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“Watch the space of young Women” for Africa’s Future, Catholic University Don Urges at International Bible Conference
The space of young women in various sectors and spheres of life needs to be protected and nurtured for the future of the African continent, a lecturer at the Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has said.
“Precious Witness”: Apostolic Nuncio Hails Croatian Community in South Africa for Upholding Christian Identity
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, has hailed members of the Croatian Catholic community in the country for upholding the Christian identity while preserving their culture.
Today, October 7, We Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in honor of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion.
At National Prayer Day, Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Dedicate Nation to Mary’s “maternal care”
The Catholic Bishops in Kenya have dedicated the East African nation to the “maternal care” of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and entrusted the country’s leaders, families, and future to her guidance.
Amid Deadly Protests, Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Express Spiritual Solidarity with Madagascar
Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have expressed solidarity and “spiritual closeness” with the people of God in Madagascar after deadly protests sparked by repeated electricity cuts and the lack of access to clean drinking water.
DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops Fault Death Sentence against Former President, Reaffirm Opposition to Capital Punishment
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have denounced the decision of the High Military Court of Kinshasa to sentence the country’s former President, Joseph Kabila, to death.
Members of U.S. Congress, USCIRF Push to Designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even more high tech.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Says Pope Leo XIV Has “Special Care and Interest” for Africa, Expresses Hope for Papal Visit
Pope Leo XIV has “a special care and interest” for Africa as a continent that gives hope to the Church and the world, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Catholic Church “most trusted in Kenya”, Archbishop Says, Cautions against “greedy” Collaborators Hurting Trust
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has weighed in on the level of public trust in institutions in the East African country, saying that Kenyans trust the Catholic Church the most.
Let’s Recommit to “represent Christ boldly in modern world”: Archbishop Urges at Silver Jubilee of Conventuals in Zambia
The Silver Jubilee celebration of the members of the Order Friars Minor Conventual (Conventuals/OFM Conv.) in the Proto-Martyrs Province of Zambia and Malawi offers an opportunity for recommitment to the evangelization mission of the Church, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Catholic Archdiocese has said.
At Platinum Jubilee of Garoua Archdiocese in Cameroon, Apostolic Nuncio Urges Strong Faith “even in trials”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has encouraged the people of God in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua to remain steadfast in their Christian faith amid life’s challenges.
Pope Leo XIV Allows Outside Banks to Manage Holy See Investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks outside the Vatican for investments.
Pope Leo Thanks Knights of Columbus for Generosity to Vatican, Service to Communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica completed last year.
Today, October 6, We Celebrate St. Bruno, founder
On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain notable for their strictly traditional and austere rule of contemplative life.
At Annual National Prayer Day in Kenya, Catholic Bishops Caution Youths against Homosexuality, “gender confusion”
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have cautioned young people in the East African nation against ideologies and practices, which go against “God’s design of human sexuality”, including homosexuality and “gender confusion”.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Disapprove Revised Bill on Constitutional Amendment, Call for “genuinely inclusive process”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have disapproved the revised amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which seeks to amend the Southern African nation’s Constitution, calling for “a genuinely inclusive process” involving the voices of all stakeholders.
Togo’s Catholic Bishops Call for Renewed Prayers “without ceasing” for Nation During Rosary Month
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have urged the people of God to intensify prayers for the country during October, the month of the Holy Rosary, highlighting the power of Mary’s intercession in guiding the nation through present challenges.
Kenyan Catholic Environmentalist Decries East African Leaders’ “scary silence” on Crude Oil Pipeline Project
A Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has described as “scary” the silence of leaders in East Africa over growing concerns about the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is currently under construction between Uganda and Tanzania.
Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines.
