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“Faith must be lived within a community”: Bishop to Parishioners of St. Austin, Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish
Parishioners of St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), Kenya’s oldest inland Catholic church, have been told to find belonging in groups such as Small Christian Communities (SCCs), Catholic Women Association (CWA), Catholic Men Association (CMA) and other apostolic entities within the Parish.
In Christmas 2025 Message, Chad’s Catholic Bishops Call for National Reconciliation That “includes healing wounds”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) have called for national reconciliation that follows the “various stages”, warning that deepening social divisions, political exclusion, and weak democratic institutions threaten cohesion in the Central African nation.
“Our day of glory will come”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Patience, Hope amid Hardships
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s persistent challenges, such as violence, corruption, kidnappings, and unemployment.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Condemn Alcohol, Drug Promotion Targeting Young People
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in separate homilies on December 14, the Third Sunday of Advent, expressed concern about what they describe as the growing promotion of alcohol and drug abuse among young people.
Let’s “pursue true mission of religion”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Religious Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Catholic Archdiocese has encouraged citizens of the West African nation to remain peaceful and united despite differences in religious beliefs, emphasizing that the “true mission of religion” is to foster love, harmony, and mutual acceptance.
Today, December 15, We Celebrate St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli
Born in Genoa Italy on April 2, 1587, Virginia was raised in an aristocratic family which was nonetheless pious, and from a young age she longed to consecrate herself to God in the religious life. However, she was pressured into an arranged marriage at the age of 15 on account of her social status, and had two daughters.
Abducted Catholic Priest in Custody for Alleged “violent subversive activities against state”: Uganda’s Defence Official
Uganda’s defence authorities have confirmed that Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka whose disappearance earlier this month sparked concern and prayers that the Local Ordinary directed, is in the custody of security forces over alleged criminal activities.
“I’m His clay, He’s the potter”: Life Offered, Love Embraced as First Kenyan Congregation of Jesus Takes Final Vows
Members of the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) were joined by family members and friends of Sr. Clara Jemarice Atieno, Clergy, women and men Religious, and other guests from Kenya and South Sudan on Saturday, December 13, to witness the first Kenyan CJ member make her Perpetual Profession following the November 4 merger of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM/Loreto Sisters) and the Congregatio Jesu (CJ) to assume the identity of Congregatio Jesu (Congregation of Jesus/CJ).
“Pray, speak against this evil”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops Urge Action against Proposed Abortion Law
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC) have called on Catholics and all people of goodwill to pray and speak out against proposed amendments to the country's Medical Services Bill that seeks to broaden and liberalize abortion provisions in the Southern African nation.
Vicar General of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Vicar General of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese, Fr. Vincent Ouma Odundo, as Auxiliary Bishop of the same Metropolitan See.
Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Renewed Fighting in Eastern Congo, Urges Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence and a return to dialogue in line with ongoing peace efforts.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy, Reform as Jubilee of Prisoners Closes Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Today, December 14, We Celebrate St. John of the Cross
Dec. 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila, and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of the Soul.”
At Launch of Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nigerian Diocese, Catholic Bishop Urges “work toward healing, rebuilding”
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intentionally work toward healing, rebuilding, and renewed commitment to the Christian faith as the Diocese marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Surge in Violence in Eastern Equatoria State
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has appealed for peace, dialogue, and reconciliation following a surge in violence across Eastern Equatoria State.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Proposes Creation of Environmental Clubs to Foster “care for our common home”
Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has launched its 2025/2026 Pastoral Year with a call on the Metropolitan See’s pastoral units to establish environmental clubs to promote awareness of the care for the environment.
“The world is watching”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Religious to Guard Their Words, Actions in Digital Era
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) “to be careful” with what they say and do, warning that their words and actions can quickly become public in the age of social media.
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
On Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom he asked to come to his aid.
Today, December 13, We Celebrate St. Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.
National Youth Conference a “Pentecost” of Unity, Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Deeper Communion with Christ
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the six-day National Youth Conference, which he officially opened on Tuesday, December 9, as a “Pentecost” of unity and urged young Catholics across the East African nation to deepen their communion with Jesus Christ.
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