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Human Rights Group Calls for Support of 100 Children Released after Abduction from Catholic Schools in Nigeria
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the release of 100 schoolchildren, who were among the 303 abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State served by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora.
“Moral failure”: Kenyan Catholic Sister Denounces Renewable Energy Transition Benefiting Only the Wealthy
The Executive Director of the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC-FA) has called for a renewable energy transition process that is just and inclusive, noting that a transition that solely favours the wealthy is a “moral failure.”
Devotion to Mary “not an optional addition reserved for some Catholics”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa
The representative of the Holy Father in South Africa has emphasized the centrality of the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to all the baptized.
“You are not alone”: Vatican Secretary of State Assures Victims of Terrorism, Cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
The Vatican Secretary of State has assured victims of terrorism and destructive cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province that they are not alone in their suffering, conveying the Holy Father’s message of closeness and the solidarity of the Universal Church as communities continue to endure violence, fear, and prolonged displacement.
Pope Leo XIV The Urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.
At Zambian Major Seminary, Apostolic Nuncio Challenges Future Priests to Turn Youthful Energy into Joyful Witness
The Holy Father’s Representative in Zambia has challenged Major Seminarians at one of the country’s Catholic formation houses to convert their youthful energy into a spiritual gift for the Church and society.
Ahead of Independence Day, Catholic Archbishop Urges Kenyans to “sing independence songs through actions”
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on Kenyans preparing to celebrate Jamhuri (Independence) Day to express true patriotism through concrete acts that promote service, justice, and compassion.
“Evangelize with Humility”: Archbishop of Lubango in Angola to 21 Newly Ordained Deacons
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has called for servant leadership as he ordained 21 new Deacons, urging them to embrace their ministry as a mission of hope, consolation, and humility.
“Do not distort the Word of God”: Cardinal Ameyu to Four Newly Ordained Deacons for Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan
Four Seminarians ordained Deacons for the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan have been cautioned against altering or misrepresenting the word of God.
Today, December 9, We Celebrate St. Juan Diego
On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary began the Church's devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Guinea-Bissau Consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary as Bishop Calls for Peace after Military Seizure of Power
Guinea-Bissau has been consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as the Catholic Church called on citizens and political leaders to embrace peace, reconciliation, and respect for human rights following military seizure of power.
Beware of “sexual deviations,” Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Cautions against Growing Homosexuality among Youths
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has proposed the creation of pastoral programs that address issues of sexuality, family life, and “sexual deviations” in the West African country, expressing concern that homosexuality, in particular, has become rampant among Sierra Leonean youths.
Catholic Church "not an agency for employment,” Archbishop Tells Nigerian Government to Address Youth Unemployment
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has appealed to the Nigerian government to create meaningful job opportunities for the youths to address the high rate of unemployment in the West African nation.
Vatican State Secretary Urges Youths in Mozambique to Be “protagonists” of Peace, Reconciliation, Not “mere spectators”
The Vatican Secretary of State has called upon young people in Mozambique to take a leading role in promoting peace and reconciliation in their respective communities, saying they must be “protagonists” of change and not “mere spectators”.
On Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV Encourages Renewing Our "yes" to God
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
“We cannot afford to be passive,” Catholic Official Urges Early Grassroots Mobilization Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Polls
Catholic Diocesan structures and key stakeholders need to intensify grassroots mobilization, voter education, and election preparedness well ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has said.
Newly Ordained Deacons, Priest for Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Urged to Anchor Their Ministry in Christ’s Love
The seven newly ordained Deacons, and Priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to anchor their ministry in the love that Jesus Christ exemplified.
Late South African Bishop Known for Liturgical Reform at Conference Eulogized “for significant contribution” to Exorcism
Late Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, widely remembered for advancing liturgical renewal at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), has also been eulogized for his “significant contribution” to the formation of exorcists in the three-nation Conference. He died on December 4, aged 76.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."
Benin’s Catholic Bishops “strongly condemn any recourse to violence” after Reported Attempted Military Takeover
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have cautioned against “any recourse of violence” following the reported attempted military takeover that is said to have taken place on Sunday, December 7.
