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Pope Leo XIV Recognizes Martyrdom of Two Priests Killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in which Waffen-SS units murdered at least 770 civilians.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for U.S. Military Intervention at Congressional Hearing
A Nigerian Catholic bishop said U.S. military intervention is warranted at a Nov. 20 hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.
What Do We Know About the Presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is an example for all of us in our struggle for holiness.
Today, November 21, We Celebrate Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Africa’s Debt Crisis “an ethical, spiritual tragedy”: South African Catholic Sister at G20 Social Summit Side Event
The Associate Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has described Africa's debt crisis as “an ethical and spiritual tragedy” that needs to be addressed, noting that the debt is having a profound impact on the poor across the continent.
Catholic Bishops in West Africa Urge Governments to Tackle Corruption, Insecurity, Youth Unemployment
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape-Verde, and Guinea-Bissau (CESMCVGB) are calling on their respective governments to take urgent and decisive action against corruption, insecurity, and rising youth unemployment, issues they say are pushing their nations deeper into social and economic crisis.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for "serious renewal" among Clergy to Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for “serious renewal” in the “clerical culture” in which members of the Clergy operate in order to address the allegations of sexual abuse in the Church.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kenya's Kakamega Diocese Remembered for Humility, Obedience to Be Laid to Rest November 21
Bishop Philip Sulumeti of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kakamega who passed on on November 9 at the age of 88 has been remembered for his humility, respect to authority, and fatherly love.
World’s Tallest Our Lady of Fátima Monument Inaugurated in Brazil
The world’s tallest monument dedicated to Our Lady of Fátima was inaugurated in Crato, located in Ceará state in northeastern Brazil.
Africa is Facing “a debt crisis of deep moral urgency”: UN Official at Church's G20 Social Summit Gathering
The United Nations (UN) Women Adviser for East and Southern Africa has decried the continent's increasing debt terming it as a crisis that requires serious moral intervention.
Kidnapped Nigerian Priest Still Alive, Catholic Archdiocese Clarifies after Social Media Accounts of Cleric’s Murder
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria has refuted circulating social media reports that Fr. Bobbo Paschal, abducted on November 17, has been killed.
Microsoft Says it Will Not Discriminate against Religious Groups after Investor Criticism
On Oct. 10, Microsoft and Boyer Research, a group of shareholders represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group, signed the agreement.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis.
Nigeria “no longer safe for children”: Catholic Bishop on Abduction of 25 School Girls
Bishop Yohana Dauwa Bulus of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has raised concern about the safety of children in the West African country following the November 17 abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State.
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht.
Clergy, Religious Cautioned against Social Media “celebritization” at Communicators Meeting in Kenya
The rapidly evolving digital environment is introducing new pressures that sometimes lead Clergy and the men and women Religious toward “celebritization”, a communication expert at the Dicastery for Communication (DFC) has warned.
Selfishness Destroying African Societies, Vatican-based Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Shift to Christ-Centered Love
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has cautioned that a growing culture of selfishness is eroding Africa’s social values, weakening communal bonds, and threatening the transformative power of the Gospel across the continent.
Official of Bishops’ Conference in Southern Africa Urges G20 Leaders to Courageously Reform Global Debt System
The Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is urging G20 leaders to courageously reform the global debt system to foster hope across the African continent.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Priest as Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, who has been serving as Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as the assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.
Synod on Synodality Reports Reveal Continued Study on Women, But Not Female Diaconate
The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the Vatican’s controversial restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass.
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