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“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.
Catholic Environmentalist Lauds Groundbreaking Climate Finance Watch Tool Piloted in Kenya as Important in Climate Space
The Laudato Si Movement Africa Programs Coordinator has underscored the importance of the first-ever Climate Finance Watch Tool in funding climate action, loss and damage.
New President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Pledges to Foster “deep, visible unity” among the Clergy
The newly elected President of the National Confraternity of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has expressed commitment to promoting unity among the members in the West African nation during his tenure in office.
Christian Entity Calls for Justice for Employee Assaulted by Police in UK while Protesting Atrocities in Sudan
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organisation, is calling for justice for its employee who was assaulted in Newcastle by the police while protesting against atrocities caused by the ongoing war in Sudan.
"Peace is possible," Pope Leo XIV Says After Visits to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon showed that “peace is possible,” pointing to renewed steps toward Christian unity and powerful encounters with the Lebanese people still seeking justice after the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
Today, December 7, We Celebrate St. Ambrose
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Ambrose, the brilliant Bishop of Milan who influenced St. Augustine's conversion and was named a Doctor of the Church. Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman intellectual culture with the Catholic faith.
Catholic Bishop in Zambia Hopeful Spiritual Fruits of Church’s Jubilee Year Will Guide Faithful into 2026
The Local Ordinary of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mansa has expressed confidence that the graces of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year will continue to sustain the spiritual energy of the people of God under his pastoral care into the new ecclesiastical year.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Concrete Solidarity, Courageous Hope During Advent Season
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to embrace Advent as a season of concrete solidarity, courageous hope, and renewed commitment to serving those in need.
Neglecting Education is Creating a “dysfunctional future” for Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and social collapse unless families, communities, and government urgently recommit to educating and morally forming children, Bishop Anselm Umoren, has said.
