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Apostolic Nuncio Eulogized for Simplicity, Courage amid “difficulties” in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have eulogized Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa who passed on September 16 at the age of 67, as “a great Archbishop and diplomat” who served with simplicity in both countries as the Holy Father’s representative.
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Value of Vow of Obedience, Says "not very fashionable today"
“When it is professed and lived with faith, obedience reveals a luminous path of self-giving that can help the world rediscover the value of sacrifice,” Pope Leo XIV said.
Family "a gift and a task" for Church, Society: Pope Leo XIV
At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in a meeting on the challenges to families in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Today, September 19, We Celebrate St. Emily de Rodat
Emily was born in 1787 at Rodez, France. She was educated at Villefranche, became a teacher at the age of 18 and, realizing that many of the children of the poor were not going to school because they could not afford to, she opened a school for them and taught without charge.
Major Superiors in Africa Express Solidarity with Sisters’ Congregation in Tanzania after Four Members Die in Accident
The Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) has expressed spiritual closeness with the Missionary Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (MCST) in Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza following the death of four members of the Congregation in a tragic road accident.
Catholic Charity Expresses “deep concern” about Violence after Over 60 Massacred at Parish Wake in Eastern DR Congo
The Catholic and Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has expressed “deep concern” about escalating violence in the Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo following an attack at a Parish that left over 60 people dead.
Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Concerned about Rising Trend of Women Exploitation in “fertility” Clinics
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed concern about unethical medical practices in Nigeria, warning that women and girls who seek help in fertility clinics are increasingly being exploited.
Caritas Zambia Faults “vagueness” in President's Speech, Calls for Clear Strategies on National Challenges
Caritas Zambia has faulted what it describes as the “brevity and vagueness” with which the presidential speech was delivered during the official opening of the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament.
Pope Leo XIV: My Priority is the Gospel, Not Solving the World’s Problems
Pope Leo XIV gave an interview for the biography “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,” out now in Spanish and next year in English.
Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Lauds “maturity” of Johannesburg’s Christ the King Cathedral ahead of 65th Anniversary
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the 65-year existence of the Cathedral of Christ the King of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg, noting that such long years “speak of maturity.”
St. Pope John Paul II’s ‘Ecclesia in Africa’ Lauded as “a living reality” in the African Church
St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation on the Church in Africa and her evangelizing mission is “a living reality”, the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Cameroon has said.
Pope Leo XIV on Vatican’s Finances: "I’m not losing sleep over it"
The Holy Father made the remarks as part of a wide-ranging interview with Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen.
Pope Leo XIV Signals Potential Shift on China, Talks Trump and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV signaled he may be open to future changes to the Vatican’s controversial deal with China, saying that he is in dialogue with persecuted Chinese Catholics.
“First place belongs to God,” Kenyans urged to Seek Spiritual Joy over Earthly Comforts
Time spent with God must take a central place in a Christian’s life, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said, and cautioned against worldly pursuits that do not satisfy the soul.
Today, September 18, We Celebrate St. Joseph of Cupertino
On September 18, the Church celebrates the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino, a mystic who was perhaps most famous for his ability to fly. His father, a poor carpenter, died before his birth and his mother, who was unable to pay the debts, lost her home and gave birth to Joseph in a stable at Cupertino, Italy on June 17, 1603.
Ghana’s Laity Council Backs Catholic Bishops’ Call for Bold Action against Illegal Mining
Members of Ghana’s National Catholic Laity Council (NCLC) have expressed support for their Bishops' call for a state of emergency in areas affected by what they term as the “cancer” of illegal mining in the country.
Gunmen on Motorbike Kill 22 at Baptism Ceremony in Niger amid Rising Violence
Gunmen on motorbikes have reportedly shot dead at least 22 people participating in a baptism ceremony in an attack on a village in western Niger.
Tanzanian Vatican Diplomat Archbishop Rugambwa Dies at 67 after Serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Five Countries
Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, who served as the representative of the Holy Father in São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola, Honduras, and later New Zealand and the Pacific, has passed on at the age of 67.
“Listen to the cry of the Poor”: Provincial Superior of Vicentians in Nigeria to Government
The Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (CM), also called Vincentians in Nigeria, has called on the government to address the plight of the poor, displaced persons, and vulnerable groups across the country.
Pope Leo XIV Expels Deacon from the Clerical State for Abuse of Minors
Italian permanent deacon Alessandro Frateschi, who was convicted of sexual offenses against minors, has been expelled from the clerical state by Pope Leo XIV.
