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Five Keys to Better Understand the Encyclical Humanae Vitae

At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church.

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese

Economic Challenges, Insecurity among “significant drivers” of Irregular Migration of Nigerians: Catholic Bishop

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese has identified challenges around the economy, governance, and security among major factors behind irregular migration of Nigerians. 

Today, Sunday, July 25, We Celebrate St. James

James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of Agrippa. The Gospels tell us that the two brothers left their father, Zebedee, and followed Jesus as soon as He called out to them.  

In Newly Launched Africa Edition Book, U.S. Author Shares “four foundational pillars that characterize great leaders”

Readers of a newly launched Africa edition book on leadership, which the Paulines Publications Africa (PPA) co-published, are to gain insights into some four “foundational pillars” that are behind successful leaders. 

Deadly Landslides in Ethiopia: Pastoral Coordinator Says Soddo Vicariate “deeply saddened” as Death Toll Rises

The Pastoral Coordinator of Soddo Vicariate has said that the Ethiopian Catholic Episcopal See has been greatly saddened by the reported death of at least 257 people as a result of two landslides in the Southern part of the Horn of Africa nation following heavy rains.

Catholic Women Association Diamond Anniversary in Cameroon: Archbishop Highlights Successes in “great resilience”, Hope

Members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Cameroon have, over the last six decades, manifested “great resilience” and hope, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said. 

Bishop Sanctus Wanok Lino of Uganda’s Lira Catholic Diocese

“We must teach, defend life’s values”: Catholic Bishop in Uganda Cautions against Negative Media Influence on Children

Christian Parents and guardians have the duty to teach their children the values of life that are in conformity with the teaching of Jesus Christ even as they compete with other institutions, including media that has a great variety of content, Bishop Sanctus Wanok Lino of Uganda’s Lira Catholic Diocese has said.

St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Thoom/Shutterstock

Vatican Approves "spiritual experience" Connected to Trinity Shrine of Maccio in Italy

It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural phenomena” on May 17.

Fr. Odomaro Mubangizi. Credit: ACI Africa

At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”

Contemporary society is characterized by the reality of “unpredictability”, and successful leaders know how to adapt to this challenge, a Ugandan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.

Bishop Henry Mchamungu. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges Face-to-Face Communication in Families, Cautions Spouses against Digital Obsession

Face-to-face interactions among spouses and other family members can be a pillar a happy marriage, Bishop Henry Mchamungu, one of the two Auxiliary Bishops of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has said.

Today, July 24, We Celebrate St. Charbel Makhlouf

On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit who is known for working miracles both during his life and after his death.

Religious leaders in Africa during a meeting in Rwanda's capital, Kigali. Credit: Caritas Africa

Faith Leaders in Africa Appeal for “debt forgiveness” ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year

Religious leaders in Africa are appealing for the continent’s debt cancellation ahead of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year to reduce the financial burdens that various African countries are grappling with.

Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Live Priest’s Identity as “a man of peace, who fosters communion”

The identity of Catholic Priests is manifest in a life of peace and their fostering of togetherness, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has said.

Bishop Simon Chibuga Masondole of the Catholic Diocese of Bunda in Tanzania. Credit: TEC

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Concerned as Some Candidates Admitted to Major Seminarians “without basic Catechism”

Some high school graduates in Tanzania are admitted to Major Seminaries to start their Priestly formation without basic Catechism knowledge, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. / Credit: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images; Horacio Villalobos Corbis/Getty Images

Vatican Secretary of State Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a diplomatic visit to the country.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.

Children participating in Judo classes conducted by JRS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service Using “transformative power” of Judo to Foster Unity among Beneficiaries in Ethiopia

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international entity of the members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) is using judo to promote unity among young boys and girls from local and refugee communities in Ethiopia.

In the refugee camps in Goma, Caritas Goma is addressing essential needs by managing various WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report

Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report.