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Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Festival Appearance with Peace Plea

Feb 11, 2025

Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music's unique ability to transcend barriers.

Pope Francis pictured on April 17, 2013. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis Hails Musicians’ "new creativity" amid Pandemic Disruption

Feb 4, 2021

Pope Francis praised musicians on Thursday for showing “new creativity” despite severe restrictions imposed on their work by the coronavirus pandemic.    

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Bishop Aurelio Gazzera. Credit: ACN

“Careful not to set a fire”: Catholic Bishop Expresses Commitment by Christians, Muslims to Peace in CAR

Today, April 15, We Celebrate St. Hunna

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe (right) of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria and Rep. Chris Smith (left), R-New Jersey. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Makurdi/Office of Rep. Chris Smith

“This must end”: U.S. Congressman “appalled” by Threats to Detain, “harm” Bishop Anagbe of Makurdi Diocese in Nigeria

Fr. Thulani Joel Skhosana. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Mulling Over Embracing “Sangoma” as More Youths, Whites Become Traditional Healers

Credit: IMBISA

IMBISA Justice and Peace Coordinators Resolve to “vigorously” Pursue Ecumenical, Interfaith Strategic Partnerships

Palm Sunday Allure Shouldn’t Blind Us to “grim realities” of Jesus’ Crucifixion, Persecution in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop

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Catholic Priests in Nigeria Concerned about Safety of Bishop Anagbe of Makurdi Diocese after Speaking “truth to power”

Pope Francis Transfers Cameroonian-born Nigerian Apostolic Nuncio in Sri Lanka to Ethiopia

Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for Korean Catholics before the statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn was blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, on Sept. 16, 2023. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican Updates Rules for Mass Intentions, Permits Collective Offerings under Strict Conditions

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe (right) of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria and Rep. Chris Smith (left), R-New Jersey. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Makurdi/Office of Rep. Chris Smith

“This must end”: U.S. Congressman “appalled” by Threats to Detain, “harm” Bishop Anagbe of Makurdi Diocese in Nigeria

Palm Sunday Allure Shouldn’t Blind Us to “grim realities” of Jesus’ Crucifixion, Persecution in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop

Fr. Thulani Joel Skhosana. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Mulling Over Embracing “Sangoma” as More Youths, Whites Become Traditional Healers

A smiling Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square on April 13, 2025, in a surprise visit at the end of the outdoor Palm Sunday Mass. / Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/CNA

In Another Surprise Public Appearance, Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims at Palm Sunday Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square

Catholic Values “serve as my compass in leadership”: Nigeria’s Senate President

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IMBISA Justice and Peace Coordinators Resolve to “vigorously” Pursue Ecumenical, Interfaith Strategic Partnerships

Thousands celebrate the beginning of Holy Week on April 13, 2025, with a Palm Sunday procession in Qaraqosh, Iraq. / Credit: Ismael Adnan/ACI MENA

Nearly 20,000 Celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s "City of Hosanna": Photos

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