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Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ekiti Diocese Dies at 90, Eulogized as “great man who had a date with history”
Bishop Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun, the pioneer Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, has passed on at the age of 90.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to Gaza following the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.
“Don’t preach the gospel of compromise”: Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Paganism in Kenya
The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has expressed concern over the growing influence of paganism in the East African country.
Jesuit Entity Strengthens Mental Health, Psychosocial Support in South Sudan amid Cuts to Humanitarian Aid
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), is enhancing its mental health response in South Sudan, as the country grapples with the effects of reduced humanitarian aid.
Let’s Make 2025-2026 “Pastoral Year of hope and peace”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
Bishop Sébastien Joseph Muyengo Mulombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to make the 2025–2026 pastoral year a time of hope and peace, in harmony with the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Comboni Missionaries Develop Online Platform to Teach Sign Language, Promote Inclusion in Sudan
Members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in Sudan have developed a new online platform designed to teach Sudanese Arabic sign language with the aim of promoting inclusion, communication, and awareness in the country.
Strengthen Family Apostolate to Curb Moral Decline, Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges
The Bishop of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Bukoba has emphasized the need to revitalize the family apostolate, expressing concern that the weakening of family structures is fueling moral decay and social challenges in contemporary society.
Planned International Symposium of Cape Verde Catholic University an “opportunity for critical reflection”: Official
The planned 3rd International Symposium of the Catholic University of Cape Verde (EU Católica) is viewed as a vital platform for “critical academic reflection” on the ethical challenges which modern science poses, particularly in the areas of bioethics, health, and social justice.
Pope Leo XIV Meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in First State Visit to Italy
Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Tuesday.
Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.
Today, October 14, We Celebrate St. Callistus I
Pope Callistus I is celebrated in churches throughout the world as a saint and martyr on October 14. The saint caused a major controversy, including a schism that lasted almost two decades, by choosing to emphasize God's mercy in his ministry.
IMBISA Delegates “deeply impressed” by Manzini Diocese’s Hosting of Plenary, Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Local Ordinary
The Bishop of Eswatini’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini, which hosted the 14th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) alongside the regional body’s Golden Jubilee, has expressed gratitude for the positive feedback received from participants, saying they were “deeply impressed” by the organization of the celebrations.
Ghana’s Ho Diocese Celebrates Papal Recognition of Four Catholics for Service to Church, Humanity
The Local Ordinary of Ghana’s Ho Catholic Diocese has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for conferring Papal honours on four members of his Episcopal See in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church and humanity.
Lay Catholics in Ivory Coast Urged to Transform Society through “justice, peace, human dignity”
A Catholic Priest in Ivory Coast has encouraged members of the Laity to take an active role in transforming society through faith, justice, and service, fostering human dignity.
From Tradition to Vocation: Veteran Kenyan Sister Reflects on Why African Girls Chose Religious Life
When Religious Sisters’ Congregations were started in Kenya, parents who were still deeply traditional found it difficult to allow their girls to embrace a way of life that was alien to them. The only vocation that made sense then was marriage; and a young girl was nurtured for it.
World Mission Day: Leo XIV Calls for Supporting Those Who Bring Christ to Ends of Earth
In a video released Oct. 13, Pope Leo XIV said World Mission Day is an opportunity for the entire Catholic Church to unite in prayer for missionaries.
Let’s Promote Artisanal Mining in South Africa to Curb Illegal Practices: Catholic Bishop
To curb illegal mining and promote sustainable livelihoods, Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese has called for the legalization and promotion of artisanal mining, particularly to empower young people in the country.
Newly Ordained Priests in Mozambique and Angola Urged to “build intimacy with Christ”
Newly ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai in Mozambique and the Diocese of Benguela in Angola have been encouraged to root their ministry in deep communion with Christ, nurturing an intimate relationship with Him through prayer and the Eucharist as the foundation of their pastoral service.
Carry Home Faith, Hope and Service: Marian Pilgrims in Mozambique Told
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called on pilgrims to bring back to their homes and parishes the spirit of faith, service, and hope they experienced during the annual Marian Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Namaacha.
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