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Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with countries where Christians are persecuted and prayed for families that have lost their loved ones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where attacks targeting Christians are said to be emerging.
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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has called on youths in the West African nation to reject the rising culture of idleness, moral compromise, and the “get-rich-quick” mentality, urging them instead to embrace hard work, responsibility, and authentic Christian living.
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has urged members of the Polish community in the country to not give in to fear amid contemporary challenges in the country and to remain steadfast in witnessing to their faith.
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety.
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Members of the Lebanese Catholic diaspora hope the new pontiff will continue his papal predecessors’ solidarity with the Middle East’s most Christian country.
On the occasion of the National Day of Peace, marked annually on November 15 in Ivory Coast, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have expressed concern over post-election violence and urged national leaders to embrace dialogue, reconciliation and concrete steps towards lasting peace.
On Nov. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the life and example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a medieval noblewoman who responded to personal tragedy by embracing St. Francis' ideals of poverty and service. A patron of secular Franciscans, she is especially beloved to Germans, as well as the faithful of her native Hungary.
A Nigerian Catholic Priest whose early life was defined by poverty, sacrifice, and misunderstandings has recounted how these hardships prolonged his journey to Priestly Ordination by more than two decades.
Religious leaders in Malawi have condemned a recent High Court ruling that expands access to “safe abortion” for victims of sexual violence, pledging to challenge the decision and defend the sanctity of life from conception.
The Hungarian Ambassador in Kenya has urged the second graduating class of Tangaza University (TU) to let their faith guide them in the fast-changing, technology-driven world.
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have decried multiple vices undermining national cohesion—particularly divisive rhetoric, intolerance, and growing social tension—and are urging Ghanaians to “return to values of integrity” through dialogue, inclusivity, and shared responsibility rooted in a “synodal” approach that promotes justice and peace.
Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall for a festive meal marking the World Day of the Poor.
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has lauded the people of God in the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda for the successful renovation of St. Joseph Cathedral, praising their faith, dedication, and resilience.
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has urged couples to restore trust, transparency, and genuine companionship in their homes, stressing that even strained marriages “can still be a marvel.”
The Vicar General of the Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has called the staff in Catholic-sponsored schools to promote an education that forms socially responsible citizens, who are committed to justice and the common good.
Celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor on the Ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians not to retreat into a closed or “religious” world of their own, but to help make human society “a space of fraternity and dignity for all, without exception.”
On November 16, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. Born on July 25, 1880 in Benevento, Italy, he lived out the Gospel through his position as a teacher and physician.
On Nov. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition, Saint Gertrude of Helfta, better known as “St. Gertrude the Great.”