Advertisement
Latest Headlines
At Launch of Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nigerian Diocese, Catholic Bishop Urges “work toward healing, rebuilding”
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intentionally work toward healing, rebuilding, and renewed commitment to the Christian faith as the Diocese marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Surge in Violence in Eastern Equatoria State
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has appealed for peace, dialogue, and reconciliation following a surge in violence across Eastern Equatoria State.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Proposes Creation of Environmental Clubs to Foster “care for our common home”
Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has launched its 2025/2026 Pastoral Year with a call on the Metropolitan See’s pastoral units to establish environmental clubs to promote awareness of the care for the environment.
“The world is watching”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Religious to Guard Their Words, Actions in Digital Era
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) “to be careful” with what they say and do, warning that their words and actions can quickly become public in the age of social media.
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
On Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom he asked to come to his aid.
Today, December 13, We Celebrate St. Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.
National Youth Conference a “Pentecost” of Unity, Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Deeper Communion with Christ
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the six-day National Youth Conference, which he officially opened on Tuesday, December 9, as a “Pentecost” of unity and urged young Catholics across the East African nation to deepen their communion with Jesus Christ.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Mourns Victims of Fuel Tanker Explosion, Calls for Prayer, Solidarity
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed “deep sorrow” following the tragic fuel tanker explosion that struck the Likomba neighborhood in Tiko early Friday, December 12, leaving eight people dead and several others injured.
Tanzanian Catholic Bishop Appeals for National Unity, Peace, Invokes Intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary
Bishop Wolfgang Pisa of the Catholic Diocese of Lindi in Tanzania has called upon citizens of the East African nation to seek unity and peace through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, urging an end to divisive language following unrest that has persisted since the October 29 elections.
“Persecuted and thriving”: Catholic Priest on Resilience of Christians in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria continue to demonstrate resilience and vitality amid violent assaults by extremist groups such as Boko Haram, a Priest from the West African country has said.
Pope Leo XIV Warns about Risks to Church When Intelligence Agencies "act for nefarious purposes"
In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting their jobs both ethically and morally.
Pope Leo XIV Praises Christian Archaeology, Capable of "bringing to light anonymous holiness"
Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 published a new apostolic letter in which he praised Christian archaeology as a work capable of “giving a voice to the silence of history.”
Pope Leo XIV, in Meeting with Award Committee, Calls for Concrete Acts of Charity
Pope Leo XIV urged concrete acts of charity and solidarity in a world marked by conflict as he met with the committee that chooses recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds Missionaries for Laying Strong Foundation of Faith in Umuahia Diocese
The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has lauded the evangelization efforts of the missionaries who laid the strong foundation upon which the faith of the people of God in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia continues to thrive.
Today, December 12, We Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven" appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a poor Indian from Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City. She identified herself as the Mother of the True God and instructed him to have the bishop build a church on the site. As a sign for the bishop, she left an image of herself imprinted miraculously on his tilma, a poor quality cactus-cloth. The tilma should have deteriorated within 20 years but shows no sign of decay after over 470 years. To this day it defies all scientific explanations of its origin.
Pauline Sisters in Africa Move to Nurture Love for Reading in Groundbreaking Children’s Literary Event
Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Africa are organizing their first-ever children’s literary event as they seek to nurture knowledge and foster a love for reading among children.
Nigeria’s President Commends Security Agencies after Rescue of 100 Students Abducted from Catholic School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has commended the country’s security agencies for the rescue of 100 children of the 303 individuals who were abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all kidnapped persons across the country.
Faith Actors in Africa Urged to Champion Alignment of “spiritual values with scientific solutions” Towards Clean Energy
Faith actors in Africa have been challenged to use their voices to champion aligning “spiritual values with scientific solutions” to safeguard the future of clean energy on the world’s second-largest continent.
Golden Jubilee Year in Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launched With Call to Harness Digital Evangelization
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong has urged the faithful under his pastoral care to harness the available modern tools of communication to evangelize and reach more people who may not be accessible through traditional evangelization methods with the Gospel message.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Promoting "cultural diplomacy" to Overcome Borders and Prejudices
Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion of “cultural diplomacy.”
