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Today we celebrate Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
These seven men were born in Florence, Italy and led lives as hermits on Monte Senario. They had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Let’s Fast “for our country”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa ahead of General Elections
Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa is appealing to Christians in the country to fast during lent for the good of the African nation as it prepares for general elections.
Catholic Activists Want International Planned Parenthood Federation Expelled from Nigeria
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), “a well-funded pro-abortion group from the United States” has “infiltrated Nigeria, blatantly ignoring the country's strict abortion laws and going against its cultural and religious values,” Catholic activists under their umbrella body, CitizenGo Africa, have said.
Bishop in Cameroon “strongly condemns” Deadly Attack on Youth, Disruption of Holy Mass
Bishop George Nkuo of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon has condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of innocent civilians during an attack on Nkambe town and the disruption of Holy Mass at Christ the King Jakiri Parish of his Episcopal See.
Lent Goes Beyond “simple preparation for Easter”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
There is much “more” to the Lenten Season than the “simple preparation” for the celebration of Easter, Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has said.
Let’s “become authentic agents of selfless love”: Catholic Bishop to South Sudanese
A South Sudanese Catholic Bishop is calling upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to incorporate altruism in their day-to-day undertakings and encounters, manifesting their love for others.
What’s the Point of Fasting, Anyway?
God commanded it, Jesus practiced it, and the Church Fathers have preached the importance of it. Fasting is a powerful and fundamental part of the Christian life.
Catholic Prayer App Hallow Makes History in App Store
Hallow reached the top spot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, which was the same day its Lent Pray40 prayer challenge started.
Today, February 16, we celebrate St. Onesimus
St. Onesimus was a slave to Philemon, an influential man who had been converted by St. Paul. Onesimus offended Philemon and fled in order to escape any sort of retribution. He then met St. Paul while Paul was in a Roman prison. Shortly after, Onesimus was baptized.
Let’s Begin Lent with “spirit of intimacy with the Lord”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to start off the Lenten Season with a decision to nurture a close relationship with God, seeking to maintain a prayerful spirit throughout the period.
Use Lent to Examine Pastoral Structures with “clear, forward-looking vision”: DRC Cardinal
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called upon the people of God in his Metropolitan See to use the Lenten Season to examine pastoral “structures and infrastructures” in line with the theme of the Pastoral Year 2024.
Don’t “play to the gallery”: Bishop in Nigeria on Dishonest, Insincere Religious Practices
“True religion requires an honest heart and a change of heart”, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has said and cautioned the people of God against delinking honesty and religious practices during this year’s Lenten Season.
Catholic Students in Senegal Condemn “violence, tragic deaths” in Vote Delay Protests
Members of the Young Christian Students of Senegal (JEC/S) are displeased with acts of violence that have resulted in the death of innocent citizens amid protests against the February 3 decision of President Macky Sall to postpone the presidential poll that had been scheduled to take place on February 25.
Catholic Entity’s Annual Lenten Appeal to Benefit Malawi’s Climate Change Victims
The annual Lenten Appeal of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, aims to benefit Malawi’s climate change victims.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Denounces “simulated” Entity as “fake roman catholic church”
Precious Blood of Jesus Adoration Ministry (PBJAM) operating from Ibagwa Nike in Enugu State in Southeastern Nigeria is not a Catholic entity, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has stated.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge Authorities to “recognize urgency of economic challenges”
Representatives of Christians leaders in Nigeria under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling upon those with leadership roles in the West African nation to recognize the fact that the economic challenges in the country need to be resolved with “urgency”.
Ghana’s Eligible Christians “should actively participate” in Dec. Polls: Catholic Bishops
Christian voters in Ghana must be prepared to take part in the country’s general elections scheduled for later this year, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have said.
Today, February 15, We Celebrate St. Claude de la Colombière
On Feb. 15 the Catholic Church honors Saint Claude la Colombiere, the 17th century French Jesuit who authenticated and wrote about Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque's visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Let’s Be “sacraments of unity”: Catholic Bishops in Ghana in 2024 Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on the people of God in the West African nation to join them in manifesting unity through the fostering of good relationships with God, others, and nature.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against Disrespect, Gossip about Consecrated Persons
Members of the Clergy and Consecrated persons deserve some respect from the faithful, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has said.
