Today the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman of Galilee and was introduced to the Lord Jesus by his brother Andrew, also a fisherman. Jesus gave him the name Cephas (Petrus in Latin), which means ‘Rock,’ because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church. Peter spent his last years in Rome, leading the Church through persecution and eventually being martyred in the year 64. He was crucified upside-down at his own request, because he claimed he was not worthy to die as his Lord. He was buried on Vatican hill, and St. Peter's Basilica is built over his tomb. St. Paul was the Apostle of the Gentiles. His letters are included in the writings of the New Testament, and through them we learn much about his life and the faith of the early Church. Before receiving the name Paul, he was Saul, a Jewish pharisee who zealously persecuted Christians in Jerusalem. Scripture records that Saul was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen. St. Peter & St.Paul Pray for us! #CatholicChurch #CatholicNews #ACIAfricaNews #ACIAfrica #saintoftheday #catholic

THREE TYPES OF CARDINALS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1. Cardinal Bishops They hold the highest rank among the cardinals. Typically come from suburbicarian dioceses around Rome or are directly appointed by the Pope as cardinal bishops. They often play important roles in the universal Church. 2. Cardinal Priests Usually bishops of major dioceses around the world. Assigned to titular churches in Rome, but actually lead dioceses outside of Italy. They are the most numerous among the three types of cardinals. 3. Cardinal Deacons Generally serve in the Roman Curia (the central government of the Catholic Church). Assigned to deaconries in Rome. After 10 years, they may opt to become cardinal priests. #CatholicChurch #Cardinals #CardinalBishop #CardinalPriest #CardinalDeacon #HierarchyInChurch #CatholicTradition #VaticanFacts