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Thousands of Pilgrims join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square to Pray the Rosary for Peace
Before the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was brought to Rome from Portugal for the Oct. 11–12 Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, the pope entrusted believers to the Mother of God to guide the Church in its “pilgrimage of hope.”
Man Desecrates Altar of St. Peter's Basilica
The man climbed the altar and "urinated under the stunned gaze of hundreds of tourists," according to the Roman newspaper Corriere Della Sera.
Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli at Sotto il Monte, Italy on 25 November 1881, Pope John XXIII was elected Pope on October 28, 1958. He died June 3, 1963 in Rome and was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000.
Vatican Halts Formation of Seminarians in DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese “until further notice”, Cites “difficult environment”
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of Seminarians in the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment”, which it says undermines Priestly training.
Newly Launched Integral Ecology Plan for Salesians in Kenya “special commitment” to Youth: Provincial Superior
The Provincial Superior of members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa has lauded the newly launched five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for Salesian institutions in Kenya, describing it as “a special commitment” to the young people.
Cameroon: Where a Dynamic Catholic Church Stands Up to a Decaying Regime
Church leaders in the Central African country have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living.
Silver Jubilee of Angola’s Dundo Diocese “opportunity to strengthen communion”: Local Ordinary
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of the Catholic Diocese of Dundo in Angola has described the Silver Jubilee of his Episcopal See as an “opportunity to strengthen communion”, renew faith, and deepen the Church’s evangelizing mission.
"The Church needs you": Pope Leo XIV to Women and Men Consecrated
Pope Leo XIV said the Church and the world need men and women consecrated to Jesus to reveal God’s presence and his “great plan of peace and salvation” for humanity.
Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom is Not Optional But Essential
Pope Leo XIV on Friday received members of Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation that supports the Catholic Church in its evangelizing work.
Today, October 10, We Celebrate St. Francis Borgia
Francis Borgia was born October 28, 1510 in Gandia, Valencia, Spain as the son of the Duke of Gandia, the great grandson, from his father’s side, of Pope Alexander VI, the notorious Borgia pope, and from his mother’s side, the great grandson of King Ferdinand of Aragon.
Cardinal Ambongo Urges DR Congo Bishops to be “artisans of hope”, Reaffirms Church's Commitment to Reconciliation
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has called for peace and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging Bishops in the country to be “artisans of hope” amid insecurity, poverty, and social division.
Rome-based Development Agency Launches Storytelling Contest on “the Africa that surprises”
Rome-based Catholic development foundation, Harambee Africa International (HAI), has announced the 11th edition of the International Award, “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic and hopeful narrative of the African continent.
Scholars Urged to Engage Perspectives beyond Theology in Addressing Social and Cultural Issues in Africa
A Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Kenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has highlighted the need to integrate insights from various fields into theological reflection.
“A remarkable blessing”: Official on 90th Anniversary of South African Catholic Children’s Hospital
The celebration of the 90th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care, a non-profit children’s hospital located in South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has been described as “a remarkable blessing”, marking a moment of gratitude for God’s enduring presence.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Consecrated Persons to be "hungry for holiness"
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life.
New Vocational Training Centre in Cameroonian Diocese to Equip Youths with Skills, Steer towards Self-Reliance: Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has announced the creation and official opening of a Vocational Training Centre in his Episcopal See.
“Don’t be a complainer”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Women Religious at Profession
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate has urged the four Sisters of the Religious Institute of the Little Sisters of St. Joseph (LSSJ), who made their final vows on Thursday, October 9, to remain steadfast in their vocation by enduring challenges with patience and forbearance.
“We are in serious trouble,” Catholic Archbishop Calls for Renewal in Ghana
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Coast has expressed concern over the ecological crisis facing the world today, calling on all the people of God in Ghana to demonstrate care for both humanity and the environment.
Jubilarians in Kenya’s Homa Bay Diocese Urged to Renew Commitment to God’s Call at Golden, Silver Celebrations
Members of the Clergy in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay marking their Golden and Silver Jubilees have been encouraged to rekindle their love and commitment to the divine call they embraced in choosing the Priesthood.
Religious Orders in Ghana Challenged to Make Human Rights “more tangible”, Defend Ecological Justice
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious – Ghana (CMSR-GH) have been urged to take concrete steps to defend human rights and promote ecological justice in their services amid the growing threat of environmental degradation.
