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Building “a new humanity” Requires Responsibility Sharing, Focolare Movement Official Says at UN@80 Conference in Kenya
The Vice President of the New Humanity Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of the Focolare Movement has emphasized the need for shared responsibility in building “a new humanity” in Africa.
Ghanaian-born Divine Word Missionary Appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Guayaquil Catholic Archdiocese in Ecuador
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. John Kwamevi Cudjoe, a Ghanaian member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), as Auxiliary Bishop for Guayaquil Catholic Archdiocese in Ecuador and assigned the titular see of Calama.
New Book Recounts Anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s Life, Including the Day He was Reported Dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead.
“We are not against African culture”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa Clarifies Decree on Traditional Healing
Archbishop Siegried Mandla Jwara of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has clarified that the Church in South Africa is not opposed to African culture or traditional values, following the release of a recent pastoral statement by the Bishops of the Durban Ecclesiastical Province directing the Clergy and women and men Religious to refrain from practising Ubungoma – traditional healing – while exercising their ministry.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana Urges Commitment to Synodality as Path to Renewal, Conversion, Prophetic Witness
The representative of the Holy Father in Ghana has urged the people of God in the West African nation to renew their commitment to the theme of the multi-year Synod on Synodality by fostering genuine conversion, listening, and shared responsibility in the service of justice and peace.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Calls Out Parents, Teachers Colluding in National Exam Malpractice
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri in Kenya has condemned exam malpractice in schools, warning that dishonesty in education undermines the nation’s future and hinders the potential of young people.
Today, November 11, We Celebrate St. Martin of Tours
On Nov. 11, the Catholic Church honors St. Martin of Tours, who left his post in the Roman army to become a “soldier of Christ” as a monk and later bishop.
Catholic Humanitarian Entity in Sudan Appeals for Protection of Civilians Fleeing “abominable atrocities” in El Fasher
A Catholic humanitarian and development organization working in Sudan has appealed for the protection of Tawila, one of the safest areas close to El Fasher where “abominable atrocities” have been reported.
At Separate Memorial Mass, Tanzanian Catholic Archbishops Condemn Extra-Judicial Killings Linked to Election Violence
Two Catholic Archbishops in Tanzania have condemned extra-judicial killings linked to election-related violence, each delivering a strong message of justice and peace during separate Eucharistic celebrations held in honour of the victims on consecutive days – Archbishop Jude Thadeus Ruwa’ichi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam on November 9 and Archbishop Gervas Nyaisonga of the Archdiocese of Mbeya on November 10.
“God does not need shedding of blood,” Catholic Archbishop Decries Religious Violence in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has condemned the ongoing wave of religious-based violence in the West African nation, saying that God does not demand bloodshed or the cruel killing of innocent people.
Tributes Pour in for Pioneer Bishop of Kenyan Diocese Who Helped Shape Kenya’s Democracy
Tributes are pouring for Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega who passed on Sunday, November 9. Church officials and government leaders have described the late Catholic Bishop as a devoted servant of God, known for his humility and steadfast commitment to defending the marginalized.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Augustinian from Nigeria to Prefecture of the Papal Household at Vatican
Father Edward Daniang Daleng, OSA, has been procurator general of the Order of St. Augustine — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order.
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Fuel "antihuman ideologies" in Medicine
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that artificial intelligence could exacerbate “antihuman ideologies” in medicine as doctors and theologians raise alarms about AI in health care.
"The Sound of Music" and "It’s a Wonderful Life" among Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Films
The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Nov. 15.
Today, November 10, We Celebrate Pope St. Leo the Great
Nov. 10 is the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical memorial of the fifth-century Pope Saint Leo I, known as “St. Leo the Great,” whose involvement in the fourth ecumenical council helped prevent the spread of error on Christ's divine and human natures.
Vatican-based Catholic Archbishop Decries Killings of Christians in Nigeria, Calls CPC Designation “shameful”
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has described the suffering and persecution of Christians in Nigeria as “painful” and urged authorities to focus on ending the persistent killings rather than debating the designation of the West African nation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
“Valuable contribution” of Church in South Africa Discussed During Pope Leo XIV–President Ramaphosa Vatican Meeting
The “valuable contribution” of the Catholic Church to South Africa, especially in education, healthcare, and efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation, was a key focus of discussions between Pope Leo XIV and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Vatican.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Ends with Call for Church to Foster Dialogue and Active Citizenship
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has ended with an appeal for the Catholic Church to continue fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and active citizenship in view of realizing unity and moral renewal across the Southern African nation.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya Dies at 88, Remembered as “a giant of faith”
Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, has passed on at the age of 88.
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the Solid Foundations of Christ, Not on Worldly Criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid foundations” rooted in Christ.
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