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Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo

Catholic Bishop in Angola Concerned About Consequences of Conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Calls for Peace

Mar 31, 2025

By João Vissesse

Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola has expressed concern about the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that it could have direct or indirect consequences for Angola.

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Approves Decree to Advance Sainthood Causes of Five People, Including Papua New Guinean

Mar 31, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María Carmen of Venezuela.

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese. Credit: The Kukah Center

“Democratize development to develop democracy”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Political Leaders

Mar 31, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

There is need for politicians in Africa to go beyond the ethnicities they identify with and facilitate the realization of development projects across distinctive affiliations, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese has said.

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar. / Credit: ACI Prensa/EWTN News

“More than anything, our people need peace": Cardinal in Myanmar after Earthquake, Highlights Other Needs

Mar 31, 2025

By Walter Sanchez Silva

“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people need peace.”

Saint of the day: Today, March 31, We Celebrate Bl. Jane of Toulouse

Mar 31, 2025

Blessed Jane lived in the French town of Toulouse during the 13th century. A Carmelite monastery was founded in the same town in 1240 which exposed Jane to the Carmelite lifestyle and spirituality.

“Resist any temptation to revert to arms”: Catholic Bishops to Parties Implicated in Rising Tensions in South Sudan

Mar 30, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) are calling on all parties implicated in the rising tensions in the East-Central African nation to refrain from violence and recommit to peace efforts.

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Catholic Bishops in Niger Urge Christians, Muslims to “unite to overcome evil and hatred”

Mar 30, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a moment for Christians and Muslims to unite in overcoming evil and hatred, Catholic Bishops in Niger have said.

“This must stop”: Participants in Planned Protests in Nigerian Catholic Diocese Call for End to Abductions, Killings

Mar 30, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi have emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the Clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees. 

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“Action is needed now”: Caritas Zambia Calls for Establishment of Specialized Courts to Handle Child Defilement Cases

Mar 30, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Caritas Zambia has urged the Zambian government to establish fast-track courts specifically designed to expedite the trial of child defilement cases, which are reportedly on the rise in the Southern African nation. 

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus Heals Our Wounds So We Can Love Others

Mar 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments of healing.”

Today, March 30, We Celebrate St. John Climacus

Mar 30, 2025

St. John Climacus was born around the year 525 in Palestine. As a youth, he excelled in his studies and was highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge. 

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Africa’s Catholic Journalists Urged to Foster “better, appropriate” Reporting on Migrants, Refugees

Mar 29, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Catholic journalists in Africa will do well to steer off news negativity on migrants and refugees and instead have them portrayed in “a better and appropriate” manner, Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania has appealed.

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UK Christian Entity, Civil Rights Groups Want Sudan Situation Listed “full-fledged agenda item” at Planned EU Meeting

Mar 29, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

As the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan nears two years since it started, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has joined civil rights organizations in petitioning the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs ministers to include the Northeast African nation “as a full-fledged agenda item” at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for April 14.

Fr. John Ubaechu. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri

Catholic Priest Abducted from Owerri in Nigeria Regains Freedom, Chancellor Appreciates “fraternal solidarity, prayers”

Mar 29, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed. 

Caritas Day 2025 in Angola: Catholic Bishop Urges Active Participation in Caritas’ Mission of Charity

Mar 29, 2025

By João Vissesse

The President of Caritas Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to practice charity through concrete actions.

Pope Francis looks out at the crowd gathered below his hospital window at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on March 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot

Hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy Priests Gather in Rome, Pope Francis Lauds their Witnessing “to paternal face of God”

Mar 29, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.

Today, March 29, We Celebrate St. Joseph of Arimathea

Mar 29, 2025

St. Joseph of Arimathea is a disciple of Jesus Christ who is mentioned in each account of the Passion narrative. After the Passion of the Lord, Joseph, a member of the Jewish council went to Pilate and asked for possession of the body of Jesus. After receiving this permission, Joseph had Jesus laid in a nearby tomb.

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South Sudan’s Faith Leaders Meet President for Prayers amid Brewing Conflict, Advisories to Non-Locals

Mar 28, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has held a meeting with faith leaders in the East-Central African nation to re-affirm his commitment to restoring peace in the country that is facing renewed conflict with the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar.

At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”

Mar 28, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the Lord in His service, the homilist at his burial has said.

Catholic Men in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese Lauded for “essential role as leaders, advocates for change”

Mar 28, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has praised Catholic men in the Archdiocese of Freetown for their vital role as leaders and agents of change, recognizing their ability to contribute to both spiritual growth and socio-economic development.