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Pope Francis Makes Prayerful Pilgrimage to Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome ahead of Holy Week
The pontiff's participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.
“Seeds of Peace and Hope”: Vatican Announces Theme for 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has announced the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Francis Calls on University Students to Proclaim “the Gospel of Jesus Christ, dead and risen”
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy Week.
Caritas DR Congo Launches Appeal for Support of Victims of Deadly Flooding in Kinshasa
Caritas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance for the victims of the April 5-6 flooding that left a trail of destruction in the country’s capital city, Kinshasa.
Let's “pray for this process”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Diocese on His Successor in Previous Diocese
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan is appealing for prayers in the ongoing process of finding the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, where he is the Apostolic Administrator.
Catholic Activists Urge Kenya Red Cross not to Give in to Pressure against Planned Conference on Family
Catholic Activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGO Africa have urged the Kenya Red Cross to ignore calls to cancel the five-day Pan-African Conference on family values scheduled to take place in Nairobi from May 12.
Holy Week an Invitation “to move from sin to grace, fear to faith”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
As the Lenten Season draws to a close, ushering in the Holy Week and Easter, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Catholic Archdiocese has invited the people of God under his pastoral care to engage in a “deeper” personal reflection and “true repentance”.
Vatican Offers Health Update after Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit to St. Peter's Basilica without Papal Attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his residence by going to the basilica “as he was.”
How Rwandan Catholic Diocese Recovered from Severe Scarcity of Priests following Genocide
The 1994 Rwandan genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed left the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in the Northwestern region of the country with a severe shortage of Priests.
Catholic Official in Angola Laments “devastating impacts” of International Funding Cuts on Refugee Support Initiatives
Reduction of international funding is negatively affecting the reaching out to refugees in Angola, the Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) has said.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “pursue the return” of Catholic Schools from Government
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari has pledged to engage with the government of Taraba State on the potential return of schools that the Catholic Church formerly managed but are now under government control.
Without the Holy Spirit, Religious Communities Risk Becoming “humanitarian agencies”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has emphasized the vital role of the Holy Spirit in religious communities, cautioning that without His presence, such communities risk turning into “humanitarian agencies.”
Don’t Apologize for Your Catholic Identity, Catholic Teachers, Formators in Kenya Urged to Promote Christian Education
Catholic teachers and formators have a big role to ensure the Catholic identity in their learning institutions is maintained, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has said.
We’ve “the opportunity to write a new history”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops on Imminent Presidential Poll, Emphasize Peace
The people of God in Gabon have the opportunity for a new beginning as they prepare to take part in the Presidential Election scheduled for April 12, Catholic Bishops in the country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa have said.
“My yes will remain yes”: New Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Gagnoa Archdiocese on Appointment
Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of Ivory Coast’s San Pedro Catholic Diocese, who was appointed Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa on April 8, has reflected in on his Episcopal appointment, emphasizing his commitment to accomplishing the task entrusted to him.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Second Appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica in Wheelchair on Thursday
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Politicians to “set aside internal problems”, Attend to People’s Needs
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has challenged politicians in the country to use the time they spend on internal problems to address the needs of the people instead.
Catholic Bishops Laud “significant drop” in HIV Infections and Related Deaths in Uganda
Members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have acknowledged a decline in HIV infections and deaths related to the disease in the East African nation, attributing the drop to treatment and prevention services.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “spiritual closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods in Kinshasa
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “spiritual closeness and solidarity” with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck Kinshasa and surrounding areas, leaving scores dead and causing widespread destruction.
“Kinshasa was torn in two”: Catholic Priest Recounts Devastation of Flooding in DR Congo Capital that Killed over 30
Residents of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are counting losses following the April 5 floods which, according to the account given by a Catholic Priest, tore the city into two.
