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Uganda Martyrs Day 2025: Pilgrims Urged to Foster Martyrs’ Legacy, “to serve selflessly” with Hope, Love, Courage
Bishop Christopher Kakooza of the Catholic Diocese of Lugazi in Uganda has called upon pilgrims at this year’s celebrations of Uganda Martyrs at Namugongo Shrine to promote the legacy of the martyrs in the East African nation, serving “selflessly” and being sources of hope, love, and courage.
Giving Hope amid Hopelessness? Kenyan Dicastery for Communication Consultor on Practice of Hope Journalism amid Distress
The call upon Catholic journalists to be sources of hope in their messaging and delivery of information can be a challenge if very communicator is experiencing distress, a Kenyan Consultor of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication has said.
At Ordination in Guinea-Bissau, Catholic Bishop Urges Priests-elect to “never forget” God’s Calling as “always a gift”
The call to be at God’s service in the Priestly ministry is to be “always” understood as a gift from Him, Bishop José Lampra Cá of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has said.
Let’s Not Ignore “child poverty”, Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Appeals, Urges “serious investment” in Youths
On the occasion of the International Children’s Day marked on June 1, Archbishop Inácio Saúre of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nampula in Mozambique has cautioned against undermining poverty among children in the Southern African nation.
Pope Leo XIV to Gather Cardinals on June 13 for Final Approval to Canonizations of 8 Blesseds
Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations of eight blesseds whose causes were promoted by Pope Francis.
WCD 2025: How SIGNIS Africa is Promoting “Citizen Journalists of Hope” Initiative to Counter News Negativity
The leadership of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has used the occasion of the 2025 World Communications Day (WCD) to examine the five-year-old initiative targeting Catholic youths dubbed “Citizen Journalists of hope”.
Newly Appointed National Executive Secretary for Communications in Kenya Championing Family-Centred Journalism
A journalism practice that prioritizes messages that foster the institution of the family can go a long way in safeguarding the society’s basic unit, enriching members with values that bring them joy and fulfilment, the newly appointed National Executive Secretary for the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.
At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life
“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning, because God loves our life,” Leo said.
Today, June 4, We Celebrate St. Francis Caracciolo
Born in Villa Santa Maria, Italy on October 13, 1563, Francis Caracciolo was given the name Ascanio at his baptism. His mother was a relative of St. Thomas Aquinas. He lived a virtuous life as a youth and seemed inclined towards a religious vocation.
“We speak same language”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop Appeals for Unity between Warring Communities after Priest’s Murder
Communities in bandit-infested Kerio Valley in Kenya, where Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett was murdered have more that unites them than divides them, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret that serves the area has said.
Catholic Diocesan Priests Decry “systematic persecution of Christians” in Nigerian State, Say Bishop Targeted
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) ministering in the country’s Makurdi Diocese have condemned a wave of deadly targeted attacks in what they have termed “systematic persecution of Christians” aimed at causing distress to their Local Ordinary, Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe.
Like the Virgin Mary, Let’s Live Christian Faith “dynamically, through action”: Bishop to Legion of Mary in Mozambique
Members of the Legion of Mary in Mozambique have been urged to seek the inspiration of the Blessed Virgin Mary in living their Christian faith.
Form “honest citizens”, Committed to Country’s Growth, Common Good: Bishop to Officials of Catholic Institute in Angola
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has urged staff of the Institute of Religious Sciences of Angola (ICRA) to aim for the training of students committed to honesty and the common good.
Popemobile Converted into Ambulance Blocked from Entering Gaza
Ongoing border restrictions have prevented Pope Francis’ former popemobile, which was refurbished with essential medical equipment, from reaching its destination.
Catholic Journalists Have a Role in Shaping “the message of our time”: Media Council of Kenya CEO
Catholic media practitioners in Kenya have been challenged to actively contribute to shaping messages in today’s world, especially in the face of growing moral and social challenges.
Catholic Sisters “indefinitely” Close Mission Stations in Bandit-Infested Kenyan Community Days after Priest’s Murder
Members of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters (OSB) have “indefinitely” shut down their mission and hospital apostolate in Kerio Valley, a region served by Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, “until the area is safe for service”.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.
Today, June 3, We Celebrate St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda
St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. St. Charles and his companions were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964.
At WCD 2025 Celebrations in Nairobi, Catholic Bishop Urges “responsible” Media Engagement, Decries News Negativity
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has underscored the need for Catholic journalists to engage the media responsibly, shunning the traditional media practice that fosters news negativity through a focus on misfortunes and tragedies.
Nigeria’s Catholic Priests “an endangered species”: Catholic Bishop Decries Surge in Abductions of Clergy
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has condemned the growing trend of abductions and killings targeting the Catholic Clergy in the country.
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