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Pope Leo XIV waves to those gathered for Mass on the solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV "deeply saddened" by Islamist Attack on Church in Damascus

Jun 24, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

On Sunday, June 22, eyewitnesses reported that two armed men stormed the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Elias in Douailah on the outskirts of the Syrian capital.

Today, June 24, We Celebrate The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Jun 24, 2025

John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus, and proclaiming that “the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.”. He was born to Zachary and Elizabeth, an elderly married couple. The Angel Gabriel had visited Zachary and told him that his wife would bear a child, even though she was already past the child-bearing age.

A group of young adults from the CAtholic Diocese of Phoenix in the U.S. at St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish. Credit: ACI Africa

Church in Africa “alive, vibrant”: Catholic Youths from Phoenix Diocese in U.S. on First-ever African Visit

Jun 23, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The Church in Africa is “alive and vibrant”, this is how Catholic youths from the Diocese of Phoenix in the U.S. visiting Kenya for their first-ever African trip have described their impressions after spending two weeks in the East African nation.

Credit: Abuja Centre of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI)

Integrating African Cultural Values in Counselling Practice among Objectives of New MA Program at Catholic Institute

Jun 23, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The new Master of Arts Degree in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy program set to begin in August at the Abuja Centre of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) is designed to realize some five objectives, one of which is training enrolled candidates “to integrate African cultural values in their psycho-spiritual counselling practice”.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of Johannesburg during the AMOF JOZI celebration. Credit: Archdiocese of Johannesburg Youth Department

Catholic Youths in South African Archdiocese Urged to “have the courage” to Follow God’s Calling

Jun 23, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has urged youths in his Metropolitan See to recognize in their hearts and courageously respond to God’s invitation to a life of purpose and service, which is grounded in a personal relationship with Him through faith in the person of Jesus Christ.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: RND BANGUI

CAR Heading for “highly detrimental” Impasse: Catholic Bishops Warn amid Political Unrest ahead of December Polls

Jun 23, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) have raised concerns over the political mood in the country, warning that persistent division and misinformation risk pushing the nation into a serious political deadlock ahead of the December 2025 polls. 

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Jubilee of Seminarians, Priests, Bishops Gets Underway in Rome with Over 6,000 in Attendance

Jun 23, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

More than 6,000 seminarians, bishops, and priests from five continents are in Rome this week to celebrate their jubilee as part of the Holy Year 2025.

Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Urge Participation in Planned National Day of Prayer, Fasting ahead of October Polls

Jun 23, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Members of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) have called upon the people of God in the East African nation to dedicate August 23 as a National Day of Prayer and fasting ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October.

Mr. Martin Malonza, Moderator  St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: ACI Africa

Church Construction Initiative Ambitious, “very big”, Official at Nairobi Slum Catholic Parish Says, Appeals for Support

Jun 23, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The Moderator of St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), has appealed for support to help take to the next level the ongoing construction of a new church building, an initiative he described as ambitious and “very big”.

Auxiliary Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera is secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. / Credit: “EWTN Noticias”/Screenshot

"Harming a victim is harming the image of God": Vatican Secretary for Protection of Minors

Jun 23, 2025

By Diego Lopez Marina

Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process that listens to, welcomes, and accompanies.”

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Vatican Backs Report Calling for Financial Reforms to Alleviate Global Debt Crisis

Jun 23, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The document was presented at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on June 20 as one of the main initiatives of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

Director Dallas Jenkins (left) and Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in the wildly successful TV series “The Chosen,” speak with journalists during a press conference on June 23, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

"The Chosen" Cast Visits Vatican After Filming Crucifixion Scenes in Italy

Jun 23, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Jonathan Roumie, castmates from “The Chosen,” and director Dallas Jenkins are at the Vatican this week after wrapping up three weeks of filming in southern Italy.

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola  at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa

“Africa should not lose hope”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Encourages Resilience amid Extremism, Violence

Jun 23, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has encouraged the people of God in Africa to remain hopeful despite ongoing violent conflicts and extremist activities in various parts of the continent.

Today, June 23, We Celebrate Blessed Basil Hopko

Jun 23, 2025

Blessed Basil Hopko is considered one of the many priests and religious martyred by Communism. He was born in Slovakia to poor parents. His father died when he was a year old and his mother left for the United States when he was four in seach of work.

Nine Parishioners Kidnapped, Two Killed, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Ordeal of Community “under siege”

Jun 23, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

A Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has recounted the ordeal following a June 12 attack in which nine parishioners were kidnapped and two others brutally killed, and denounced the violence wave that has gripped his parish since 2020 as a people “under siege”.

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG). Credit: GCBC

Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators

Jun 22, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have urged the country’s legislators to expedite the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).

Silver Jubilee of Sr. Mary Moraa Nyang’au of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Daughters of St. Paul/Pauline Sisters) at the Daughters of St. Paul Westlands premises in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: ACI Africa

Jubilee Celebration Not Moment of “canonization”: Catholic Bishop at Pauline Sister’s Silver Jubilee in Kenya

Jun 22, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Jubilee celebrations of Religious Life are not occasions to glorify perfection; they are opportunities to honor the depth, quality, and faithfulness of the vocation to Consecrated Life, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga has said.

June 11-14 SIGNIS Africa Conference and Regina Cultural and Art Exhibition at at Holy Ghost Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu. Credit: Gregory Odiakosa

To Boost Understanding Religious Icons, Images “must resonate with cultural” Contexts: SIGNIS Africa President

Jun 22, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The leadership of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has underlined the need to relate religious icons, symbols and other images with cultural context to enhance understanding among the local people.

Pope Leo XIV leads a eucharistic procession in Rome on June 22, 2025, for the feast of Corpus Christi . / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN

Christ is God’s Answer to Humanity’s Hunger: Pope Leo XIV on Corpus Christi Solemnity

Jun 22, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the faithful to “multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s Kingdom” as he presided for the first time as pope over Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus on June 22, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Humanity cries out and pleads for peace": Pope Leo XIV after U.S. Bombings in Iran

Jun 22, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“Today more than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace,” Pope Leo XIV said in remarks following his Angelus reflection June 22.