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Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Call for “health act review” amid National Insurer and Health Facilities Stalemate over Payment
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are calling on the government of the East African nation to review the country’s 2023 Social Health Insurance Fund Act (SHIF Act 2023), the newly established Kenyan parastatal that provides universal health coverage (UHC) to citizens through a medical insurance cover that is operationalized under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Pope Francis Rests Well, Drinks Coffee, Reads Newspapers as Pneumonia Treatment Progresses
Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay.
After Grisly Accident, Cameroonian Catholic Bishop, Journalist, Driver “all doing well”: Diocesan Official
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon is in stable condition, and is recovering “well” alongside a journalist and driver following a grisly accident he was involved in on February 28, the Chancellor of the Cameroonian Diocese has said.
Worship Christ “in spirit, in truth”, Archbishop in Nigeria Cautions Catholics against “double standards of life”
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the Archdiocese to worship Christ “in spirit and in truth”, and to shun all forms “demonic” practices, which he said would translate to “living double standards of life.”
Today, March 3, We Celebrate St. Katharine Drexel
On March 3, the universal Church celebrates the feast of St. Katharine Drexel, a Philadelphia heiress who abandoned her family’s fortune to found an order of sisters dedicated to serving the impoverished African American and American Indian populations of the United States.
Throughout Sunday/Monday Night, Pope Francis "rested well", in "stable" but "complex" Condition: Vatican Updates
Pope Francis was admitted to Romes’ Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
Lent 2025, Let’s Transform “from selfishness to self-giving, hatred to love, evil to good”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
As a time for sacrifice, penance, and deep reflection, this year’s Lenten Season provides an opportunity for self-transformation, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Priestly Ministry “requires constant renewal”: Vicar General in Cape Verdean Catholic Diocese
The ministry of Catholic Priests in the contemporary world involves “constant renewal”, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has said.
Catholic Justice, Peace Official in Cameroon Cautions against “disinformation campaigns” during Electioneering Period
As Cameroon gears up for the presidential Election Day in October 2025, the Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has cautioned against the spreading of falsehood aimed at misleading the public.
Pope Francis Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude for Spiritual Solidarity, Prays for the Suffering, Meets Vatican Officials
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
Today, March 2, We Celebrate St. Agnes of Prague
St. Agnes was born in Prague in the year 1200, and probably died in the year 1281. She was the daughter of Ottocar, King of Bohemia and Constance of Hungary, who was a relative of St. Elizabeth.
Pope Francis Stable, Receives Eucharist, Spends Time in Prayer: Vatican Updates
Pope Francis spent another restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after being admitted on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Directs that Mass, Holy Hours, Benedictions, Be Offered “specifically for the Pope”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has directed members in Parishes to offer Holy Mass, participate in daily Holy Hours, and organize Benedictions “specifically” for Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14.
Premature Political Campaigns, Corruption “scourge”, Abductions among Challenges Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Want Ended
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are calling for an end to several happenings in the country that are a cause for concern.
Cameroon’s 2025 National Council of Catholic Communicators Meeting Ends with Call to Witness, Foster Peace, Hope Message
The 8th meeting of the National Council of Catholic Communicators in Cameroon has ended with a call on Catholic media practitioners to witness and foster peace and hope” in their professional undertakings.
“You are called to be agents of transformation”: Catholic Bishop at Launch of National Youth Day in Ivory Coast
Young people in Ivory Coast must take an active role in shaping the future of the Church and society, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Pope Francis' Health Remains Stable Following Friday Respiratory Crisis
The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Today, March 1, We Celebrate St. David of Wales
Among Welsh Catholics, as well as those in England, March 1 is the liturgical celebration of Saint David of Wales.
Pope Francis Presents with "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" on Friday: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Time to “return the love” as Catholics in Africa Gather Online to Pray for Pope Francis’ Recovery
Catholics from across Africa gathered online for one hour to pray for Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14. Latest reports on the health situation of the Holy Father indicate a “sudden worsening of the respiratory picture”.
