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Today, July 4, We Celebrate St. Andrew of Crete
Celebrated by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on July 4, Saint Andrew of Crete was a seventh-and eighth-century monk, bishop, and hymn-writer.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment.
“Being young is a resource”: Catholic Bishop Urges Patience among Kenya’s Youths amid Multiple Challenges
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya is urging the country’s youths be patient as they grapple with multiple challenges.
“Near-death experience”: Armed Robbers Attack Catholic Sisters’ Home for Girls in Mozambique
Armed robbers have attacked the girls’ home under the auspices of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (HMSS) in the Catholic Diocese of Pemba in Northern Mozambique, where violent incidents are reportedly on the rise, the Pontifical and Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has reported.
At Planned Sierra Leone’s National Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishops Hope to Foster “path of conversion”
Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone have expressed optimism that the planned National Pilgrimage scheduled for November 21 will be an opportunity for the people of God in the West African nation to seek not only the “path of conversion” but also national cohesion.
“Tell facts as they are”: Catholic Archbishop in Zambia Calls for Responsible, Ethical Journalism ahead of 2026 Polls
Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola has called on media practitioners in the South African nation to resist sensationalism and distorting of facts.
Vatican Hopes New Mass Prayers Will Renew Care for God’s Creation
The “Mass for the Care of Creation,” inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, has prayers and Mass readings designed “to ask God for the ability to care for creation.”
New Pastoral Guidelines for Infant Baptism, Celebration of Funerals in Guinea Issued to Foster Access
Catholic Bishops in Guinea have issued new pastoral guidelines on the administration of infant Baptism and the Funeral celebration countrywide, with directives that affirm the Church’s commitment to inclusivity, mercy, and fidelity to Canon Law.
Today, July 3, We Celebrate St. Thomas, Apostle
On July 3, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Best known for his initial unwillingness to believe the other apostles in their claim that Jesus had risen from the dead, St. Thomas can teach the faithful about believing without seeing.
Call to “End Hunger, Nourish Dignity” among Priorities in Cape Town Declaration of G20 Symposium on Global Justice
Participants in the two-day International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity held at the University of Cape Town in South Africa have endorsed the “Cape Town Declaration” in which they outline priority commitments, including the need to realize human dignity with an end to hunger.
“Simply unacceptable”: Catholic Bishops in Togo Denounce Police Brutality after Killing of Seven in Protests
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have denounced police brutality against protesters, who they say took to the streets to demand the resignation of the country’s President, Faure Gnassingbé, following constitutional changes that could extend his rule indefinitely.
Parish Church in Lubumbashi Archdiocese, DR Congo, Closed after Desecration, Tabernacle “vandalized”, Hosts Burned
The church of St. Francis of Assisi Luano Parish of Lubumbashi Catholic Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was desecrated in a June 30 incident, when the desecrators forcefully accessed the building, vandalized the tabernacle, and set on fire hosts, the Vicar General of the Congolese Metropolitan See has confirmed.
“I offer assurance of my prayers”: Pope Leo XIV Expresses Spiritual Solidarity with Victims of Deadly Stampede in CAR
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual solidarity with victims of the tragic incident at Barthélémy Boganda High School in Bangui Catholic Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR), claimed at least 20 lives and injured dozens.
Pope Leo XIV’s Hometown Votes to Purchase His Childhood Home
In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held on July 1, the village council of Dolton, Illinois, voted to purchase the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.
Catholic Church’s Role in Education, Healthcare Discussed at Pope Leo XIV’s Audience with Equatorial Guinean President
The Catholic Church’s role in promoting formal education and healthcare in Equatorial Guinea was one of the topics discussed during the June 28 meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the President of the Central African nation, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Catholics to Show Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, to “Pray the Rosary daily”
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has urged Catholics to entrust the new Roman Pontiff to the maternal protection of the Virgin of Muxima and the guidance of the Holy Spirit by praying the Holy Rosary every day for Pope Leo XIV.
South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Reflects on His 17 Years of Episcopal Ministry, Says It’s Been “a daily sacrifice”
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has described his 17 years of Episcopal Ministry in the world’s youngest nation as a “a daily sacrifice”.
Today, July 2, We Celebrate St. Otto, Bishop
On July 2, the Church celebrates the life and work of St. Otto. He was born in 1060 in Swabia, and died on June 30, 1139. He was the Bishop of Bamberg, an indefatigable evengelizer, and the apostle of the Pomeranians.
SECAM Joins Other Faith Leaders, European Civil Societies to Urge “justice in Africa–Europe Agricultural Relations”
Member of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith leaders from across the globe, and civil society organizations from Europe to advocate for “justice in Africa-Europe agricultural relations”.
Cardinal Ambongo: Opposition to Same-sex Blessings Not "African exception"
“The position taken by Africa was also the position of so many bishops here in Europe. It’s not just an African exception,” Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo said.
