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At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Urges Priests to Realize “hope-giving, faith-building ministry”
Bishop John Oballa Owaa of the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya has called upon Priests ministering in his Episcopal See to make the fostering of hope and the building of faith part and parcel of their Priestly ministry.
More Groups Join Cry for Safety of Bishop Anagbe after Speaking Out against Christian Persecution in Nigeria
“His fight is our fight”, Catholics in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Makurdi have said, declaring solidarity with their shepherd, Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, who has received arrest threats for telling the world that Nigeria is unsafe for Christians.
Remain “truly” Devoted to Priestly Mission: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania at Chrism Mass
Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has urged Priests in his Metropolitan See to be true to their Priestly calling, adequately nourishing the people of God under their pastoral care in Christian faith.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for Compassion, Forgiveness, and Peace During Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, April 13, Catholic Bishops in Angola have the people of God under their pastoral care to approach the challenges in society with the virtues that Jesus Christ manifested during Holy Week, including compassion, forgiveness, and peace.
Pope Francis Welcomes Gemelli Medical Teams to the Vatican, Thanks Them for Their Care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital.
Catholic Missionary Priest Reaching Out to Patients in “extreme poverty” in Liberia
A Catholic missionary Priest ministering in Liberia is helping patients in “extreme poverty”, including people with disabilities to access medical services free of charge.
“More still needs to be done”: Bishop in South Africa Calls for Increased Awareness amid Surge in Human Trafficking
The Chairperson of the Social Action Department at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for increased awareness on human trafficking and gender-based violence among other social injustices that are said to be on the rise in South Africa.
Pope Francis: God’s Merciful Love Goes Out in Search of All Those Who Are Lost
Using Rembrandt’s painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” as inspiration, the Holy Father said God’s love is like that of a father who goes out in search of his lost children.
Lourdes Announces 72nd Miracle: Italian Pilgrim Cured of Degenerative Disease
Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at the French shrine.
Ecumenical Expert: "No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates"
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians celebrating Easter on different dates.
Today, April 16, We Celebrate St. Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes
St. Bernadette Soubirous is the renowned visionary of Lourdes. She was born into a poor family in Lourdes, France, in 1844 and was baptized with the name Mary Bernard.
Two Years into Sudan’s Civil War: Faith Leaders Decry “dire” Situation, Urge “concerted strong push for peace talks”
As Sudan’s civil war completes the two-year cycle and enters its third year, representatives of faith-based networks and religious communities have painted a grim picture of the “dire” situation in the Northeastern African nation, where they “mourn the loss of lives” and bemoan limitations in interventions to save lives.
In 2025 Jubilee Year Spirit, Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Urged Not to “shut the family apostolate out”
In the spirit of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) have been cautioned against undermining the apostolate to families.
Amid Rising Insecurity in Nigeria, Catholic Archbishop Defends “self-defense” from “bloodthirsty criminals”
In the face of a surge in cases of insecurity in Nigeria, including attacks, abductions, and killings, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed his support for self-defense.
Pope Francis Appoints New Local Ordinary for Molegbe Catholic Diocese in DR Congo
The Holy Father has appointed Mons. Joseph Mopepe Ngongo as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
As Pope Francis’ Health Improves, Vatican Says Cardinals to Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass, Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Tuesday.
Hope Demands Action, “more than a vague feeling”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Cautions against Despair
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to foster hope that can be sustained despite challenges they experience.
Quincentenary Jubilee of Catholic Church in Cape Verde to Extend to Europe, Cardinal Urges Diaspora to Participate
The Jubilee celebrations marking 500 years (C500) of the Catholic Church in Cape Verde are to expand to Europe, Arlindo Cardinal Gomes Furtado of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has announced.
Archbishop Lauds Angolan President’s Visit to Cardinal-named School as “appreciation” of Church Role in Education
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has lauded the country’s government for its growing interest in Catholic institutions, following President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço’s visit to the construction site of the Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento School Complex in Luanda.
“Careful not to set a fire”: Catholic Bishop Expresses Commitment by Christians, Muslims to Peace in CAR
Efforts to end the many years of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) are starting to bear fruit, the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou has said, noting that each of these groups is careful not to be the cause of any fighting.
