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Christmas, New Year Message: Ivorian Bishop Cautions against “trivializing” Reconciliation
The Catholic Bishop of Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast has cautioned against “trivializing” reconciliation, which he says is a familiar term in the West African nation.
Black Pentecostal Leader Urges Pope to Withdraw Same-sex Blessing Document
A prominent black Pentecostal leader is voicing his “solidarity” with African Catholics and urging Pope Francis to withdraw the new same-sex blessing guidelines.
EWTN to Air Conference on Pope Benedict XVI One Year After His Death
A conference titled “Remembering Benedict XVI: Life, Teaching, Legacy” will be held in Rome on Dec. 30–31 and will air on EWTN on Dec. 31.
‘Benedict trusted Francis. But he was bitterly disappointed,’ biographer says in new interview
Pope Benedict XVI’s biographer, Peter Seewald, has raised concerns about how Pope Francis is managing the legacy of his predecessor.
Pope Francis Urges Young Adults at Taizé Event to "dare to build a different world"
The European Meeting is an annual ecumenical Christian event that hosts several thousand young adults from across the world to gather and pray in a host city.
Pope Francis Meets With U.S.-born Cardinal amid Salary, Apartment Controversy
In a press release, the Holy See Press Office briefly mentioned that the pope had met with Cardinal Raymond Burke in an audience Friday morning.
India’s Prime Minister Hosts Christian Leaders for Christmas amid Rising Persecution
“Christmas is an occasion to remember Jesus Christ’s life’s message and values,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, addressing Christian leaders.
Pope Francis Speaks With Ukraine President about Peace Efforts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the pontiff expressed “his wishes of peace — just peace for all of us” during the Dec. 28 phone call.
From Hatred to Love: Christmas Reflections of a Muslim Convert to Catholicism
For Zubair Simonson, Hamas’ propaganda efforts do great harm to the Palestinian people, who end up paying the price of the war with their innocent blood.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Feted for “commitment, dedication” to the Vulnerable
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has been listed as one of the most outstanding personalities in the West African nation for his dedicated service to the vulnerable in the Archdiocese headquartered in the country’s capital city, Freetown.
Catholic Priests and Bishops in Nigeria Told to “rise above tribal sentiments”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese has told Catholic Priests and Bishops not to view the priesthood and office of the Bishop along tribal lines.
Papal Christmas Deadline Over Syro-Malabar Rift is Met, but Indian Archdiocese Simmers
Protests and disruptions to “unified” Masses mandated by the pope were observed around the archdiocese, but it remains if there will be consequences from the Vatican.
French priest and Holocaust expert counters attempts to exploit Jesus for anti-Israel agenda
Father Patrick Desbois said in an interview this week that “if he had been born today, Jesus would be a target of missiles or a hostage in Gaza.”
Rescued by Mother Teresa, Minnesota Man Now Shares his Incredible Stories of Two Nuns
Patrick Norton says Mother Teresa’s “yes” to Jesus gave him the life he has today, which includes sharing the story of Sister Annella Zervas, OSB.
Pope Francis, Church “not enemies of the Jewish people”: Southern African Bishops to Rabbi
The Catholic Church in general and Pope Francis in particular are not against the Jewish people, members of the of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have told Warren Goldstein, a Chief Rabbi in South Africa.
Nearly 200 Killed in Christmas Weekend Attacks on Nigerian Christians, Leaders Urge Action
Catholic leaders and others demand government action as victims are buried in mass graves.
Let Each Bishop “make that discernment”: Vatican Prefect on Fiducia Supplicans Application
In an interview published in a Spanish newspaper, Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández responded to criticism of the declaration.
Pope Francis: One Must Never Dialogue with the Devil
Pope Francis inaugurated a new catechetical series on vices and virtues during Wednesday’s general audience by opening with the story of Adam and Eve, which introduces “the dynamic of evil and temptation” and points toward the dangers of dialoguing with the devil.
Vatican to Publish Private Homilies of Pope Benedict XVI
The Vatican Publishing House said this month that it intends to release a book of about 130 homilies given by the late pope.
“I express my vote of confidence in you”: Bishop in Christmas Letter to Nigerian Youth
Nigerian youth have the potentiality to excel in life despite the myriad of challenges they face in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said.
