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Pope Leo XIV uses a tablet to navigate the website of the new digital version of the Vatican's Pontifical Yearbook, known as the "Annuario Pontificio" in Italian. / Credit: Vatican Media.

First-ever Digital Version of Vatican Annual Directory, Pontifical Yearbook, Launched: What is it? What does it contain?

Dec 10, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The red-covered Pontifical Yearbook — known in Italian as the “Annuario Pontificio” — is an important reference updated every year.

Fr. Iyo Iyan Daquin, the Coordinator of the Oblates’ Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) ministry in Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa.

Integrity of Creation Official in Kenya Emphasises Value of “ecological literacy” among Young People

Dec 10, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Coordinator of the Oblates’ Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) ministry in Kenya has appealed for ecological education for young people, saying it is essential if the Church is to partner with the next generation in protecting the environment.

Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash, the Environmental Coordinator for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and the Green Anglicans Movement. Credit: ACI Africa

“Dangerous for biodiversity”: Faith Leader in Kenya Highlights Environmental Risks as Deep-sea Mining Debate Continues

Dec 10, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

A faith leader in Kenya has highlighted the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, urging action and prayers to halt the practice even as debates about it continue. 

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during a Jubilee audience on Nov. 22, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: "Death is not opposed to life"

Dec 10, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christ's promise of eternal life during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 10.

Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, speaks about a sanctions plan to increase pressure on the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution on Dec. 9, 2025. / Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA

Trump to Create Sanctions Plan for Nigeria, Congressman Says

Dec 10, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

President Donald Trump is crafting a sanctions plan to pressure the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution, according to a member of Congress.

Today, December 10, We Celebrate St. Eulalia of Mérida

Dec 10, 2025

St. Eulalia descended from one of the most prominent families in Spain in 290 AD. She was educated in the Christian religion and was taught the sentiments of perfect piety. From her infancy she distinguished herself by an admirable sweetness of temper, modesty and devotion.

Empty beds in a student dormitory at St Mary's Catholic School on 21 November 2025. Credit: Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of Niger state chapter and Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese.

Human Rights Group Calls for Support of 100 Children Released after Abduction from Catholic Schools in Nigeria

Dec 10, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the release of 100 schoolchildren, who were among the 303 abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State served by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora.

The Executive Director of the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC-FA), Sr. Mary Francis Wangari. Credit: ACI Africa.

“Moral failure”: Kenyan Catholic Sister Denounces Renewable Energy Transition Benefiting Only the Wealthy

Dec 10, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Executive Director of the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC-FA) has called for a renewable energy transition process that is just and inclusive, noting that a transition that solely favours the wealthy is a “moral failure.”

Credit: Apostolic Nunciature Pretoria

Devotion to Mary “not an optional addition reserved for some Catholics”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa

Dec 10, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The representative of the Holy Father in South Africa has emphasized the centrality of the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to all the baptized.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin. Credit: Pemba Diocese

“You are not alone”: Vatican Secretary of State Assures Victims of Terrorism, Cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado

Dec 10, 2025

By João Vissesse

The Vatican Secretary of State has assured victims of terrorism and destructive cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province that they are not alone in their suffering, conveying the Holy Father’s message of closeness and the solidarity of the Universal Church as communities continue to endure violence, fear, and prolonged displacement.

The Pope greets Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV The Urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo

Dec 10, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Credit: St. Augustine's Major Seminary, Mpima - Zambia

At Zambian Major Seminary, Apostolic Nuncio Challenges Future Priests to Turn Youthful Energy into Joyful Witness

Dec 9, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Holy Father’s Representative in Zambia has challenged Major Seminarians at one of the country’s Catholic formation houses to convert their youthful energy into a spiritual gift for the Church and society.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Credit: Archdiocese of Nyeri/Shutterstock

Ahead of Independence Day, Catholic Archbishop Urges Kenyans to “sing independence songs through actions”

Dec 9, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on Kenyans preparing to celebrate  Jamhuri (Independence) Day to express true patriotism through concrete acts that promote service, justice, and compassion.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese. Credit: Lubango Catholic Archdiocese

“Evangelize with Humility”: Archbishop of Lubango in Angola to 21 Newly Ordained Deacons

Dec 9, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has called for servant leadership as he ordained 21 new Deacons, urging them to embrace their ministry as a mission of hope, consolation, and humility.

Credit: Ginaba Lino Michael/Catholic Radio Network/South Sudan/Juba

“Do not distort the Word of God”: Cardinal Ameyu to Four Newly Ordained Deacons for Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan

Dec 9, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Four Seminarians ordained Deacons for the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan have been cautioned against altering or misrepresenting the word of God.

Today, December 9, We Celebrate St. Juan Diego

Dec 9, 2025

On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary began the Church's devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Credit: Radio Sol Mansi

Guinea-Bissau Consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary as Bishop Calls for Peace after Military Seizure of Power

Dec 8, 2025

By João Vissesse

Guinea-Bissau has been consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as the Catholic Church called on citizens and political leaders to embrace peace, reconciliation, and respect for human rights following military seizure of power.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of during the inauguration of the Archdiocese of Freetown's 2025/2026 Pastoral Year. Credit: Archdiocese of Freetown -Communications Unit

Beware of “sexual deviations,” Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Cautions against Growing Homosexuality among Youths

Dec 8, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has proposed the creation of pastoral programs that address issues of sexuality, family life, and “sexual deviations” in the West African country, expressing concern that homosexuality, in particular, has become rampant among Sierra Leonean youths.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Church "not an agency for employment,” Archbishop Tells Nigerian Government to Address Youth Unemployment

Dec 8, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has appealed to the Nigerian government to create meaningful job opportunities for the youths to address the high rate of unemployment in the West African nation.

Credit: Comunidade de Santa Bárbara

Vatican State Secretary Urges Youths in Mozambique to Be “protagonists” of Peace, Reconciliation, Not “mere spectators”

Dec 8, 2025

By João Vissesse

The Vatican Secretary of State has called upon young people in Mozambique to take a leading role in promoting peace and reconciliation in their respective communities, saying they must be “protagonists” of change and not “mere spectators”.