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“Women Are Not Second-Class Disciples”: Congolese Theologian Urges Equal Recognition of Women in the Church
A Catholic theologian from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said that the Church in Africa must accord women, as messengers and witnesses of Jesus, the recognition, dignity, and equal treatment that are rightfully theirs.
Today, October 9, We Celebrate St. Denis
Saint Denis was a missionary and the first bishop of Paris. He was killed for his Christian faith by pagans on what is known as the “Montmartre” – the mount of martyrs - in 258, along with Eleutherius and Rusticus, a priest and a deacon.
“We welcome the Judgement”: Christian Entity Applauds Conviction of Sudan Militia Leader for 2003–2004 Darfur Atrocities
The UK-based human rights organization Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed the conviction of the leader of Sudan’s Janjaweed militia – later reconstituted as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – for crimes against humanity committed against non-Arab communities in Darfur between 2003 and 2004.
Hospital Corruption Scandal in South Africa “Direct Attack” on Poor’s Right to Healthcare: Catholic Commission
The Chairman of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has condemned the corruption scandal at South Africa’s Tembisa Hospital, describing it as a grave injustice and a direct assault on the poor’s right to healthcare.
Salesians in Kenya Set to Roll Out Comprehensive Integral Ecology Plan to End “piecemeal” Approach
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Kenya are preparing to launch a five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) aimed at ending the long-standing “piecemeal” approach to projects across their institutions in the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Witnessing “triumph of faith over fear”, Bishop Hails Resilience amid Protracted Persecution
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri has lauded the resilience of the people of God in his Episcopal See, saying they continue to demonstrate a “triumph of faith over fear” amid persistent persecution targeting Christians in the West African nation.
Pope Leo XIV: Joy Does Not Have to Be "free from suffering"
“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy must be free from suffering,” Pope Leo said Oct. 8.
Let’s “exercise caution when adopting advanced reproductive technologies”: Nairobi-based Catholic Priest
Fr. Dr. Gerald Mark Kimario has cautioned against the uncritical adoption of advanced reproductive technologies, urging moral discernment and fidelity to Church teaching in addressing issues related to human life and procreation.
Second Bishop of Cameroon’s Mbalmayo Diocese Remembered as “a great pastor who served the Lord with love”
Bishop Adalbert Ndzana, the second Catholic Bishop of Mbalmayo Diocese in Cameroon, who died on September 7, has been remembered as a “great pastor” who served the Lord and the people of God with love.
Our Lady of Rosary Feast: Catholic Bishops in Angola, Mozambique Call for Prayers for Persecuted Christians Worldwide
On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, marked on October 7, Catholic Bishops in Angola and Mozambique have urged Catholics to pray the Holy Rosary for persecuted Christians across the world.
“Be examples of unity, communion”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Pastoral Agents in Maputo Province
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has urged pastoral agents in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo to be “examples of unity and communion” as they carry out their mission in the Church.
Today, October 8, We Celebrate St.Thais
Saint Thais was a penitent woman of Egypt in the fourth century. While little is known of her life, she was a sinful woman converted by a monk, perhaps Paphnutius of Thebes, who then lived three years in a narrow cell in most profound penitence.
Inside Catholic Sisters’ Groundbreaking “Heritage Room” – A Dream 40 Years in the Making in Kenya
Sr. Elizabeth Njoki wa Joel is nostalgic as she shows the various sections of the “Heritage Room”, a space set up by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya to preserve the Congregation’s history including documents and artifacts from when it was founded in 1955.
Africa’s BeDoCare Conference Births Changemakers Eager to “reimagine” Future of Continent
Participants at the just concluded BeDoCare Conference at Kenya-based Strathmore University have expressed their eagerness to move the conference’s conversations forward by working towards transforming the continent from over-reliance on external aid and what has been described as "paternalism".
Clergy in Africa Urged to Spearhead Pastoral Care for Women at International Conference on Bible
Members of the Clergy in Africa have been challenged to spearhead efforts to raise awareness among the people of God about the importance of pastoral care for women, especially widows, who often face discrimination and other forms of persecution in African cultures.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Warns of “dangers of out-of-school children”, Urges Government to “do the needful”
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has raised alarm over the growing population of out-of-school children, cautioning that inaction could lead to grave social and moral consequences for the country’s future.
Pope Leo XIV Recalls Palestinians Killed Since October 7 Hamas Attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two years ago it was a terroristic attack.”
Don’t Be “fickle in faith”, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Warns, Urges Commitment to Church
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to stand firm in their faith, to live as true witnesses of Christ, and desist from abandoning their faith in favor of other denominations.
Women Urged to “midwife” New Generation to Transform Africa’s Political Landscape at International Bible Conference
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has called on women to “midwife” a new generation of leaders capable of transforming Africa’s political, social, and economic landscape.
Pope Leo XIV to Make First International Trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
