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“A great source of joy”: Catholic Bishop on Pope Leo XIV’s Anticipated Apostolic Visit to Angola

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of the Catholic Diocese of Lwena in Angola has described the anticipated Apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Southern African nation as “a great source of joy” and an opportunity for deep spiritual renewal for the people of God in the country. 

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Benin’s Catholic Bishops Observe “fever of general elections” after Attempted Coup, Urge “democratic maturity”

As Benin gears up for presidential elections set for April 12, Catholic Bishops in the West African country have raised concern about the “fever” that surrounds the electioneering period following an attempt in December last year to oust President Patrice Talon.

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“Do not despise your neighbour”: Tanzanian Archbishop Calls for Compassion Toward Childless Couples

Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to show compassion and respect toward couples who do not have children, warning against attitudes of pride and judgment within families and communities.

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“You are exactly the right person,” Cardinal Brislin Congratulates Bishop Sipuka, His Successor in Cape Town Archdiocese

Stephen Cardinal Brislin has congratulated Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka following his appointment as the new Local Ordinary for the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town, assuring him prayers, support, and goodwill from Catholics across South Africa.

Pope Leo XIV gives the first general audience of 2026 in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Jan. 7, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Urges Making Time "to speak with God"

Pope Leo XIV urged Christians on Wednesday to set aside time in their daily lives to speak with God in prayer and warned about the harm to one’s relationship with him when this is ignored.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026: Bishops in Benin Renew Catholic Church’s Closeness with Other Denominations

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have issued a message of solidarity with Christians of other denominations ahead of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 

Celebrations for the start of the school year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Jesuit Refugee Service). Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity’s Back-to-School Program Supports Learning, Inspire Hope in DR Congo’s Embattled Communities

The Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), a global apostolate of the Society of Jesus (SJ, /Jesuits), has helped to boost educational programs in North and South Kivu provinces of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking to restore hope and strengthen learning among communities affected by regional conflicts as schools reopen.  

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Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Reach Out to Hundreds of Needy Families with Cash Transfers in Partnership with Trocaire

Malawi’s Catholic Bishops have provided financial assistance to hundreds of needy families in an initiative realized in partnership with the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire.

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Ahead of Sunday of the Word of God, Diocesan Bible Coordinators in Malawi Urged to Ensure Solemn, Creative Observance

As the Catholic Church prepares to mark the Sunday of the Word of God 2026, Diocesan Bible Coordinators and Parish Priests in Malawi have been urged to ensure not only solemn but also creative observance of the annual celebration observed on the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, this year on January 25.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Catholic Church in Kenya Exhorted to Keep Spreading Hope as Jubilee Year Concludes

Catholics in Kenya have been urged to continue spreading the message of hope especially to those in need as the Church's 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope comes to a close.

Today, January 14, We Celebrate St. Sava, Archbishop of Serbia

Originally Prince Rastko Nemanjic, he was the first Patriarch of Serbia (1219-1233) and is an important Saint in the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit, Seven Key Things to Know about Catholic Church in Angola

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit to Angola, attention is turning to the Catholic Church in the southern African nation – a historically rooted, socially influential religious institution that remains central to the country’s spiritual, cultural, and public life. 

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South Sudanese Parish Celebrating 100 Years Lauded as Place of Refuge through Decades of War

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has described the 100-year-old Holy Family Palotaka Parish in his Episcopal See as “a beacon of evangelization” and a “refuge of hope” for the people of God in the country.

Mons. Joseph Francis Badji. Credit: Diocese of Ziguinchor

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Senegal’s Kolda Catholic Diocese

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Joseph Francis Badji of the Diocese of Ziguinchor in Senegal, as Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Kolda Diocese, granting him the “right of succession” in accordance with Canon 403 §3 of the Code of Canon Law. 

Pope Leo XIV introduced a new papal staff on Jan. 6, 2026, during the closing of the Holy Door | Credit: Vatican Media / null

The Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Papal Staff

Pope Leo XIV has chosen a new design for the papal staff or ferula.

ZCCB's Education Secretary Fr. Leonard Namuhumba. Credit: Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB).

Catholic Learning Institutions in Zambia Urged to Continue Upholding Values of Faith, Respect of Life as Schools Open

As schools open in Zambia for the new year, the National Education Secretary at the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has urged Catholic learning institutions in the Southern African nation to continue upholding the values of faith and respect for life among the learners.

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda. Credit: Archdiocese of Luanda

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Scouts to Embrace Responsibility, Personal Growth

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholic Scouts to commit to personal development and social responsibility.