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Pope Francis to Be Discharged From Hospital on Sunday after Five Weeks, Doctors Say
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach
The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles has said.
“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained Priests against the dangers of being obsessed with power, amassing wealth, and engaging in inappropriate relationships.
Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process
Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time.
“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ
The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.
In Sports Initiative, Caritas Rwanda Targets Fathers on “positive parenting, crucial role” in Children Maturity
Caritas Rwanda has reached out to fathers in a football match initiative aimed fostering “positive parenting” in the landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge.
Today, March 22, We Celebrate St. Lea
March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered consecrated life, and attained great holiness through asceticism and prayer.
Time Frame for Pope Francis’ Discharge from Hospital Still Uncertain: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day.
Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”
Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Celebrates Fathers Embracing Responsibilities amid Difficult Times
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has lauded fathers who persevere through hardships to nurture loving and well-cared for families.
Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties
The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).
Caritas Zambia Opposes Proposal to Amend Constitution Months to General Elections
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to postpone amendments to its Constitution until after the country’s general elections slated for 2026.
Today, March 21, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Flue
Today, the universal church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas of Flue. During his lifetime, the Swiss saint had 10 children, became a hermit and later prevented a civil war.
Solidarity Letters to Pope Francis Surge as He Marks 33 Days in Hospital, Vatican Official Denies Resignation Rumors
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”
The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.
Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions
The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.
Ongoing National Solidarity Week in Angola Fostering “love, compassion, hope”: Caritas Official
The ongoing National Solidarity Week in Angola is fostering love, compassion, and hope through various charitable initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, the National Secretary of Caritas Angola has said.
South African Priest Urges Trump to Reconsider Funding Cuts, Show Mercy to Women and Children in Gaza
The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called on United States President Donald Trump to show mercy and compassion toward vulnerable groups especially in Africa and the Middle East who stand to bear the greatest brunt of U.S. funding cuts.
Today, March 20, We Celebrate St. Herbert
Not much is known about the life of St. Herbert, other than he was a Hermit of England and a good friend of St. Cuthbert.
