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Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio for Zambia/Malawi, Bishop for Malawian Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Gian Luca Perici as the Apostolic Nuncio for the Southern African countries of Zambia and Malawi.
Archbishop of Antananarivo in Madagascar Retires, Pope Francis Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Odon Marie Arsène Razanakolona from the pastoral care of Madagascar’s Antananarivo Archdiocese, and has appointed Bishop Jean de Dieu Raoelison of Ambatondrazaka Diocese as his successor.
Pope Francis to Sign Human Fraternity Document with Nobel Laureates in St. Peter’s Square
Nobel laureates, Grammy-winner Andrea Bocelli, and several former heads of state will join Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday night for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.
"A unifying moment": Sister Wilhelmina’s Nuns Share their Story in Exclusive TV Interview
Her flashlight was dim, so when Mother Abbess Cecilia Snell first peered inside the cracked coffin lid and saw a human foot inside a black sock where one would expect to find only bone and dust, she didn’t say anything.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Sudan’s El Obeid Diocese Dies in U.S. at 84
Bishop Macram Max Gassis, the first Catholic Bishop of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, has passed on in the U.S. after suffering poor health “for many months”. He was aged 84.
Professor in South Africa Appointed to Vatican Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed a South Africa-based Professor of chemistry as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
“Joy” as Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese Regains Freedom after Two Days in Captivity
Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on June 2 while returning from Awka to Nnewi in Nigeria’s Anambra State has been set free.
Catholic, Africa Civil Entities Call for Seafood Inclusion in Global Climate Discussions
Catholic and Africa-based civil entities are among the organizations calling for the inclusion of seafood in the Sharm El-Sheikh Joint Work on Implementation of Climate Action on Agriculture and Food Security.
Pope Francis Explains Why Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross
Each time that a Catholic makes the sign of the cross, it is a reminder that God is a communion of love, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Prayer Appeal for “quick release in good health” of Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick release in good health” of Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara reportedly abducted on June 2 from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria.
Trinity Sunday 2023: 10 Illuminating Quotes From the Saints about the Holy Trinity
The solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday, is observed on the Sunday following Pentecost. This year’s feast falls on June 4 and draws our attention to the mystery of the Trinity — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Train Crash in India that Killed 275 People
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the victims of a train crash in India that killed at least 275 people.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Negative Effects on Marriage Institution, Authentic Love
Negative tendencies including “selfishness and destructive ambitions” have negatively impacted on the institution of marriage, a Nigerian Catholic Bishop has said.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Proposes Beatification of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has proposed the beatification of those who lost their lives in last year’s Pentecost Sunday massacre.
Forced, Early Marriage Part of “old mentality” to Denounce: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Forcing young girls into marriage is part of the “old mentality” that should be challenged and denounced in South Sudan, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Torit Diocese has said.
Jesuit Entity in Zambia Warns of “increasing political interference” in Constituency Fund
Officials of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia are warning of a “seemingly increasing political interference” in the handling of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the Southern African nation.
Penitential Rite Held after Naked Man Stands on St. Peter’s Basilica’s Main Altar
Two days after a naked man stood on the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in a shocking security breach, the basilica’s archpriest on Saturday held a penitential rite as required by canon law in cases where sacred places are desecrated.
Pope Francis to Travel to Mongolia End of August
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign country.
“A heartbreaking blow”: Police on Death of Two Pilgrims Walking to Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine
The death of the two pilgrims who were walking to Namugongo Shrine in the Archdiocese of Kampala to join others in the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage is “a heartbreaking blow”, the police in Uganda have said.
Caritas South Sudan Farming Skills Training to Improve “local food security”: Beneficiary
The training that Caritas South Sudan realized for a group of farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State last month will contribute to increased productivity and improved “local food security”, a beneficiary of the May 24 training has said.
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