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Catholic Theologian Optimistic that Pope Leo XIV will Pay “special attention” to Church Leadership in Africa

May 17, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

An official at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pontiff, and expressed optimism that the widely travelled member of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA/Augustinians) will have a closer focus on the leadership of the Church in Africa.

Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Vatican Media

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Laud Election of Pope Leo XIV as “a moment of spiritual renewal with global significance”

May 17, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have described the election of Pope Leo XVI as a moment of spiritual renewal with global significance, noting that the election marks a new chapter not only for the Catholic Church but also for interfaith relations around the world.

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Catholic Women in Nigeria Urge Pope Leo XIV to Champion Global Reconciliation, End Wars During Pontificate

May 17, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Catholic women leaders in Nigeria have urged Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pontiff, to use his papacy to foster reconciliation, champion peace efforts globally, and help end ongoing wars, particularly the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to cardinals in Rome on May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

An Augustinian Pope: Upholding Africa’s Legacy, Embracing Eastern Christianity

May 17, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about Pope Leo XIV’s connection to the East.

Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music Launches "Let’s Sing with the Pope" Video Series

May 17, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative.

Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing during a meeting with participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Members of Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on Catholic Social Teaching: Full Text

May 17, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

A view of the baldacchino underneath the central dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

What to Watch for: Key Moments Taking Place in Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass

May 17, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

Today, May 17, We CelebrateSt. Pascal Baylon

May 17, 2025

Pascal was born at Torre-Hermosa, in the Kingdom of Aragon, on May 24, 1540. He was born on the Feast of Pentecost, which in Spain is called "the Pasch of the Holy Ghost", which is why he received the name Pascal. He died at Villa Reale, May 15, 1592, on Whitsunday.  

Ms. Ann Kioko. Credit: ACI Africa/ACPF

“Africa is under attack”: Catholic Activists Raise Alarm over Abortion, LGBTQ+ Agenda in Donor-Funded Programs

May 16, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, have raised concern over infiltration of government programs and projects by promoters of ideologies that undermine the family values in Africa, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+).

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All Set for Maiden Research Symposium on Religious Life in Africa, Opportunity to Share “fresh findings, experiences”

May 16, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Everything is set for the first ever symposium that the Kenya-based Centre for Research in Religious Life and Apostolate (CERRA-Africa) has organized in Nairobi next month.

St. Augustine’s “unique way of blending thought and feeling” to Inspire Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy: Augustinians in Nigeria

May 16, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Members of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA) in Nigeria see the May 8 election of their confrere, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, as the 267th successor of St. Peter as an opportunity for doctrinal growth and renewed commitment to mission with inspiration from their patron and spiritual father, St. Augustine of Hippo.

“Great relief”: Leadership of Cameroon’s Garoua Archdiocese after Release of Abducted Catholic Priest

May 16, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Archbishop Faustin Ambassa Ndjodo of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua has expressed “great relief” following the safe release of Fr. Valentin Mbaïbarem, who had been kidnapped on May 7, with abductors reportedly demanding a ransom in order to free him.

Pope Leo XIV addresses more than 100 ambassadors in an audience on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Diplomats: Peace and Justice Can Be Achieved by Investing in the Family

May 16, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV told the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday that peaceful and just societies can be achieved when governments invest in the family.

Photograph of Pope Leo XIV released by the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Here’s Where You Can Download the Official Photo of Pope Leo XIV for Free

May 16, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download.

Today, May 16, We Celebrate St. Simon Stock

May 16, 2025

On May 16, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Simon Stock, a twelfth- and thirteenth-century Carmelite monk whose vision of the Virgin Mary is the source of the Brown Scapular devotion.

Pope Leo XIV, First Pontiff in Modern History with Firsthand Knowledge of Africa

May 15, 2025

By Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, the newly elected 267th Pontiff, who has taken the Papal name Leo XIV, is beginning his Papacy with firsthand knowledge of Africa. Unlike his predecessors, Pope Leo XIV has already been to Eastern, Western, Southern, Northern, and Central Africa in person. As he begins his Pontificate, he has been in Kenya at least six times and in neighbouring Tanzania more than five times.

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Testimony of South Africa's Cardinal Elector on Pope Leo XIV's Election

May 15, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has shared his experience of the May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff, describing the moment as “extraordinarily interesting.”

Second Pan-African Conference on Family Concludes in Kenya with Renewed Conviction to Defend Family Sanctity

May 15, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Religious leaders, activists, and policymakers at the Second Pan-African Conference on Family Values (PACFV) have pledged to continue resisting all forms of attacks on the sanctity and integrity of the institution of the family.

“Life is tough”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Spiritans for Being “consolers” to Marginalized Communities

May 15, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has lauded members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) ministering in Turkana County for being a source of consolation to residents of the northern Kenya region, widely considered the poorest in the East African nation.

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Brothers of the Christian Schools on May 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Laments That Today’s Youth Have to Deal with "relativism" and "superficiality"

May 15, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV received the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, on May 15 at the Vatican.