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Church Leaders Express "hope" that Syrian Regime Will Respect Christian Communities
Rebel forces met with bishops in Aleppo “immediately” after capturing the city, “assuring them that they would respect the various religious denominations and Christians.”
Healing at Lourdes of British World War I Soldier Declared "miraculous"
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool, England, declared the miraculous healing of John Traynor, a soldier of the British Royal Navy, on Dec. 8.
World’s Youngest Cardinal is Just 44 Years Old
Among the new crop of cardinals created by Pope Francis on Dec. 7, Cardinal Mykola Bychok stands out. At 44, he is the youngest cardinal in the world.
Why Cardinals Get Roman Churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ Use of Titular Parishes
With his 10th consistory to create cardinals, Pope Francis has also established nine new titular churches for the members of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
How Could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth Have Ended up in Loreto, Italy?
Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where tradition holds the Virgin Mary was born.
Newest Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Announces 2025 Centenary Celebrations with Calls for Hope and Peace
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan, the country’s newest Episcopal See, has announced Centenary celebrations scheduled for May next year, to mark decades of evangelization of the Diocese that was carved out from the Catholic Diocese of Malakal.
Keep “fire of faith burning”: Spiritan Bishop to Parishioners of Kenya’s Oldest Inland Parish at Anniversary Conclusion
Parishioners of St. Austin’s Msongari Parish, Kenya’s oldest Inland Catholic Parish, have been challenged to continue making manifest their Christian faith as they conclude the celebrations of the 125th anniversary celebrations.
Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Namibia’s 5th Family Conference as Dedication to Family as “cornerstone of society
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have lauded Namibia for organizing a 5th Annual Family Conference, noting that the initiative underscores the Southern African nation’s recognition of the family as “the cornerstone of society.”
Theology Can Be a "guide on the journey" Through a Midlife Crisis: Pope Francis
Pope Francis met with academic staff participating in the International Congress on the Future of Theology “Heritage and Imagination” conference Dec. 9–10.
Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish Concludes 125th Anniversary Celebrations with Launch of Prayer Garden
St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has launched a Prayer Garden, a move that could see the oldest Catholic Parish in Inland Kenya become a destination for pilgrims seeking a space for prayer and fasting.
Lesotho’s Major Seminary Lauded for 100 Years of Forming Evangelizers
The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has congratulated the Major Seminary of St. Augustine of Roma in Lesotho as it marks 100 years since its establishment.
Pastoral Agents in Angola Told to Ensure Training of Alter Servers Receives the “seriousness it demands”
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called on pastoral agents in the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo to prioritize the proper formation of altar servers, emphasizing their vital role in ensuring reverent and orderly liturgical celebrations.
At Holy Mass with New Cardinals, Pope Francis Links Mary’s Humility to Modern Church
Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to imitate Mary.
World Leaders Must Broker Christmas Peace, Pope Francis Urges Ceasefire "on all war fronts by Christmas Celebrations"
The pope also encouraged everyone to “open our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus, born of Mary Immaculate” as the Church prepares for Jubilee 2025.
Pope Francis Marks Immaculate Conception Solemnity in Rome with Prayer, Surprise art Visit: PHOTOS
Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome's most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected stop.
“Don’t rush to be like the world”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Cautions Consecrated against Distractions
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged Consecrated Persons to remain committed to their vows and avoid distractions that come from worldly desires.
Nuncio in Ghana Lauds Caritas Disaster Risk Management Workshop as “practical embodiment” of Safeguarding the Earth
The Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana has commended Caritas Ghana for organizing a Community-led disaster risk management workshop, describing the initiative as a “practical embodiment” of Pope Francis’ call to safeguard the planet.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Condemns “inappropriate dances”, Other Abuses in Eucharistic Celebrations
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged pastoral and liturgical agents to be on the look-out for inappropriate activities during Eucharistic celebrations, and to urgently address abuses and irregular practices especially during Holy Mass in the Archdiocese.
Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals from 19 Countries, Urges Them to Resist the “seduction of power”
The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together.
Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Historic, Shows "sadness and mourning give way to joy": Pope Francis
“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.
