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Amid “dire” Situation in Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese, Local Ordinary Commissions Water Facility to Address Basic Needs
Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese has decried the “dire” situation in his Episcopal See, attributed to years of conflict and economic instability, and has commissioned a water facility to address the people’s basic needs.
“Fight against the temptation to give up”: Cardinal Brislin at Jubilee of Consecrated in South Africa
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has encouraged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in South Africa to remain steadfast in their mission and cautioned against “the temptation to give up” amid life’s challenges.
After Launch of First-Ever Integral Ecology Plan in Kenya, Salesians Lauded for “being an inspiration”
The Coordinator of Don Bosco Green Alliance, a global network comprising over 600 Salesian institutions across 90 countries, has lauded Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa for spearheading the first-ever Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for the Congregation’s institutions in Kenya.
Pope Leo XIV: Authentic Marian Spirituality Brings God’s Tenderness into the Church
Pope Leo XIV’s Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square was attended by 30,000 pilgrims in Rome for the Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, and thousands more people who gathered in neighboring streets.
Today, October 12, We Celebrate Our Lady of the Pillar
The first Marian apparition in history appeared to Saint James the Apostle, the brother of Saint John the Evangelist, on the bank of the river Ebro in Saragossa, Spain. Unlike every other recorded apparition, this one took place during the earthly life of the Mother of God.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana “grace filled” Encounter with Mother Mary: Global Rosary Network Founder
The founder of the Global Rosary Network, Fr. David Obeng Paintsil, has described Ghana’s first-ever Rosary Congress as a “grace-filled” encounter with Mother Mary.
He’s “unreachable on his phone”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Appeals for Assistance in Locating Missing Priest
Archbishop Damian Denis Dallu of Tanzania's Catholic Archdiocese of Songea has appealed for prayers and assistance in locating Fr. Camillus Nikata, a member of the Clergy of his Metropolitan See, who has been missing since October 7.
At Jubilee of Seminarians in Rwanda, Catholic Bishop Urges “spreading joy to others”
Bishop Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa of the Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi in Rwanda has called on Seminarians to be bearers of hope and instruments of joy, urging them to anchor their joy in prayer, fraternity, and attentiveness amid the challenges of the digital age.
Kenya’s Kisumu Archdiocese Centenary: Mill Hill Missionaries Hailed for Planting Seed of Faith Amid Hardships
Members of the Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM), who pioneered and planted the seed of faith in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, have been commended for their unwavering perseverance and dedication in proclaiming the word of God despite immense hardships.
Thousands of Pilgrims join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square to Pray the Rosary for Peace
Before the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was brought to Rome from Portugal for the Oct. 11–12 Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, the pope entrusted believers to the Mother of God to guide the Church in its “pilgrimage of hope.”
Man Desecrates Altar of St. Peter's Basilica
The man climbed the altar and "urinated under the stunned gaze of hundreds of tourists," according to the Roman newspaper Corriere Della Sera.
Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli at Sotto il Monte, Italy on 25 November 1881, Pope John XXIII was elected Pope on October 28, 1958. He died June 3, 1963 in Rome and was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000.
Vatican Halts Formation of Seminarians in DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese “until further notice”, Cites “difficult environment”
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of Seminarians in the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment”, which it says undermines Priestly training.
Newly Launched Integral Ecology Plan for Salesians in Kenya “special commitment” to Youth: Provincial Superior
The Provincial Superior of members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa has lauded the newly launched five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for Salesian institutions in Kenya, describing it as “a special commitment” to the young people.
Cameroon: Where a Dynamic Catholic Church Stands Up to a Decaying Regime
Church leaders in the Central African country have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living.
Silver Jubilee of Angola’s Dundo Diocese “opportunity to strengthen communion”: Local Ordinary
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of the Catholic Diocese of Dundo in Angola has described the Silver Jubilee of his Episcopal See as an “opportunity to strengthen communion”, renew faith, and deepen the Church’s evangelizing mission.
"The Church needs you": Pope Leo XIV to Women and Men Consecrated
Pope Leo XIV said the Church and the world need men and women consecrated to Jesus to reveal God’s presence and his “great plan of peace and salvation” for humanity.
Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom is Not Optional But Essential
Pope Leo XIV on Friday received members of Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation that supports the Catholic Church in its evangelizing work.
Today, October 10, We Celebrate St. Francis Borgia
Francis Borgia was born October 28, 1510 in Gandia, Valencia, Spain as the son of the Duke of Gandia, the great grandson, from his father’s side, of Pope Alexander VI, the notorious Borgia pope, and from his mother’s side, the great grandson of King Ferdinand of Aragon.
Cardinal Ambongo Urges DR Congo Bishops to be “artisans of hope”, Reaffirms Church's Commitment to Reconciliation
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has called for peace and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging Bishops in the country to be “artisans of hope” amid insecurity, poverty, and social division.
