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Catholic Priest in Ghana Suspended “immediately, indeterminately”, Local Ordinary Seeks “clear evidence of reform”
Archbishop Philip Naameh of Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale has “immediately and indeterminately” suspended Fr. Kelvin Minnow.
At 2025 Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Emphasizes Conversion, Turning to God for Forgiveness
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to examine their relationship with God and with one another, acknowledge their respective limitations, and seek God’s mercy and forgiveness, and reconciliation with their brothers and sisters.
“Do everything in humility”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to Newly Consecrated Archbishop of Korhogo
True greatness in Church leadership is found not in power or prestige, but in humble service to others, Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo, the Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan, has told the newly Consecrated Archbishop of the country’s Korhogo Archdiocese.
Pope Francis Sending Cardinal Krajewski Back to Ukraine to Deliver Four More Ambulances
According to the Dicastery for Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pontifical almoner, will be responsible for delivering four ambulances to Ukraine.
World Day of Prayer for Peace in Sudan: International Catholic Peace Movement Rallying for Solidarity ahead of Launch
Pax Christi International (PCI), an international Catholic peace movement, has appealed to individuals and groups to join its prayer campaign for peace in Sudan, which has been at war for nearly two years.
Today, April 7, We Celebrate St. John Baptist de la Salle
St. John Baptist de la Salle is known for promoting and reforming Christian education, especially amongst the poor. He is also the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools, which now teaches around the world.
“Neither understandable nor acceptable”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Violence after Over 29 Die in Clashes
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has condemned the April 2 clashes between armed groups in South Sudan’s Abiemnhom County of Parieng State in Ruweng Administrative Area that left at least 29 people dead and several others injured.
On National Peace, Reconciliation Day in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for Collaboration in Building Peace
On the occasion of the 23rd National Peace and Reconciliation Day marked on April 4 in Angola, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called upon Angolans to collaborate with the government in the process of consolidating peace.
“Unacceptable, criminal and sinful”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Condemns Killing of 16 in Edo State
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has weighed in on the March 28 killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State.
In Sierra Leone, Religious Freedom Relevance “cannot be overstated”: Catholic Official ahead of End of WWII Anniversary
The relevance of religious freedom in Sierra Leone is beyond exaggeration, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in the West African nation has said.
The Sickbed As a Holy Place: Pope Francis Reflects on His Own Illness at Jubilee of Sick
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” with God.
Today, April 06, We celebrate Blessed Pierina Morosini
Pierina Morosini is the patron saint of rape victims and a martyr to chastity. She was born into a poor family of eight children in 1931 in the Diocese of Bergamo, Italy.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Hopes to Instil Child Safeguarding Culture among Highly Traditional, Vastly Muslim Communities
Protecting children and vulnerable adults among the communities that the Catholic Diocese of Garissa in Kenya serve has always been a difficult task owing to the strong traditions of the communities that have “their own way” of handling cases of abuse.
Amid Sudan, DRC Conflicts, Jesuit Entity, NGOs Caution against “politicizing aid”, Call for “principles of humanity”
In the face of multiple violent conflicts in many countries of the world, including in Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), officials of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have joined Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) to caution against the tendency to politicize aid.
Let's Prepare Adequately for “the great occasion” of Holy Week, Easter: South African Archbishop
The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has highlighted the significance of the Holy Week and Easter season urging the people of God to prepare adequately and with devotion for “the great occasion.”
Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Faithful’s Active Participation in 2025 Jubilee Year
Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Diocese of Menongue in Angola has commended the “faith and full engagement” of the people of God in his Episcopal See in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
St. Peter’s Basilica to Exhibit “Veronica’s Veil” on Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6
On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil.”
Today, April 5, We celebrate St. Vincent Ferrer
Roman Catholics celebrate the missionary efforts of St. Vincent Ferrer on April 5. The Dominican preacher brought thousands of Europeans into the Catholic Church during a period of political and spiritual crisis in Western Europe.
Relief as 83-Year-Old Catholic Missionary, Helper Abducted in Cameroon Released after Two Days in Captivity
A member of the Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM) serving in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda, who was abducted on Tuesday, April 1 alongside his helper regained his freedom after two days in captivity.
Caritas South Sudan “stands with” Catholic Bishops on Parties Involved in Rising Tensions Refraining from Violence
Officials of Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African nation, have expressed their solidarity with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) in the call on all parties involved in the rising tensions in the country to refrain from violence.
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