NCBC Pastoral Letter on the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi“Pilgrims of Peace and Care for Creation in Namibia”
As the Universal Church observes the special Year of St. Francis of Assisi, from January…
The Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference, established in 1996, is the episcopal conference of the Catholic Church in Namibia. The NCBC is a member of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa and Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.



As the Universal Church observes the special Year of St. Francis of Assisi, from January…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,O. INTRODUCTIONAt this winter season, I wish all of you…
“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you…

The pontiff echoed Pope Francis’ promise that “everyone, everyone, everyone” is welcome in the Church, while insisting that “we all need conversion.” [...]

The Holy Father has celebrated Mass in multiple cities, met with Catholic leadership and visited with several communities in Argentina. [...]

The conference comes amid debates about the moral legitimacy of military action and the responsibility of political leaders and service members to uphold the Church’s teaching on war and peace. [...]

The Archdiocese of Portland asked lay people to refrain from raising their hands and holding hands during the Lord’s prayer at Mass, citing various Church documents concerning liturgical norms. [...]

Pope Leo XIV highlighted Argentine saints and blesseds as enduring models of faith and Christian witness during a Nov. 10 Mass in Córdoba. [...]

The pontiff echoed Pope Francis’ promise that “everyone, everyone, everyone” is welcome in the Church, while insisting that “we all need conversion.” [...]

The Holy Father has celebrated Mass in multiple cities, met with Catholic leadership and visited with several communities in Argentina. [...]

The conference comes amid debates about the moral legitimacy of military action and the responsibility of political leaders and service members to uphold the Church’s teaching on war and peace. [...]

The Archdiocese of Portland asked lay people to refrain from raising their hands and holding hands during the Lord’s prayer at Mass, citing various Church documents concerning liturgical norms. [...]

Pope Leo XIV highlighted Argentine saints and blesseds as enduring models of faith and Christian witness during a Nov. 10 Mass in Córdoba. [...]
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son they may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in you with your saints forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. [...]