Leo XIV at Mass in Bamenda, Cameroon: “Obey God, not human beings. To obey Him, because He alone is God. This calls us to foster inculturation of the Gospel. It also calls us to be vigilant, even regarding our own religious practices, so as not to fall into the trap of mixing the Catholic faith with other beliefs and traditions of an esoteric or Gnostic nature, which in reality often serve political and economic ends. Only God sets us free; only his word opens paths to freedom; only His Spirit makes us new people capable of changing this country.”
On April 16, at the Apostolic Nunciature, Pope Leo XIV met with twelve leaders of local Islamic groups of Cameroon who are working with the Church on social justice projects.
Friday, April 17 – From the Feria – Saint Anicetus, Pope and Martyr – Blessed Paul of Saint Mary Magdalene, English Martyr of the Order of Friars Minor – Blessed Clare Gambacorta, Virgin, Dominican, Patroness of Pisa
A Rome, saint Anicet, pape et martyr, qui, durant la persécution de Marc Aurèle Antonin et de Lucius Verus, reçut la palme du martyre. De la férie : messe du premier dimanche après Pâques Sanctoral Saint Anicet, Pape et Martyr Saint Anicet était originaire de la Syrie. Son père se nommait Jean et était habitant du bourg d’Omise; il gouverna l’Église sous Marc-Aurèle, et succéda, sur le trône pontifical, à Pie Ier. Il était le dixième pape depuis saint Pierre. Il arrivait à la tête de l’Église en des temps difficiles. C’était le moment du Gnosticisme dont le siège était à Rome, avec ses chefs, Valentin et Marcion. Cette hérésie avait été apportée dans la ville par une femme nommée Marcelline, qui fut cause de la perte d’un grand nombre d’âmes. Outre les pernicieuses doctrines qu’ils enseignaient, en se donnant pour chrétiens, ils rendirent la religion odieuse par leur vie désordonnée et leurs actions infâmes. Saint Anicet s’opposa aux progrès de l’hérésie de toute …
Integration Design Group (IDG) have yet another interesting 'before and after' project to share, this time with Our Lady of Lourdes in Denver, Colorado. As we usually do, we begin with the company's own account of the scope and accomplishments of the renovation project: This project encompassed a dramatic transformation of a 60 year old masonry church building, including the addition of a prominent front door on Logan Street, a narthex addition providing ample gathering space, and a complete interior renovation. Interior improvements include a clerestory window addition above the existing roof, a dome over the sanctuary, and a beautiful stone wall as a backdrop and frame for the crucifix and tabernacle. The project includes all new liturgical elements and furnishings. The efforts at this parish began with a comprehensive master planning effort. To date, the architectural beauty and liturgical artistry of the church have been enhanced with the major renovation of the existing nave and …
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Leo XIV on his flight from Algeria to Cameroon: "I know that in Europe there are many times fears that are present but oftentimes generated by people who are against immigration and trying to keep out people who may be from another country, another religion, another race. And in that sense, I would say that we all need to work together. One of the values of this trip is precisely to raise the world's attention to the possibility that dialogue and friendship between Muslims and Christians is possible. I think one of the great lessons that Lebanon can teach the world is precisely showing a land where Islam, Christianity are both present and are respected, and that there is a possibility to live together, to be friends. Stories, testimony, witnesses that we heard even in the past two days of people helping each other, Christians with Muslims, both of whom had their villages destroyed, for example, of saying we can come together and work together. I think those are lessons that would be …เพิ่มเติม
Fri Apr 17, 2026 - 12:26 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — In a recent interview with Matt Fradd on his podcast Pints With Aquinas, Father John Perricone described how Mother Teresa had once told him that receiving the Holy Eucharist on the hand was the worst evil she had seen in her decades as a religious. During the podcast, which first aired April 13, Perricone recalled having breakfast with Mother Teresa, who had attended his Mass on several occasions, and how he had asked the nun about the most evil thing she had seen in her work with the most vulnerable across the globe. The priest emphasized how, without hesitation, the sainted nun said, “Communion in the hand.” “I remember once I said, ‘Mother, you’ve been in the worst areas, sectors of the world imaginable, and you’ve seen the greatest evils. Tell me, of all the things that you’ve seen, what can you tell me is the worst evil you’ve come across?” he recalled. “I suspected she was going to say abortion or euthanasia, (but) she looked …
Pope Urges Students to Resist Migration | Shalom World News Speaking at the Catholic University of Central Africa, the Pope encouraged young people to resist the urge to migrate, urging them instead to use their education to build a better future for their fellow citizens at home.