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This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for educators.
BREAKING: Australian Cardinal George Pell Dies at 81
Cardinal George Pell, prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the age of 81.
Pope Francis: Vulnerability Threatens the "culture of efficiency"
Sickness and vulnerability is scary because it is a threat to the culture of efficiency, Pope Francis said on Tuesday in a message published ahead of the World Day of the Sick.
Kenyan Diocese Launches Eucharistic Year to Spur “significant change in spiritual matters”
The Year of the Eucharist 2023 that the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) in Kenya has launched is expected to foster positive change in the spiritual life of the people of God, especially in their relationship with the person of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
Cardinal Urges Ethiopians to Work towards "lasting peace" in November Agreement
The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has lauded the peace negotiations in the country's embattled Tigray region and prayed for grace for the people of God in the Horn of Africa country to continue to work towards “lasting peace”.
Priest in Sierra Leone Advocates for Freedom of Expression in Fighting Hate Speech
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on authorities in the West African country to respect the people’s right to express themselves freely, even as the country continues to fight hate speech.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Politicians against “any form of manipulations” of 2023 Polls
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has cautioned politicians against any attempts to manipulate the results of next month’s general elections to their favor “if not voted for”.
To Counter "third world war," Pope Francis Proposes "truth, solidarity, and freedom"
The global community is engaged in a “third world war” marked by heightened fear, conflict, and risk of nuclear violence, but a recommitment to “truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom” can provide a pathway to peace, Pope Francis told international diplomats Monday.
Salesians in Guinea Reaching Out to Vulnerable Children with Education, Social Services
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ivory Coast are reaching out to vulnerable children, empowering them in formal education and social development initiatives.
Steady Growth of Vocations behind Elevation of Missionary Order to East African Province
The East African District of the Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC) has been elevated to a Province, a move that the newly elected Provincial Superior attributes to the steady growth of the Missionary Order’s vocations on the continent.
Catholic Priest’s Value Addition Project Changing Fortunes for Farmers in Sierra Leone
Fr. Michael Baimba Conteh believes that the best way to make the message of the Gospel a reality among the people is by meeting their biggest need. And for the people served by the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in northern Sierra Leone, the biggest challenge is getting out of poverty.
Ghana’s President Urges Catholic Clergy to Foster Cohesion, Solidarity, Nation-building
The President of Ghana has called on Catholic Clergy in the country to foster the values of cohesion, solidarity, and nation-building among the people of God in the West African nation.
Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday: Pope Francis
Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents to teach their children to celebrate their baptism anniversary each year.
Pope Francis: God’s Justice Frees us from the Snares of Evil
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis said that God’s justice is often misunderstood as mere punishment when in reality it “raises us up” by “freeing us from the snares of evil.”
Let’s Embrace “collaborative ministry” for Church’s Progress: Catholic Bishop in Kenya
The Bishop of Ngong Diocese in Kenya is calling upon the Laity and Clergy in the East African nation to foster togetherness in realizing the mission of the Church.
Catholic Priests in Ghana Advocate for Health Insurance Scheme in Dioceses
Catholic Priests in Ghana are advocating for the establishment of insurance schemes in Ghanaian Dioceses aimed at addressing the health needs of members of the Clergy.
Christian Human Rights Group Calling for Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops from Ethiopia
The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed concern about Eritrea’s “heavy” involvement in the violence in neighboring Ethiopia and called on the international community to move swiftly to ensure that Eritrean forces leave the embattled Horn of Africa country.
Catholic Archbishop Says 2022 Very Difficult Year for Nigeria, Hopes for Better Days Ahead
With high levels of insecurity, increasing poverty, amid the worst type of inflation that Nigeria has seen in years, the West African country has survived the worst year in recent history, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has said.
How to Visit the Tomb of Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica after his funeral Mass on Jan. 5.
Excavation Site of Pool of Siloam Where Jesus Cured a Blind Man to Open to Public
The excavation site of the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, the place where Jesus restored sight to a blind man, will be open to the public for the first time.
