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No Crown Without “basin of water and towel,” Bishop in South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Deacons to Prioritize Service
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has urged the newly ordained Deacons to make service their foremost priority, emphasizing that service lies at the heart of the Diaconal Ministry.
Solemnity of Christ the King Reminder Faith Transcends “daily religious practices”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds Christians that their faith extends beyond daily religious routines, pointing instead to the “ultimate purpose of human life,” the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
Pope Leo XIV: Hope Does Not Mean Having All the Answers But Trusting in God
Pope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean having all the answers, but rather it calls us to put our trust in God.”
Catholic Archbishop Says Nigeria could be “saddest nation in the world”, Reflects on Country’s Good Days
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has reminisced on the days when the West African country was ranked the happiest place on earth, and expressed sorrow that the situation is no longer the same today.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Express Concern Over Escalation of Intolerance ahead of 2026 Elections
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have cautioned against the rise of “politically motivated confrontations” as the country heads towards the 2026 general election.
As Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Turkey Nears, Anticipation Grows among Local Communities
Excitement is building across Turkey’s Christian and wider faith communities ahead of Pope XIV’s historic visit this week.
Today, November 24, We Celebrate St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century.
Pope Leo XIV Decries Kidnapping of Catholic Priests in Nigeria, Cameroon, Urges “immediate release of hostages”
Pope Leo XIV has expressed sorrow over the recent kidnappings of Catholic Priests, Christians, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon, urging authorities to act swiftly to secure their freedom.
When a Shepherd Opens Doors: Kenyan Catholic Sister Reflects on Enduring Legacy of Bishop Sulumeti
When a person spends his adult life quietly opening doors for others, the true measure of his legacy is found in the people who walked through those doors—and then went on to light paths for many more.
“Season of grace, pilgrimage”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops on Jubilee Year of Hope in Collective Advent 2025 Message
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have lauded the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year for providing the people of God in the Southern African nation with an opportunity for communion and spiritual renewal.
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Catholic Bishops Cite Moral Decline, Weak Institutions as Deepening Social Crisis Drivers
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have warned that moral decline, weak institutions, and the prioritization of private interests over the common good are deepening the countries’ social and political crisis.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Christians to Move Beyond Outdated Theological Disputes
Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to move beyond “theological controversies” that no longer serve the cause of unity and to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago.
Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Serve with Humility, “reject vanity, rivalry, and careerism”
Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has called upon pastoral agents to service with humility, placing the mission of the Church above personal ambition.
Liturgical Singing Requires "a deep spiritual life," Pope Leo XIV Says
Pope Leo XIV praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members from that their service at the altar must be sustained above all by a deep life of prayer.
Kids Catholic Prayer App Aims to Bring 1 Million Children Together for Advent Campaign
A new Catholic prayer app for children and their parents called Theo plans to host the largest Advent celebration for children to help them discover the meaning of the season.
Five Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ This Advent
Here are five Advent resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.
Today, November 23, We Celebrate Blessed Miguel Pro Juarez
Born in Guadalupe on January 13, 1891, Miguel Pro Juarez was one of 11 children. Miguel was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in his mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with his humor and practical jokes.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Designate Solemnity of Christ the King Thanksgiving Day after Peaceful Elections
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops have called for turning to God in gratitude following peaceful general elections in the Southern African nation on September 16.
Nigerian Teacher Recounts “night of horror” when Terrorists Abducted 25 Kebi School Girls
A Nigerian teacher who survived the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Kebbi State has recounted a “night of horror” that ended with the abduction of 25 girls at the institution, saying he remains deeply traumatized as 23 of the girls remain in captivity.
Kenyan Government Urged to Ensure Full Implementation of 2010 Constitution to Honor Bishop’s Struggle for Reforms
The best way the Kenyan government can honor the late Bishop Philip Sulumeti, who championed the country’s 2010 constitution, is to ensure full implementation of the constitution, the governor of Kakamega County has said.
