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Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican after Making First Public Appearance in Weeks
The moment marked his first public engagement in weeks.
Grace Center in Ethiopia: How One Woman’s "vision from God" Led to Helping Thousands of Lives
“At Grace Center we ask: What would Jesus do for this person? Then we do the same,” founder and executive director of Grace Center Marcie Erickson told CNA.
A "thumbs up" from the Hospital Window As Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach
The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles has said.
“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained Priests against the dangers of being obsessed with power, amassing wealth, and engaging in inappropriate relationships.
Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process
Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time.
“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ
The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.
Time Frame for Pope Francis’ Discharge from Hospital Still Uncertain: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day.
Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”
Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82.
Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties
The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).
Caritas Zambia Opposes Proposal to Amend Constitution Months to General Elections
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to postpone amendments to its Constitution until after the country’s general elections slated for 2026.
Solidarity Letters to Pope Francis Surge as He Marks 33 Days in Hospital, Vatican Official Denies Resignation Rumors
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”
The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.
Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions
The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.
Doctors on Wednesday Confirm Pope Francis’ Health Continues to Improve: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “concerned about loudspeaker donations”, Maintain Stance against Church Grants “for publicity”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have maintained their harsh stance against Church donations, noting that the Catholic Church will not accept money that individuals dish out for publicity.
Let’s Listen to Jesus for “true transformation”: Catholic Bishop in Zambia at 120th Anniversary of Parish
Paying keen attention what Jesus Christ teaches has the benefit of facilitating “true transformation” and a lifestyle pleasing to God, Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Monze has said.
Pope Francis: Fear of Change Can Be Overcome With Jesus As Our Guide
In his prepared March 19 catechesis on “Jesus Our Hope,” the Holy Father reflected on Nicodemus’ encounter with the Son of God in St. John’s Gospel.
"Every vocation is animated by hope": Pope Francis in Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis highlighted hope as essential to authentic vocational discernment.
