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Last of Six Abducted Catholic Priests in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese Regains Freedom
Fr. John Berinyuy Tatah, the last of the six Catholic Priests who were abducted in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese on November 15, has regained his freedom.
Nigerian Foundation Defends Catholic Bishop after Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians
The Kukah Centre (TKC) has responded to what it describes as “mischaracterized” reporting on the remarks of its founder, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, regarding the alleged genocide of Christians in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Reflect on Relationship between Synodality and Renewal during Advent
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have reflected on the relationship between the Advent Season and Synodality, noting that in the country’s context, the Advent resonates deeply with the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.
Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa: The Church Needs Priests who are “awake” to Needs of the Poor
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has urged members of the Clergy to prioritize the needs of the poor and to listen attentively to the voices of young people, emphasizing that the Church requires Priests who hold the marginalized at heart.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Lebanon to Stand up, Be a Home of Justice and Fraternity
Beirut heard a different kind of voice on Tuesday morning. In a city still marked by the sounds of the 2024 escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, Pope Leo XIV urged Lebanon to rise above violence and division. “Lebanon, stand up. Be a home of justice and fraternity. Be a prophetic sign of peace for the whole of the Levant,” he said at a Mass attended by about 150,000 people at Beirut Waterfront.
Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Bemoans Bullying on Social Media after Meeting President amid Persecution of Christians
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has lamented what he described as irresponsible and unjust online bullying following his recent visit to President Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu amid heightened kidnappings and other attacks targeting Christians in the West African country.
South Sudan “a living parable of Christmas”: Catholic Bishop
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has described the world’s youngest nation as “a living parable of Christmas” owing to the country's high poverty levels and divisions that he says continue to suppress hope among the people.
New Coadjutor Bishop of Nkayi Diocese in Congo Brazzaville Acknowledges Fears, Appeals for Prayers
Mons. François Halyday Mbouangui, who was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nkayi in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville), has admitted feeling “humanly unadapted” to the Episcopal ministry entrusted to him, inviting the people of God to accompany him with prayers as he prepares to serve the local Church.
Zambian Catholic Bishop Decries Growing Disregard for Church, Calls for Solidarity with Church Ministers
The Bishop of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mpika has decried what he describes as “a growing disregard” for the Church and its ministers in the Southern African nation.
Pope Leo XIV Lands in Rome After Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Catch up on our coverage of his historic trip.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Beirut Blast Site, Meets Families Seeking Justice
Pope Leo XIV paused on the final morning of his trip to Lebanon before the ruins of the Beirut port explosion, praying in silence and placing a wreath in memory of the victims. He also met families of those killed and survivors still carrying the wounds of the 2020 blast.
Official Vatican Documents Can Now Be Drafted in Languages Other Than Latin
For the first time, the regulations stipulate that “the curial institutions will, as a general rule, draft their documents in Latin or in another language.”
“God is always active”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerians not to Give Up Hope amid Persistent Insecurity
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has urged Nigerians not to give up hope in the face of widespread hardships and persistent insecurity.
Today, December 2, We Celebrate St. Bibiana
The earliest mention in authentic historical authority of St. Bibiana, a Roman female martyr, occurs in the "Liber Pontificalis" where in the biography of Pope Simplicius (468-483) it is stated that this pope "consecrated a basilica of the holy martyr Bibiana, which contained her body".
American Teen Breathes Life into Rosary Devotion among Children in Madagascar
In his regular reports about his experience in Africa, Asher Kaufman who is visiting several African countries to grow the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent wrote this about Madagascar, “My work here looks a little different from what I was doing in Kenya or Tanzania. This is because we have not previously had groups in Madagascar, and even the children’s familiarity with the Rosary is less here.”
Faith Leaders in Zimbabwe Raise Concerns Over Government’s Move to Widen Access to Abortion
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have raised concerns about proposed amendments to the country's Medical Services Bill that aim to broaden and liberalize abortion provisions in the Southern African country.
“People are losing faith,” Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerian Government to Tackle Worsening Insecurity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the Nigerian Government to take decisive action to restore justice in the country, rebuild public trust, and address the country’s deepening insecurity, warning that many citizens have lost confidence in the state’s ability to protect them.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Congo Brazzaville’s Nkayi Catholic Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. François Halyday Mbouangui, Director of the Diocesan Centre for Social Communication and Parish Vicar at Saint-Michel de Madingou-Poste in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville), as the Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Nkayi.
Pope Leo XIV to Lebanese Youth: Love, Not Retaliation, is the Real Answer to Evil
Pope Leo XIV met Lebanese youth in the square in front of the Maronite Patriarchate of Antioch in Bkerké on the second day of his apostolic visit to Lebanon.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Urges Christians to make Justice “a shared vocation”
Christians in Cameroon must embrace justice as a personal and communal responsibility if the country is to build lasting peace, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has said in his 2025 Advent message.
