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Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest
The Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the liturgical year will be marked by fervent prayers for peace in Angola where violence has continued following the country’s October elections.
“Not a display of theological acrobatics”: Vatican-based Nigerian Cardinal Cautions Priests against Lengthy Homilies
Francis Cardinal Arinze, the Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Church leader has urged Priests to avoid lengthy homilies, saying a homily should not be an exhibition of “theological acrobatics”, but rather a reflection of the Priest's prayer life and a clear, concise proclamation of the Gospel.
Catholic Bishop of Alindao Diocese, CAR, Lauds Predecessor as “good Pastor who impressed us with his simple way of life”
Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), who was laid to rest on November 4 manifested a simple lifestyle that impressed the people of God he encountered and shepherded, his immediate successor has said.
Cardinals Test out Virtual Reality Headsets at New AI-inspired Jubilee Art Exhibit
The exhibit, titled “Interconnected Hearts: Taiwan Contemporary Art Exhibition 2024,” is hosted at the Republic of China’s Embassy to the Holy See.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Abductions and Torture Linked to Past Anti-Government Protests
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their concern about the increasing cases of abductions, torture, and killings linked to the June Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests, as well as the emerging trend of femicide in the East African country.
Freedom and Peace are the Greatest Gains of Independence, Catholic Official in Angola Says
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has acknowledged the existing freedom and peace as gains achieved since the country’s independence, and appealed for a renewed commitment to reconciliation in the country.
“Work together to protect lives”: Catholic Bishops in Benin to Government, Civil Society amid Surge in Suicide Cases
Catholic Bishops in Benin are urging a unified response from the government, civil society, and the public to address rising social crises, including an alarming increase in suicide cases and other issues impacting the population.
Women Impoverished by Insecurity in Nigeria Benefit from Catholic Women’s Financial Aid for Start-Ups
The Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM) in Nigeria have reached out to hundreds of vulnerable women and youth with financial assistance to start small-scale businesses.
Italy’s Mafia-fighting "street priest" Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to Become a Cardinal
Battaglia’s reputation as a “street priest” close to drug addicts and the poor has also led some to view him as Pope Francis’ Italian counterpart.
7 Things to Know about Sister Clare Crockett
The community of Sister Clare Crockett, a young religious sister who died in 2016 in an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification.
News of Cardinal Brislin’s Transfer from Cape Town “left us with heavy hearts”: Auxiliary Bishop in South Africa
It was “with heavy hearts” that the people of God in Cape Town Archdiocese (ADCT) received the news of the Papal transfer of their shepherd, Stephen Cardinal Brislin , the Auxiliary Bishop of the South African Archdiocese has said.
Centenary of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary: Catholic Archbishop Urges Dedication to “nurture” Legacy of Faith
The centenary celebrations of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary provide an opportunity to reflect on the mission of the Catholic Church today, Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha has said.
Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Key Focus of Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Annual Plenary Assembly Deliberations
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is pervading deliberations of Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, who are meeting for their annual Plenary Assembly at St. Thomas Obuasi Social Centre of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Obuasi.
Pope Francis Urges "human-centered" Approach to "climate finance" at UN COP29 Summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations.
Vatican, Catholic Leaders from Europe Discuss Sexual Abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Europe from Nov. 13–15.
Discover the History of St. Peter’s Basilica in New Microsoft Oline AI-enhanced 3D Model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of St. Peter’s Basilica.
True Devotion to Mary always "points to Jesus": Pope Francis
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to herself. She points to Jesus.”
Catholic Woman Awarded $12.7 Million in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit over COVID Vaccine
In her religious excemption request, Lisa Domski wrote that taking the vaccine “would be a terrible sin and distance my relationship with God.”
Catholic Charity Foundation Launches Funds Drive in Portugal to Support Victims of Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso
The Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has launched a “solidarity campaign” targeting its benefactors in Portugal, appealing for partnerships in reaching out to victims of jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso, where Christian persecution has reportedly hit an all-time high.
New Propaedeutic Seminary in Kenyan Catholic Diocese Officially Inaugurated, Named after St. Charles Borromeo
The Catholic Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya has officially opened a Propaedeutic Seminary, bringing the number of Major Seminaries for the formation of Diocesan Priests in the East African nation to six.
