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Keep Flame of Holy Spirit “alive, fan it, that it may shine brighter”: Nuncio to Newly Consecrated Bishop in Kenya
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop in the East African nation to keep alive the flame of the Holy Spirit, have it fanned through a life of communion with God in prayer and remain close to the people of God during his Episcopal Ministry.
Long Distances, Ethnic Violence, Cultural Diversity among “greatest” Challenges of Lafia Catholic Diocese, Nigeria
The vastness of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia and insecurity amid ethnic violence are among the “greatest” challenges the Local Ordinary grapples with in the Nigerian Episcopal See.
“In you, children, everything speaks of life, the future”: Pope Francis to Thousands at World Children’s Day in Rome
“In you, children, everything speaks of life and the future. The Church, as a mother, welcomes you and accompanies you with tenderness and hope,” the pope said.
Carbon Dating Reveals True Age of Purported Tunics of St. Peter and St. John
A conference titled “The Tunics of St. Peter and St. John, Two Extraordinary Relics of the Sancta Sanctorum,” presented a historic overview of the two relics.
African Delegate to Synod Attributes Gap in “discussion on mission of digital environment” to Absence of African Youths
One of the delegates representing Africa in the multi-year Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis extended to 2024 has blamed the silence from the continent when the topic of the “mission” of digitality was being discussed during the 4-29 October 2023 session to the absence of African youths at the global gathering.
“Scandalous, intimidating”: Zambia’s Bishops Decry Police Disruption of Colleague’s Meeting with Former President
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have decried police disruption of the recent meeting between the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kabwe, Bishop Clement Mulenga, and the immediate former head of state, Dr. Edgar Changwa Lungu.
Founder of Consolata Missionaries among Blesseds with Zeal for Mission Work to Be Canonized During Planned Consistory
The Holy See said Pope Francis “has decided to convene a consistory, which will also concern the canonization” of four Blesseds.
“One of the most terrible scourges of our time”: Pope Francis Lambasts Scourge of Human Trafficking
Pope Francis today urged the abolition of human trafficking, “one of the most terrible scourges of our time” that disrespects and disregards human dignity.
What Would a Road Trip with Jesus and Mary Be Like? These Young Catholics are Finding Out
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of the apostles and journey, eat, joke, and live out your daily life beside Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Nigerian Teen on Path to Beatification, Canonization “exhibited an extraordinary depth of spirituality”: Catholic Bishop
Vivian Uchechi Ogu, the 14-year-old Nigerian girl, who opted to be killed rather than be sexually defiled manifested a deep spirituality, Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi has said.
In New Book, Catholic Missionary Nun Discusses Challenges of Refugee Women in Angolan Labor Market
In a new book, a Brazilian-born Catholic nun has discussed the challenges that refugee women in Angola face, including the phenomenon of brain drain in the Southern African nation.
Carlo Acutis to Be First Millennial Saint: Pope Francis Recognizes Miracle for Canonization
The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Vatican Cardinal Meets with Coptic Church Leader Over Same-sex Blessing Rift
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who heads the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, met with the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church on May 22.
Parents, Teachers, Refugees, IDPs among Beneficiaries of Jesuit Entity’s “psychosocial support” in Eastern DR Congo
Victims of violent conflicts from North and South Kivu Provinces of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), who include parents, teachers, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the beneficiaries of the “psychosocial support” under the auspices of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the entity has reported.
10 Things You Should Know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are 10 things you should know about the millennial generation's first saint.
Vatican Reinstates Carmelite Mother Superior Nearly a Year after Bishop in Texas, U.S., Dismissed Her over an Affair
The Holy See has reinstated a Carmelite mother superior nearly a year after the bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, dismissed her.
Uganda Martyrs’ Day: Kenyan Deanery Pilgrims Begin 350-km Walk Praying for Priestly, Religious, Family Life Vocations
Pilgrims to Uganda’s Namugongo Shrine from Nzoia Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega have embarked on a 350-km spiritual journey, bringing with them various prayer intentions, among them, praying that more people may embrace, in faith and fidelity, the call of God in their respective lives.
“It is with great shock”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo on Reports of Pentecost Sunday Coup Attempt
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are shocked to hear reports of a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the early hours of Pentecost Sunday, May 19.
Deputy Superior General of Missionaries of Africa Appointed Bishop of Wa Diocese, Ghana
Mons. Francis Bomansaan, the Deputy Superior General of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.), has been appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana.
Jesus’ Peace Not Just “absence of war, but relationship with God”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique
The peace that the Risen and Ascended Lord gives to his followers and speaks about is not just about the absence of violent conflicts, Bishop Osório Citora Afonso has said.
