, Pope
Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature.
May 2025 Jubilee Realize “genuine personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, door of our salvation”: Bishop in South Africa
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which Pope Francis officially launched with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, provides an opportunity for the people of God to deepen their encounter with the person of Jesus Christ, Bishop Masilo John Selemela has said.
In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers “tools, strategies” for Catechists to “nurture” Catechumens’ Faith
In a new book, a Catholic Priest in Nigeria is offering “tools and strategies” insights that can benefit Catechists in their ministry towards catechumens.
The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity
Highlights of the year included Pope Francis’ longest trip, an 11-day journey through Asia and Oceania; the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality; and the addition of 20 new cardinals to the body that will choose the next pontiff.
Pope Francis Remembers Jimmy Carter’s "firm commitment" to Peace, Reconciliation
The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023.
In Vatican meetings, Catholic Land Movement proclaims faith, family, and farming
Michael Guidice and Andrew Ewell founded Catholic Land Movement, an initiative that traces its lineage to the Catholic Land Associations of 100 years ago.
Holy Family Feast Highlights God’s Plan for Marriage and Domestic Life
User’s Guide to the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Notre Dame de Paris Deserves Better Than its New Furnishings
Instead of the rich symbolism envisioned by the Church, the altar at Notre Dame displays a misunderstanding of sacramental and liturgical theology.
Today, December 30, We Celebrate St. Anysius
Saint Anysius was a Martyr of Greece. She was a wealthy woman of Salonika, in Thessaly, who used her personal funds to aid the poor.
Retired Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Ivory Coast’s Man Apostolic Administrator amid Fall Out, “internal wounds, tensions”
Pope Francis has appointed Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, the Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, to serve as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Man.
Holy Door to Remain Open in Two Parishes in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate During Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year
The leadership of Ethiopia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa has announced that the Holy Door will remain open throughout the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in two places of worship, the Cathedral Parish, and the Parish church of Dilla.
Let’s Open Our Hearts to Be “more supportive” to Needy: Catholic Archbishop in Niger in Christmas Message
Archbishop Djalwana Laurent Lompo of Niger’s Niamey Catholic Archdiocese is calling upon the people of God to reach out to the needy in society, becoming “more supportive”.
Today, Wednesday, December 29, We Celebrate the Memorial of St. Thomas Becket
St. Thomas was born in London, England around the year 1117. He was the son of pious parents, and his mother converted to Christianity through the example and teachings of his father. From his early youth, Thomas was educated in religion and holiness.
Uganda’s Catholic Bishops Urge Strengthening of “family as nucleus of society, Church” in Christmas Message
Members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) are calling on Christians to reflect on the centrality of the institution of the family, which they term “the nucleus of society and Church”.
Africa’s Christian Professionals Urge Sierra Leonean Government to “withdraw or amend” Bill Seeking to Legalize Abortion
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are calling upon the government of Sierra Leone to “withdraw or amend” the proposed Bill dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024”, which seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation.
Priestly Vocations Are Up in Burkina Faso Despite Islamic Terrorism
Despite constant terrorist attacks suffered by Catholics in Burkina Faso from Islamic fundamentalists, vocations to the priesthood have increased in recent years.
Today, Tuesday, December 28, We Celebrate the Holy Innocents' Day
The Holy Innocents are the children mentioned in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 2:16-18.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Murdered by “unidentified assailants”, Diocese Appeals for Prayers “for his eternal joy”
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the repose of the soul of Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, who was reportedly murdered on Thursday, December 26 by yet to be identified persons.
At Christmas, Southern Africa’s Catholic Bishops Call for “new humanity brought about by Jesus” amid Global Challenges
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are calling for the realization of a “new humanity” that they say is the reason behind the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
“Vote categorically against that bill”: Catholic Bishop to Sierra Leone’s Legislators on Bill to Legalize Abortion
Sierra Leone’s proposed Bill that is dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024” should be rejected, Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Makeni has told Legislators of the West African nation.
