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“I am not ashamed of my faith”: Nigerian Army’s First Female Spokesperson Attributes Success to Holy Rosary Devotion
Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Apollonia Anele, the first woman to serve as Director of Public Relations in the Nigerian Army’s 162-year history, has attributed her strength and guidance in service to her Catholic faith and especially devotion to the Holy Rosary.
Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum
The Regional Executive Secretary of Caritas Africa has underscored the vital role of Caritas organizations in Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) Africa in sustaining the Catholic Church’s charitable mission, stressing the importance of spiritual growth in both countries.
"I give thanks to the Lord and to my parents": Pope Leo XIV Marks 70th Birthday at Sunday Angelus
On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The pope was visibly moved when musical groups in the square played “Happy Birthday,” a gesture greeted with applause, cheers, and the waving of signs bearing messages of gratitude and blessing.
"No one can silence their voice": Pope Leo XIV Honors Modern Martyrs at Ecumenical Service
Pope Leo XIV led an ecumenical commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of faith of the 21st century at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Sunday, stressing that “even though they have been killed in body, no one can silence their voice or erase the love they have shown.”
Vatican Lights Up With Drone Show at Historic "Grace for the World" Concert
St. Peter’s Square became the stage for an unprecedented spectacle on Saturday night, involving more than 3,000 illuminated drones.
"Happy birthday, Pope Leo!": EWTN Viewers Around the World Share Songs, Prayers
Here are some of the ways millions across the globe are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday.
Today, September 14, We Celebrate The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events: the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem, and the dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine built on Calvary by Constantine, which mark the site of the Crucifixion.
Catholic Women in Namibia Lauded for Boosting Government Efforts towards Child Care
The Namibian government has commended Catholic women in the country for advancing the country’s policies on safeguarding minors and for complementing government efforts to address gender-based violence and promote equality.
Congolese Catholic Diocese Announces Weeklong Commemoration of Bishop’s 25th Death Anniversary
The Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a week of activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing on of Archbishop Emmanuel Kataliko, remembered as the second Bishop of the Congolese Episcopal See.
South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese Establishes Team to Animate Implementation of Synod on Synodality
The Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa has issued a formal decree, flagging off the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality, and set up a team to animate the process.
“Dangerous plan”: Lay Executives in Chad Join Catholic Bishops in Denouncing Government’s Draft Pastoral Code
Members of the Union of Christian Executives of Chad (UCCT) have expressed their support for the Catholic Bishops’ recent rejection of the draft Pastoral Code by the government, warning that the proposed legislation threatens peace, unity, and the survival of farmers in the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Theologians to Defend Creation and Human Dignity in Artificial Intelligence Age
Citing the examples of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, he said the great masters of the past modeled a synthesis of faith and reason that can guide theology today.
Pope Leo XIV Approves New Measures to Include People with Disabilities in Vatican Workforce
The updated regulations require Vatican offices to welcome and support employees with disabilities, including by providing accommodations where needed.
Today, September 13, We Celebrate St. John Chrysostom
Born in Antioch, c. 347, Saint John Chrysostom (Golden-mouthed) was perhaps the greatest preacher in the history of the Church, thus the name given him, and the most prominent Greek father of the Church.
Africa Tops Vatican Commission List of “modern martyrs”: Report
More people were killed in Africa for being Christian compared to other continents, according to a list compiled by the "Commission of New Martyrs – Witnesses of the Faith", created in 2023 by Pope Francis to research and catalog the stories of Christian martyrs from the third millennium.
SECAM President among Catholic Leaders Urging “profound ecological conversion” in Global South Ahead of COP30
The leaders of the Catholic Episcopal Conferences and Councils of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean are calling for “a profound ecological conversion” in the Global South ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled for November 10-21 in Brazil.
Pastoral Activities in Several Villages in Benin’s N’Dali Catholic Diocese Suspended after Jihadist Attack
The Catholic Diocese of N’Dali in Benin has suspended pastoral activities in several villages after a recent jihadist attack.
Recently Appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend Diplomatic Role in Niger
The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso is to extend his diplomatic role in the West African nation of Niger.
Pope Leo XIV: Inappropriate Behavior of the Clergy "cannot be kept in a drawer"
Pope Leo XIV exhorted new bishops to address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: “They can’t be put away in a drawer.”
Latest Lusophone Catholic Bishops’ Meeting “moment of profound pastoral sharing”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde
The five-day 16th meeting of Catholic Bishops from Portuguese-speaking African countries (Lusophone countries) set to conclude on Saturday, September 13 is “a moment of profound pastoral sharing,” Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has said.
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