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Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Christians to Live Their Faith, Calls for Commitment to National Progress

The President of the Episcopal Commission for Culture and Social Communication of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has called on Christians in Angola to contribute to the nation’s progress, lamenting the country’s stagnation due to a lack of consistency in faith-based values.

“We are partners, not competitors”: Zambia’s President Lauds Government’s Collaboration with Catholic Church in Service

Zambia's President, Hakainde Hichilema, has praised the longstanding partnership between the Catholic Church and his government, emphasizing that the two institutions are collaborators rather than competitors.

Sr. Aparecida Queiroz, visiting people in Diocese of Pemba. Credit: ACN

Catholic Missionary Nun in Mozambique Thanks Pontifical Charity for Being “a hand of God” During Disasters

From terrorism to natural calamities such as cyclone, Mozambicans have experienced a lot of devastation in the recent past. But through the devastation, the help of the Catholic charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has been significant, a Missionary Nun serving in the Southern African nation has said, describing the charity foundation as being the “hand of God.”

African Catholic Activists Call for Diplomatic Intervention for Kenyan on Death Row in Vietnam

The African branch of the global Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is urging the government of Kenya to pursue diplomatic intervention for a Kenyan who is facing execution in Vietnam.

South African Priest Urges Trump to Reconsider Funding Cuts, Show Mercy to Women and Children in Gaza

The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called on United States President Donald Trump to show mercy and compassion toward vulnerable groups especially in Africa and the Middle East who stand to bear the greatest brunt of U.S. funding cuts.

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Fear of Change Can Be Overcome With Jesus As Our Guide

In his prepared March 19 catechesis on “Jesus Our Hope,” the Holy Father reflected on Nicodemus’ encounter with the Son of God in St. John’s Gospel.

Catholics attend the Mass and episcopal ordination of two new bishops in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 17, 2021. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN/Vatican Pool

"Every vocation is animated by hope": Pope Francis in Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

In his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis highlighted hope as essential to authentic vocational discernment.

Today, March 19, We Celebrate St. Joseph

St. Joseph is honored with feast days throughout the Liturgical Year. This feast encourages us to look at Joseph's role as husband and head of the Holy Family.

Pope Francis attends the general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 12, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Francis’ Doctors Reduce His Use of Mechanical Ventilation: Vatican Tuesday Updates

Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.

At 30th Anniversary, Catholic University of Mozambique Lauded as Institution “where hearts and minds bloom”

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna has lauded the 30-year-old Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM) for churning out highly skilled professionals who are transforming the Mozambican society.

In Separate Interviews, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Highlight National, Local Challenges, Share Signs of Hope, Solutions

In separate interviews on the sidelines of the closing Eucharistic celebration of the First 2025 Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), three Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have highlighted challenges that the people of God under their pastoral care face, shared signs of hope, and recommended solutions in the context of the ongoing Lenten Season. 

Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret

Kenya’s Executive “must have checks and balances”: Catholic Bishop Faults Formalized “Broad-based” Government

The opposition has the important role of regulating the Executive arm of government, ensuring “checks and balances”, Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has said. 

Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Uyo

“Knights are highly respected”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says, Urges Them to Live “exemplary” Lives, Witnessing Christ

Members of the Catholic Knights in the West African nation of Nigeria have, over the years, attracted respect, Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Uyo has said. 

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As Millions Face Displacement in DR Congo War, Catholic Peace Entity Expresses Concern over Looming Refugee Crisis

All countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should be worried that the fighting in the Central African nation is escalating, and a huge refugee crisis looms, a researcher at Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.

Today, March 18, We Celebrate St. Cyril of Jerusalem

On March 18, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful expressions of Christian faith.

Candles are placed at the bottom of the St. John Paul II statue at Gemelli Hospital in Rome as prayers for Pope Francis continue as he marks one month in the hospital for treatment of bronchitis and double pneumonia on March 14, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis’ Health Remains "stable with slight improvements": Vatican Monday Updates

Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.

Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana Ends with Call to “strengthen Catholic identity in schools”

The Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana has ended with a call on those at the helm of Catholic institutions of learning in the West African nation to “strengthen” the Catholic identity in their respective educational facilities.

Serve “with joy”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique to Newly Ordained Deacons

Bishop Inácio Lucas Mwita of the Catholic Diocese of Gurué in Mozambique has urged five Seminarians he ordained Deacons on March 16 to serve the people of God with contentment and satisfaction, manifesting joy.