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Planned National Dialogue “crucial step” to tackle Corruption, Crime in South Africa: Catholic Bishops’ Commission
Today, June 14, We Celebrate St. Methodius of Constantinople
At SIGNIS Africa Conference, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Inclusion of “visual literacy” in Catechesis Programs
Catholic Priest “greatly wounded” in Deadly Bomb Attack in Sudan, South Sudanese Bishop Expresses Spiritual Solidarity
Align Apostolates, Ministries “with evolving needs of society”: Association Leader to Catholic Sisters in Africa
Catholic Sisters from across Africa, who gathered in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, for an inaugural research symposium have been urged to work towards ensuring that their apostolates and ministries resonate well with the needs of the people of God they serve.
“Women’s health?” It's Abortion: Africa’s Catholic Activists Want Reproductive Healthcare Bill in Sierra Leone Rejected
Catholic activists in Africa under the umbrella organization CitizenGo are calling upon legislators in Sierra Leone to reject the proposed Bill dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024 saying it seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation.
Blessed Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized alongside Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7
The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized together on Sept. 7.
Hardly Firstborn or Lastborn: Study into Religious Formation Shows African Sister Most Likely to Be Middle Child
Most African women Religious are middle children and not firstborns or lastborns, a study by the Centre for Research in Religious Life and Apostolate (CERRA-Africa) has established.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Urged to “give up everything”, Serve the Poor
The newly ordained Deacons in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon have been urged to embrace a life of self-denial and service, dedicating themselves fully to Christ and the poor.
At Perpetual Profession, Jubilee, Cardinal in Burkina Faso Urges Women Religious to Live “with joy, generous ardor”
Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso has urged Catholic Sisters to manifest joy and generosity in Religious Life.
“Say ‘yes’ Daily to Christ in Humility”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Women Religious at First Profession
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has urged members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy (SDVI), who took their First Religious Profession on June 12, to embrace a life of humility, simplicity, and daily renewal of their “yes” to Christ.
World Day against Child Labor: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Towards Addressing Child Labor Challenge in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Day against Child Labor (WDCL) marked on June 12, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their initiatives in Africa aimed at addressing the vice of child labor.
Rome’s Priests Look for Leadership from Their New Bishop, Pope Leo XIV
Vatican Bank Recorded Net Profit of 32.8 Million Euros in 2024, Representing 7 Percent Increase from 2023
The Church "will always defend the sacred right to believe in God": Pope Leo XIV
The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to "break down walls": Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday
The Birthday of the Church: Here’s What You Need to Know about Pentecost
Planned National Dialogue “crucial step” to tackle Corruption, Crime in South Africa: Catholic Bishops’ Commission
Today, June 14, We Celebrate St. Methodius of Constantinople
At SIGNIS Africa Conference, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Inclusion of “visual literacy” in Catechesis Programs
Catholic Priest “greatly wounded” in Deadly Bomb Attack in Sudan, South Sudanese Bishop Expresses Spiritual Solidarity
Align Apostolates, Ministries “with evolving needs of society”: Association Leader to Catholic Sisters in Africa
Pope Leo XIV Set to Obtain New Peruvian Identity Document
“Godfather, we love you! Long live the pope!”: Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian Goddaughter Shares Testimony
"Paths of Pope Leo XIV" Tourism Route Launches in Peru
Successor of Pope Leo XIV in Peruvian Catholic Diocese Defends Him against Accusations of Sexual Abuse Cover-up
Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer of Consecration to Our Lady of Fátima
Pope Leo XIV Takes Possession of St. John Lateran as Rome Bishop, Prays before Mary Icon “Health of Roman People”
Church Communion Built “on our knees…constant commitment to conversion”: Pope Leo XIV in First Homily as Bishop of Rome
"Through you and with you, I am Roman": Pope Leo XIV to Mayor of Rome ahead of Taking Possession of Basilica
All about Devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel and Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV’s Pontificate Consecrated to Our Lady of Fátima at Portugal Shrine
Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in India Mourn Crash of Airliner that Killed Hundreds
“More than anything, our people need peace": Cardinal in Myanmar after Earthquake, Highlights Other Needs
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Today, June 13, We Celebrate St. Anthony of Padua
On June 13, Catholics honor the memory of the Franciscan priest St. Anthony of Padua. Although he is popularly invoked today by those who have trouble finding lost objects, he was known in his own day as the “Hammer of Heretics” due to the powerful witness of his life and preaching.
Catholic Sisters in Africa Engaged in Research Urged to Stay on Top of Trends Likely to Affect Religious Life
Catholic Sisters in Africa who are engaged in research apostolate have been challenged to start conducting empirical studies on trends in Religious Life as soon as they notice them, and not to wait until it is too late for them to act.
DR Congo’s Bishops Condemn as “reckless, unfounded” Deputy Prime Minister’s Allegations against Catholic Church
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have condemned recent public remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Jean-Pierre Bemba, accusing him of making repeated and unjustified attacks against the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“We were in adoration”: Mum of Ugandan-born Bishop-elect in U.S. Recalls Breaking News of Son’s Episcopal Appointment
The June 5 news of the Episcopal appointment of Ugandan-born Mons. Simon Peter Engurait for the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana in the U.S. reached his mother while at prayer, she has recalled.
Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in India Mourn Crash of Airliner that Killed Hundreds
There are “no words to describe this tragedy,” Archbishop Thomas Macwan of Gandhinagar said.
On Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2025, Catholic Bishop Calls for Building of “just, prosperous nation for all”
On the occasion of Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day marked on June 12, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has urged the people of God in the West African nation to dedicate themselves to building “a just, equitable, and prosperous nation.”
Zambia’s Catholic Bishops Eulogize Former President for His “last task of assuring peaceful transition of power”
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have paid tribute to the country’s former President, Edgar Lungu, commending him for his final act of statesmanship in ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to the current government.
Newly Ordained Assumptionists in Kenya Warned against Preaching “own message”, Urged to Herald “God's marvellous deeds”
Bishop George Muthaka of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Garissa has cautioned the newly ordained members of the Augustinians of the Assumption (AA) against proclaiming their personal messages, urging them instead to proclaim the Good News, following the example of the Prophet Jeremiah.
Unemployment, Poverty Fuelling Brain Drain, Fetish Practices among Nigeria’s Youths: Catholic Official
The President of Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) has identified unemployment and poverty as factors responsible for the high rate of brain drain and fetish practices among young people in the West African nation.
Plans Underway to Translate the Bible into Unified Cape Verdean Creole: Catholic Bishops at Joint Presser
The Bishops of Cape Verde’s Catholic Dioceses of Santiago and Mindelo have officially announced plans to translate the Bible into a unified Cape Verdean Creole.
