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“Listen to them”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Adults-Youths Interactive Communication
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri in Kenya is advocating for open and interactive communication between adults and youths in the East African nation.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Denounce “murderous chaos”, Call for Constitutionalism, “meaningful prosecutions”
Recent successive street demonstrations in various Kenyan cities and townships have degenerated into “murderous chaos” with reported loss of human life, injuries and destruction of property, members of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) have lamented.
Today, Monday, July 11, We Celebrate St. Benedict
On July 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century abbot who gave Christian monasticism its lasting foundation in Western Europe.
South Sudan at 14: Catholic Bishops Emphasize Significance of Independence, Urge Focus on Nation Building
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan have, in separate messages including video recordings, expressed their respective goodwill message on the 14th Independence Day marked on July 9. They emphasize the significance of independence and urge a focus on nation building.
“Church Life Africa” Initiative Mobilizing Young Lay Catholics as “foot soldiers” for Theological Renewal in Africa
Members of Church Life Africa (CLA) are mobilizing youthful Catholic laity in an initiative aimed at realizing a theological renewal on the continent, an official of the entity has said.
Pope Leo XIV Erects Kapsabet Catholic Diocese in Kenya, Appoints Pioneer Bishop
Pope Leo XIV has erected the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet as the 28th Episcopal See in Kenya, carved out from the country’s Eldoret Catholic Diocese.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Persecution of Catechists, Decry Neglect of Social Services, Infrastructure
Catholic Bishops in Angola have expressed concern about the worsening social conditions in remote parts of the country and denounced the persecution of Catechists accused of witchcraft.
Ahead of World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, Pope Leo XIV Urges Hope, Care
For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which is set to be celebrated on July 27, Pope Leo XIV issued a message of hope to the elderly.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Announces Diocesan Synod on “what kind of Buea Diocese do we want”
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has announced the convocation of a Diocesan Synod to be held in May 2026 and called on Clergy, members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) and the Laity to prayerfully discern the future of the Cameroonian Episcopal See following its 75th anniversary celebrations.
18 Newly Ordained Deacons, Priests in Kenya’s Bungoma Diocese Urged To Be Hospitable, Serve God “wholeheartedly”
Members of the Clergy are expected to be welcoming to their colleagues, always fostering the spirit of hospitality, Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has said.
Catholic Activist Initiates Petition for Kenyan President to “withdraw” Vote in Favor of LGBT at United Nations
Ann Kioko, the Campaigns Director at CitizenGo, has initiated a petition that seeks to compel President William Ruto of Kenya to “withdraw” his July 5 vote “in favour” of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Catholic Priest Shares How He Battled Depression, Emerged from "dark pit" of Temptation to Suicide
Spanish priest Salvador Aguado Miguel shares his testimony following last week's suicide of beloved Italian Father Matteo Balzano.
Today, July 10, We Celebrate St. Amalberga
St. Amalberga, otherwise Amelia, was born at Brabantrelated, and was in some way related to Pepin of Landen. Whether she was a sister or niece, the Bollandists are not sure. She was married to Witger and became the mother of three saints: Gudila, Reinelda, and Emembertus.
At Plenary, Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan Urges Realization of Late Pope Francis’ Wish for “true, durable peace”
Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan, the first-ever resident Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan, has recalled the late Pope Francis’ visit to the country in 2023, and called for the realization of “true and durable peace” that the late Pontiff desired.
Plans Underway for First-Ever National Eucharistic Congress in Malawi to “renew faith”, Part of 2025 July Jubilee Year
Plans are underway for the realization of the first-ever national Eucharistic Congress in Malawi, an official of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has said.
Like in Construction Projects, Let’s Also “plan strategies” to Grow God’s Kingdom: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The strategies that go into construction projects need to be extended to the evangelization mission in view of growing the Kingdom of God on earth, Archbishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza has said.
Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Foster Joy in Ministry, Carry Cross “with dignity”
The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called upon Deacon Daniel Jorge Furtado dos Reis, whom he ordained a Priest on July 6, to foster joy in his Priestly ministry, carrying his cross “with dignity”.
Funeral of Portuguese Soccer Star Diogo Jota of Liverpool Club: Catholic Background, Tributes, Mourning, Final Farewell
The funeral of Portuguese soccer players Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died last Thursday in a traffic accident, was held in an atmosphere of deep recollection and sadness, but also of hope,
Engage in Vocation Discernment: Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Seminarians against “distraction” During Holidays
Bishop Almeida Kanda of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando has challenged Seminarians to make good use of their period of vacation, taking time to discern their journey in response to God’s calling.
Let’s Pursue “paths that lead to peace”: Vatican-based Cardinal to Ghanaians
To achieve lasting peace in all regions of Ghana, citizens must be willing to pursue a path that genuinely leads to peace, Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson has said.
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