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Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus prayer on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

On Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV Encourages Renewing Our "yes" to God

Dec 8, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

The Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Fr. Michael Banjo. Credit ACI Africa

“We cannot afford to be passive,” Catholic Official Urges Early Grassroots Mobilization Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Polls

Dec 8, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Catholic Diocesan structures and key stakeholders need to intensify grassroots mobilization, voter education, and election preparedness well ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has said.

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Newly Ordained Deacons, Priest for Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Urged to Anchor Their Ministry in Christ’s Love

Dec 8, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The seven newly ordained Deacons, and Priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to anchor their ministry in the love that Jesus Christ exemplified.

Late Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi. Credit: SACBC

Late South African Bishop Known for Liturgical Reform at Conference Eulogized “for significant contribution” to Exorcism

Dec 8, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Late Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, widely remembered for advancing liturgical renewal at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), has also been eulogized for his “significant contribution” to the formation of exorcists in the three-nation Conference. He died on December 4, aged 76.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dec 8, 2025

"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."

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Benin’s Catholic Bishops “strongly condemn any recourse to violence” after Reported Attempted Military Takeover

Dec 8, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have cautioned against “any recourse of violence” following the reported attempted military takeover that is said to have taken place on Sunday, December 7.

Steeven Kezamutima at the Africa Climate Summit in 2023. Credit: Brantina boke Chacha

Catholic Environmentalist Lauds Groundbreaking Climate Finance Watch Tool Piloted in Kenya as Important in Climate Space

Dec 7, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Laudato Si Movement Africa Programs Coordinator  has underscored the importance of the first-ever Climate Finance Watch Tool in funding climate action, loss and damage.

Fr. Paul Morana Sandi, the newly elected President of the National Confraternity of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

New President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Pledges to Foster “deep, visible unity” among the Clergy

Dec 7, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The newly elected President of the National Confraternity of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has expressed commitment to promoting unity among the members in the West African nation during his tenure in office.

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Christian Entity Calls for Justice for Employee Assaulted by Police in UK while Protesting Atrocities in Sudan

Dec 7, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organisation, is calling for justice for its employee who was assaulted in Newcastle by the police while protesting against atrocities caused by the ongoing war in Sudan.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 7, 2025. / Vatican Media

"Peace is possible," Pope Leo XIV Says After Visits to Turkey and Lebanon

Dec 7, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon showed that “peace is possible,” pointing to renewed steps toward Christian unity and powerful encounters with the Lebanese people still seeking justice after the 2020 Beirut port explosion.

Today, December 7, We Celebrate St. Ambrose

Dec 7, 2025

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Ambrose, the brilliant Bishop of Milan who influenced St. Augustine's conversion and was named a Doctor of the Church. Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman intellectual culture with the Catholic faith. 

Bishop Patrick Chilengwa Chisanga. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mansa

Catholic Bishop in Zambia Hopeful Spiritual Fruits of Church’s Jubilee Year Will Guide Faithful into 2026

Dec 6, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Local Ordinary of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mansa has expressed confidence that the graces of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year will continue to sustain the spiritual energy of the people of God under his pastoral care into the new ecclesiastical year.

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Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Concrete Solidarity, Courageous Hope During Advent Season

Dec 6, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to embrace Advent as a season of concrete solidarity, courageous hope, and renewed commitment to serving those in need.

Bishop Anselm Umoren, the Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

Neglecting Education is Creating a “dysfunctional future” for Nigeria: Catholic Bishop

Dec 6, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and social collapse unless families, communities, and government urgently recommit to educating and morally forming children, Bishop Anselm Umoren, has said.

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At Priestly Anniversary, Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Lauded for “perseverance, dedication”

Dec 6, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has been lauded for his “perseverance and dedication” in the Lord’s vineyard for the past 25 years.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

‘Peace Be With You!’ First Full-length Book by Pope Leo XIV Set for February Release

Dec 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published in February 2026.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

Laudato Si’ at 10: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Urges Environmental Discipline, Care for the Poor

Dec 6, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Ten years after the release of the Encyclical Letter of the late Pope Francis on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, the Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese has urged Nigerians to revive a culture of environmental discipline, caring for the earth, ecological spirituality that respects the environment, protects the poor, and restores harmony between humanity and nature.

Today, December 6, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Myra

Dec 6, 2025

On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorate a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor around the late third or fourth century, St. Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin in Mozambique. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM)

Vatican Secretary of State Grateful for “warm welcome” in Mozambique Pastoral Visit

Dec 5, 2025

By João Vissesse

The Vatican Secretary of State has arrived in Mozambique for a six-day pastoral visit, expressing joy at the reception by the people of God in the Southern African nation.

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Young Catholics at National Mass in Kenya Urged to Persevere amid Hardships: “Jesus loves you”

Dec 5, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Youth Commission has encouraged young people from different Dioceses who attended their National Mass to remain hopeful despite the many struggles they face in life, reminding them that Christ walks with them at every moment.