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Religious Life
What makes the religious so happy?
“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Rossetti, a research associate professor at The Catholic University of America. “And I’m glad it’s coming out.”
Pope Francis Hails "immense gift" of Vocation to the Consecrated Life
Pope Francis on Thursday addressed a message to participants in a conference on consecrated religious life currently taking place in Brazil.
Pope Francis: The Eucharist Can Fill "the wounds and voids produced by sin"
Jesus’ healing presence in the Eucharist can “fill with tenderness” the voids and wounds produced by sin in individual lives and in society, Pope Francis said Friday.
Pope Francis: Monks and Nuns are "the beating heart" of Evangelization
It is no accident that the patron saint of foreign missionaries is a cloistered nun, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis Tells Religious Sisters to Fight Back When Mistreated by "men of the Church"
The pope's prayer intention for the month of February is for religious sisters and consecrated women.
Pope Francis Asks Religious Sisters to Pray for Him: "It is not easy to be the Pope"
The pope also shared a story from the life of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Catholic Sisters in Africa Urged to Remain True to Calling Despite Disappointments
Members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) have been urged to remain true to their role models especially when Religious Life does not turn out the way they expected it to be.
Pope Francis Cautions against Misuse of Liturgy that Emphasizes on Ideology
“Let us not forget that a faith that is not inculturated is not authentic," Pope Francis said.
Stories of Blood, Sweat & Tears Behind Africa’s Growing Vocations: Spiritans’ Testimonies
Statistics have indicated a steady increase in the number of people joining the Priesthood and Religious Life in Africa despite an overall global plunge in those choosing to dedicate their lives to service of God as Priests and Religious.
New Book on Future of Religious Life in Africa Lays Bare Technology Gaps
As Fr. Isaac Kibombwe, a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) prepares for an online retreat organized by the congregation towards the end of October, he reflects on how fast the Church has adjusted to technology thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which he says has accelerated this adjustment.
Six sisters from same Italian convent have died, as coronavirus spreads among religious orders
Six sisters in one northern Italian convent have died of coronavirus, and nine sisters are being treated in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Italian media. Coronavirus is spreading among several religious houses in Italy.
Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns
The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative nuns of Madagascar in impromptu remarks Saturday.
