Let us Break the Chains of Corruption
On Saturday October 5th, the Catholic bishops of Kenya met with thousands of Catholic faithful at the national shrine in Subukia to take up the call Pope Francis made back in 2015 to root out corruption. After Mass, the bishops launched the nation-wide, 6-month anti-corruption campaign and subsequently released this statement.
"Jesus came to light a fire on the earth"
Homily of Pope Francis at the Mass on October 6 for the opening of the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon. "Jesus did not come to bring a gentle evening breeze, but to light a fire on the earth."
A "Pan-African" Apostolic Workshop
A group of Opus Dei faithful from various African countries met in Uganda recently to reflect on how to best confront challenges in spreading the faith in Africa today.
The Amazon Synod: An Occasion to Walk Together
From October 6 to 27, the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region will take place in Rome. Italian priest, Fr. Marco Vanzini, offers some perspectives and suggests ways that everyone can participate.
Pope's Prayer Intention for October 2019
Pope's Prayer Intention for October 2019
"The greatest communication is love"
Address of Pope Francis on 23 September 2019 to the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Communication.
A Special Vacation for Families
An alternative summer program helps parents and children discover the beauty of the great outdoors while forging long-lasting relationships.
Fighting Ebola in South Sudan
Stephen, from Kenya, is heading up a team that is working to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus to South Sudan.
"Everything that bears God's 'signature' is destined to last"
In his 18 September General Audience address, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the words: “You will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39).
ELIS Over the Years
A brief history of the ELIS Center, a social project in Rome begun under the impetus of Pope John XXIII and entrusted by him to Opus Dei.