“Thank you, because you are a lung that helps the universal Church breathe!” Pope Francis said at his final meeting... Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo exports 70% of the world's cobalt, a once-obscure element now in great demand because it’s... Read more
The attack occurred at the Church of the Flagellation located on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, the route that Christ... Read more
Speaking in Our Lady of Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa on Feb. 2, the pope encouraged priests and religious to continue... Read more
At a Vatican retreat in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of President Salva Kiir — and those of his... Read more
Pope Francis interacted with an enthusiastic crowd of about 65,000 young people and adults, some of whom traveled days to... Read more
The pope praised the work being done to assist those in poverty and emphasized the importance of Christian charity as... Read more
The moving encounter with the pope provided a potent reminder of the horrors taking place in eastern Congo. Read more
Catholics danced and sang songs, including a chant of “Maman Maria,” which means “Mama Mary” in French, as they awaited... Read more
Pope Francis urged the international community to give the central African country its autonomy while not turning a blind eye... Read more
A compilation of new data by researchers at Georgetown University sheds light on the countries around the world that have... Read more
The appointment of Father Jacques Mourad, a Syrian priest, as archbishop was confirmed by Pope Francis on Jan. 7. Read more
Alleged Fulani herdsmen on Jan. 19 attacked a village near Makurdi, the capital of Nigeria’s Benue State. Read more
Father Uwineza said he was “invaded by something higher than him. It’s something we can’t forgive on our own. ...... Read more
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri reflected on the Jan. 14 ordination to the priesthood of Father... Read more
At least 10 people were killed and more than three dozen injured in the terrorist attack on a church in... Read more
Another priest was shot in the Jan. 15 bandit attack but survived. Read more
On Christmas Day 2022, militant Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked Angwan Aku village, reportedly killing one person and abducting... Read more
The thoroughfare in Ouagadougou is known as Pope Benedict XVI Street. Read more
When Pope Francis once again launched the appeal for peace in the Holy Land, he probably had in his eyes... Read more