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“Vocations fair” Set to Crown Mission Month in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda
The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has announced that the planned “Vocations and Missions Park”, scheduled for October 19, will mark the high point of the Archdiocese’s Mission month.
Pope Leo XIV Explains Why Christian Hope is Better Than Optimism
Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christian hope to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly general audience on Oct. 15, 2025.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Launch Laity Day to Boost Evangelization Efforts among Lay People
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) are set to launch the National Laity Day, an initiative aimed at empowering the Lay faithful in the country to evangelize and integrate their faith into daily life, both personally and within their families.
Today, October 16, We Celebrate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
On Oct. 16, Roman Catholics celebrate the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun whose visions of Christ helped to spread devotion to the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church.
Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.
Catholic Sister in Kenya Detained for “own safety” as Probe into Colleague’s Death Continues: Judge
A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic Sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Meru, citing the seriousness of the alleged offense, the need to complete investigations, and concerns for her personal safety.
Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has disowned a document falsely attributed to the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation under the theme “The Voice of the People is the Voice of God,” describing it as “fake.”
Pope Leo XIV Introduces Significant Reform to Holy See’s Investments
Last week, Pope Leo XIV introduced a significant reform to the financial architecture of the Holy See.
Catholic Archbishop to Exam Candidates in Kenya: “Don't give up”
Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has encouraged students preparing for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinations to trust in God and to remain focused as they approach their final papers.
Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.
Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Champion of Democracy and Regional integration in Africa Dies Aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told multiple news outlets on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.
Today, October 15, We CelebrateSt. Teresa of Avila
On Oct. 15, Roman Catholics celebrate the Spanish Carmelite reformer and mystic St. Teresa of Avila, whose life of prayer enriched the Church during the 16th century counter-reformation.
Children from Troubled African Countries Pray the Rosary “for the first time” in Global Campaign
Children from across Africa, including those in countries experiencing persecution and political instabilities, joined their peers in the just concluded “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign by Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
After 60 Killed in El Fasher, Sudan, Catholic Entity Urges International Community “to do all it can to end siege”
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, is calling on the international community to act swiftly and end the siege in El Fasher, Sudan, where at least 60 people, including 22 children, were killed in an October 10 attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as the Janjaweed militia.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ekiti Diocese Dies at 90, Eulogized as “great man who had a date with history”
Bishop Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun, the pioneer Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, has passed on at the age of 90.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to Gaza following the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.
“Don’t preach the gospel of compromise”: Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Paganism in Kenya
The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has expressed concern over the growing influence of paganism in the East African country.
Jesuit Entity Strengthens Mental Health, Psychosocial Support in South Sudan amid Cuts to Humanitarian Aid
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), is enhancing its mental health response in South Sudan, as the country grapples with the effects of reduced humanitarian aid.
