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Today, October 22, We Celebrate Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 22, 2025

Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy.

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021. / Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Fact Check: Did the Vatican Library Open a Prayer Room for Muslims?

Oct 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Reports circulating in media outlets and on social media in October 2025 allege that the Vatican has opened a prayer room for Muslims in the Apostolic Library.

Chairman of the Pastoral Department at the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Same. Credit: Paulines Africa

“A vital gathering”: Tanzanian Bishop on First-Ever AMECEA Regional Conference for Safeguarding in Seminaries

Oct 21, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Chairman of the Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo, has described the maiden regional conference on safeguarding in seminaries as “a vital gathering” aimed at strengthening protection measures through “cross-learning and dialogue.”

Asher Kaufman. Credit: Children's Rosary

Faith in Motion: U.S. Teen Touring Seven African Nations to Promote Children’s Rosary

Oct 21, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Asher Kaufman left the comfort of his home in Connecticut USA several months ago, and has been visiting African countries to grow the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent.

Archbishop Julien Kaboré during the maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana's Catholic Diocese of Accra. Credit: Depsocom Accra Archdiocese/St. Dominic Catholic Church, Mallam, Accra
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Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana's Accra Archdiocese Ends with Calls for Missionary Zeal, Marian Devotion

Oct 21, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The first-ever Rosary Congress in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has ended with renewed calls for missionary zeal, deeper Marian devotion, and a stronger commitment to living out the Gospel in daily life.

St. Paul the Apostle Kibibi Parish of Kisangani Archdiocese. Credit: Kisangani Archdiocese.

Catholic Priests “safe, unharmed” after Armed Robbery at Parish in DR Congo’s Kisangani Archdiocese

Oct 21, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Two members of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (SMM/Montfort Missionaries), also known as, are “safe and unharmed” following an armed robbery at their Parish residence in the Archdiocese of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on October 17.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks at the release of Aid to the Church in Need’s “Religious Freedom in the World Report 2025” at the Vatican on Oct. 21, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Aid to the Church in Need: Authoritarian Regimes Are Greatest Threat to Religious Freedom

Oct 21, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Authoritarian regimes are among the main drivers of religious discrimination and persecution in 52 countries, according to an Aid to the Church in Need report.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angolan Catholic Bishop Faults Judicial System for Deepening Corruption, Calls for Moral, Institutional Renewal

Oct 21, 2025

By João Vissesse

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has blamed the country’s judicial system for perpetuating a cycle of impunity, corruption, and national decay.

Credit: Teams of Our Lady (END) in Ivory Coast

Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Teams of Our Lady to “persevere in prayer, trust in God”

Oct 21, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has urged members of the Teams of Our Lady (END) to deepen their trust in God and remain steadfast in prayer as they continue the mission of supporting Christian married couples.

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola. Credit: ACI Africa

Poor Leadership to Blame for Nigeria’s Hardship, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Politicians to Uphold Christian Values

Oct 21, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has blamed the ongoing economic and social hardship in the country on poor leadership, accusing politicians of neglecting their responsibilities in favour of personal ambition as the 2027 general elections approach.

Today, October 21, We Celebrate St. Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne

Oct 21, 2025

In the fourth century the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. 

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Acknowledge Peaceful Voting, Decry Post-Election Irregularities

Oct 20, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops have commended the generally calm and orderly conduct of the October 12 presidential election in the Central African nation.

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigeria’s Insecurity Has Religious Dimensions, Catholic Bishop Says, Welcomes Calls for Accountability

Oct 20, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has acknowledged that the country’s worsening insecurity is multifaceted but maintains that it carries clear elements of religious persecution.

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo/Catholic Diocese of Namibe

Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Angola, Mozambique Urged to Live with Humility, Integrity, Commitment to Service

Oct 20, 2025

By João Vissesse

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique and Angola have called on newly ordained Priests to live out their vocation with humility, integrity, and a deep sense of commitment to serving the people of God, especially amid the social and moral challenges their countries are facing.

“A wonderful experience”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Maiden Participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Oct 20, 2025

By João Vissesse

A member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola has described her first participation in the Frankfurt International Book Fair as “a wonderful experience” that has opened new horizons for the growth and visibility of African Catholic literature.

Ending Clergy Abuse board members and survivors hold a press conference after meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 20, 2025 in Rome. / Credit: Simone Padovani/Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV Meets Clergy Abuse Survivors at Vatican

Oct 20, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Four victims and two advocates from Ending Clergy Abuse had an hourlong conversation with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 20.

Seven new saints were canonized on Oct. 19, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Lives of the Newly Canonized Saints are "luminous signs of hope"

Oct 20, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV on Monday highlighted the life testimony of the saints canonized Sunday, Oct. 19, as “luminous signs of hope” for today’s Catholics.

Pope Leo XIV meets the president of the Italian Anti-Usury Council, Luciano Gualzetti, on Oct. 18, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Usury, A Grave Sin That Speaks to the Corruption of the Human Heart

Oct 20, 2025

By Walter Sanchez Silva

On Oct. 18, the Holy Father received the National Anti-Usury Council of Italy in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.

“We’ve more children roaming streets than ever before”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Laments Youth Neglect, Urges Action

Oct 20, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Lafia Catholic Diocese has voiced concern over the increasing number of street children and the growing violence among them, warning that the situation has become a security risk within his Episcopal See.

Today, October 20, We Celebrate St. Irene

Oct 20, 2025

St. Irene was a Portuguese nun who was martyred in defense of her chastity in the year 653. Saint Irene’s body was miraculously recovered after being thrown into the river.