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Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, prays before an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child during the rosary vigil for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Feb. 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

“Co-Redemptrix” Not Appropriate Way to Describe Blessed Virgin Mary’s Participation in Salvation: Vatican

Nov 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released “Mater Populi Fidelis” (“The Mother of the Faithful People of God”) on Nov. 4.

The Coordinator of Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Fr Jude Maigari. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Official Decries Rising Insecurity in Nigeria, Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Farmers against Land Grabbers

Nov 4, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

The Coordinator of Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has expressed concern about the rising insecurity in Nigeria and its devastating impact on farmers and food security in the West African nation.

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South Africa’s Religious Leaders Call for Cancellation of “unsustainable, unjust” Public Debts Ahead of G20 Summit

Nov 4, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Religious leaders in South Africa are appealing to global leaders attending the November 22–23 Group of 20 (G20) Summit to take decisive action and unconditionally end the debt crisis burdening developing nations, especially those in Africa.

Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński at St.Martin de Porres Parish, Pretoria. Credit: Apostolic Nunciature Pretoria

South Africans Challenged to Emulate St. Martin de Porres’ Spirit of Unity and Service

Nov 4, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has urged the people of God in South Africa to embrace virtues that Saints demonstrated, including unity, humility, and service.

Auxiliary Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado with eight spiritual leaders including Sister JoAnn Persch attempt to bring Communion to detainees at the Broadview, Illinois, facility and were not admitted Nov. 1, 2025. / Credit: Bryan Sebastian, courtesy of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership

Pope Leo XIV Says Spiritual Needs of Detained Migrants Deserve Attention

Nov 4, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo that the spiritual rights of migrants in detention must be considered.

Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November

Nov 4, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the prevention of suicide. 

Today, November 4, We Celebrate St. Charles Borromeo

Nov 4, 2025

St. Charles Borromeo, a central figure in the Council of Trent, is remembered on November 4, as a model of such leadership in difficult times.

Refugee Camp, Caritas Goma in DRC. Credit: Caritas Internationalis (CI)

Caritas Internationalis Appeals for “urgent” Help for 21 Million People in Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in DRC

Nov 3, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Catholic Church’s global development agency Caritas Internationalis (CI) is urging swift intervention to help the 21 million Congolese who are suffering from the “worsening funding crisis.”

President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in August 2025. / Credit: Joey Sussman/ Shutterstock

U.S. President Threatens Military Action if Nigeria Fails to End Religious Persecution of Christians

Nov 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution.

Fr. Augusto Mutna Tamba. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafatá

Elections in Guinea-Bissau: Catholic Church Official Concerned About Rising Hate Speech ahead of Poll

Nov 3, 2025

By João Vissesse

The Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has expressed concern about the growing use of hate-filled rhetoric on the campaign trail, ahead of the country's general elections scheduled for November 23.

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Congolese Bishop Eulogized as “great pastor,” who Strengthened Ecclesial Collaboration in Central Africa

Nov 3, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Faustin Ngabu, the second Bishop of the Goma Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), who died on October 26, has been remembered as a “great pastor” who was dedicated and closer to the people of God.

Pope Leo XIV leads the Church’s commemoration for his papal predecessor and 142 other bishops who died in the past year on Nov. 3, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Suffrage for Deceased Prelates

Nov 3, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis and for deceased cardinals and bishops.

Credit: Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF)

Christian Professionals in Africa Condemn Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Call for Government Action

Nov 3, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have condemned what they describe as the continued persecution of Christians in Nigeria and urged the Federal Government to take decisive action to protect affected communities.

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“No huge expenses”: Nuncio in Ghana Urges Rediscovery of Spiritual Meaning of Burial Rites

Nov 3, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana has cautioned the people of God against practices that strip the Christian burial rite of its true spiritual meaning, urging them instead to mark it with dignity, simplicity, and deep faith.

Credit: Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST)

Ahead of Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “divine enlightenment”

Nov 3, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has appealed to Angolans to ensure that the country's National Reconciliation Congress scheduled for November 6-9 becomes a genuine moment of healing, forgiveness, and national renewal.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishops Call for Collaboration in Curbing Vandalization, Desecration of Cemeteries in Angola

Nov 3, 2025

Catholic Bishops in Angola have called on government authorities and members of society to work together to stop the growing vandalization and desecration of cemeteries across the country, warning that the trend threatens both cultural dignity and Christian reverence for the dead.

Today, November 3, We Celebrate St. Martin de Porres

Nov 3, 2025

St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru in 1579 as the son of Spaniard Juan de Porres, and a freed colored-woman from Panama, Ana Velasquez. Being of mixed race, Martin was of a lower social caste, though his father looked out for him and made sure the boy was apprenticed in a good trade.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala. Credit: Veritas Television

Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop Condemns Post-Election Violence, Warns of Deepening Social Crisis

Nov 2, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has condemned the post-election violence that erupted across the country following the proclamation of results from the October 12 presidential poll.

Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Dire Situation of Displaced Persons, Urges Government Support

Nov 2, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has decried the dire condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in his Episcopal See, warning that persistent insecurity and the neglect of victims threaten national stability and development.

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola. Credit: Luanda Archdiocese

Holiness is “a universal calling”: Angolan Catholic Archbishop on All Saints Solemnity

Nov 2, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has called on the people of God to embrace holiness as everyone's vocation and destiny of every human being.