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“Consider debt cancellation to alleviate the economic burden”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have marked the International Day of Peace with an appeal to the international community to cancel Zimbabwe’s debt, saying such a step would help revive the country's economy, reduce poverty, and build lasting peace.
“Sign of stability, eternity”: Cardinal Brislin on 65th Anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg
The 65th anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese is a sign of faith, stability, and continuity, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Ministry of Catechist to 39 at Jubilee Celebration
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday entrusted the ministry of catechist to 39 men and women in St. Peter’s Square, giving each one a crucifix as a sign of their mission.
Pope Leo XIV to Proclaim St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on Nov. 1
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1, the solemnity of All Saints.
“Holiness, vocation for all”: Vicar General at Silver Jubilee of Jesus Mary Joseph Congregation in Cape Verde
Holiness is not some distant ideal but a calling everyone needs to respond to, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has told members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ).
IMBISA Should Be “source of theological creativity”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa to Plenary Assembly Delegates
The representative of the Holy Father challenged members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster the formation of the people of God in theology.
At Centenary Celebrations, Kipalapala Seminary in Tanzania Hailed for Forming “generations of Priests”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania has commended St. Paul’s Senior Seminary of Theology, Kipalapala, in the Country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, for forming “generations of Priests” since it was established 100 year ago.
18 Deacons, 4 Priests Ordained in DR Congo Urged to Exemplify Humility, Simplicity in Ministry
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called upon the 18 Deacons and four Priests he ordained to embrace humility and simplicity in their ministry.
Pope Leo XIV Marks Jubilee of Catechists, Urges Them to Teach Relationship with Jesus
Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand on the faith.
Pope Leo XIV Chooses Theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: "The compassion of the Samaritan"
The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded and abandoned man on the road.”
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Italian Catholic Priest His New Personal Secretary
Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri, a priest of the Italian diocese, as his second personal secretary.
St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of the Poor, the Marginalized, and Catholic Charities
On Sept. 27 the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest known as the patron of Catholic charities.
At Matrimony Celebration for Over 50 Couples, Catholic Bishop Urges Spouses to Tackle Marital Challenges Together
Bishop Mark Kadima of Kenya’s Bungoma Catholic Diocese has reminded the over 50 couples that celebrated their Matrimony in his Episcopal See that marriage is a sacred calling rooted in love, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
Today, September 27, We Celebrate St. Vincent de Paul
On Sept. 27, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Vincent de Paul, the French, 17th century priest known as the patron of Catholic charities for his apostolic work among the poor and marginalized.
“People murmur… they want change”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Political Transition Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Elect
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has appealed to the electorate in his Episcopal See to take seriously their civic responsibility during the country’s October 12 presidential election to realize a political transition, stressing that people are talking about change.
After Deadly Protests, Madagascar’s Church Leaders Urge End to “bloodshed, hostility, destruction of infrastructure”
Church leaders in Madagascar have called for an immediate end to violence and destruction of property after the deadly Thursday, September 25, protests over frequent power outages and water shortages.
Nairobi-Based Catholic Priest Hopes Malawi’s President-Elect, 85, Learnt from Criticisms of His 2014-2020 First Term
Fr. Andrew Kaufa, an official of the Nairobi-based Secretariat of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), has expressed hope that Malawi’s President-elect and his team will build on the lessons learned from criticism during his first term as Head of State to realize good governance.
Chad’s Christian Lay Executives Urge Religion-State Separation, Call on President Déby to End Religious Discrimination
Members of the Union of Christian Executives of Chad (UCCT) have urged the country’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to realize the separation of religion from the State, guarantee equal justice, and end what they describe as “religious discriminations” in the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
Pope Leo XIV Names First Head of Major Vatican Department
Pope Leo XIV made his first appointment of a head of a major Vatican office since his election: Archbishop Filippo Iannone as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Reiterate Solidarity with Faithful of Africa amid Ongoing Conflicts
The United States bishops have expressed their solidarity with the bishops and faithful in Africa “amidst ongoing conflicts” on the continent.
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