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Recent Deaths in “Saba saba” Anti-government Protests in Kenya about “legitimate yearning of young Kenyans”: Archbishop
The deaths and injuries during the July 7 (Saba Saba) anti-government protests in Kenya were about a push for accountability, economic opportunities, and the dignity of Kenyans, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Book on the Thought of Pope Francis to be Distributed in Buenos Aires Province Schools
The government of Buenos Aires province in Argentina will distribute the book “The Teacher: The Humanism of Pope Francis” in public and private schools.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Decries Rise in Child Abduction as War Rages on in Northern Province
A Catholic Priest working in the embattled Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique has condemned the increased cases of child abduction in the province, warning that the protracted conflict is robbing children of hope and safety.
Today, August 12, We Celebrate Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
"In Madame de Chantal I have found the perfect woman, whom Solomon had difficulty finding in Jerusalem". - St. Francis de Sales, her spiritual director.
In Collective Statement, Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Highlight “pastoral priorities” amid Faith Decline Concerns
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) who met for their Plenary Assembly from August 4-8 have highlighted “pastoral priorities” for the region that they say is experiencing a decline in faith practice, with the people of God said to be moving towards “practical atheism.”
Delegates at III Pan African Congress Call for Support of African Missionaries Frustrated by Immigration Challenges
Delegates of the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life who gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan from August 5-10 have called for the support of African missionaries who are experiencing hardships in their missions, especially those set back by immigration challenges.
Choose “morally acceptable alternatives”: Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Province to Childless Couples
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri are imploring childless couples to consider “morally acceptable alternatives” such as child adoption and foster parenting.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Cautions Youths against Threats to Marriage and Family Life
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged the young men and women in his Metropolitan See to embrace marriage as “a singular vocation”, cautioning them against ideologies that threaten the family.
Pope Leo XIV Approves Measures Benefiting Families of Vatican Employees
Pope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting family subsidies.
Single Parents in the Catholic Church Should Be Accompanied to Embrace Sacraments: Kenyan Canonist
Accompanying single parents in the Catholic Church involves bringing them back to the sacramental life, a Kenyan Catholic Canonist has said.
Malawi Catholic Bishops Pledge to Advance Resolutions of Inaugural National Eucharistic Congress
The Catholic Bishops of Malawi have committed to ensuring a successful implementation of the resolutions from the inaugural National Eucharistic Congress, held from August 5-9 at Our Lady of Africa Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
Today, August 11, We Celebrate Saint Clare of Assisi
"Go forth without fear, Christian soul, for you have a good guide for your journey. Go forth without fear, for He that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother." - Saint Clare, on her deathbed in 1253
In Case You Missed Them: Some Other Moments of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda and Photos
Not much attention might have been given to some moments during the recently concluded July 30 – August 4 20th Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops under their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.
Kenyan Catholic Priest Calls for “culturally sensitive” Approach in Addressing Modernity in Liturgy
The biggest challenge in Catholic liturgy today is balancing “tradition and modernity”, a Kenyan Catholic Priest has said, and called for a contextualized approach in handling emerging liturgical issues.
Launched Youth Vocational Skill Centre in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “self-reliance, community development”
In a bid to combat youth unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has launched a vocational training centre through its Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI).
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine “time of grace” in Angola: Official
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola has been described as a time of grace, marked by spiritual renewal, national unity, and careful preparation to welcome thousands of pilgrims to one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant Marian sites.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy and Vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily actions.
Today, August 10, We Celebrate St. Lawrence
"'Just as Christ laid down his life for us, so we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.' My brethren, Lawrence understood this and, understanding, he acted on it. In his life he loved Christ; in his death he followed in his footsteps." - St. Augustine, in a sermon on the feast of Saint Lawrence
Faith Groups in Africa Propose Move from Systems Prioritizing “profit over people” in Safeguarding Biodiversity
Faith groups in Africa have challenged African leaders to embrace economic systems that respect the dignity of all people, and not those focused on making profits, as the continent fights to protect biodiversity.
Catholic Canonists Seek to Address Plight of Single Parents and their Children in Kenya
Single parents and the children they are raising feel sidelined by the Church and in key areas, a Catholic Sister working in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said, highlighting the need for formation to change how this group of people are perceived.
