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After Armed Fulani Militias Destroy Church, Priests’ Association in Nigerian Diocese Calls for Government Action
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) ministering in the country’s Katsina-Ala Diocese in Benue State have condemned the August 11 violent attack on St. Paul Aye-Twar Parish of the Diocese, calling on government authorities to ensure justice, rebuild the Parish, and take decisive measures to protect communities from further attacks.
Cape Verdean Catholic Official Lauds Country’s “extremely positive” Participation in Jubilee of Youth in Rome
The Diocesan Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has described the participation of young people from the country in the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth in Rome as “extremely positive,” citing the joy and faith expressed by the youth during the international gathering.
A Pontiff and His People: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the World in His First 100 Days
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100 days.
Here Are 50 Notable Remarks by Pope Leo XIV During His First 100 Days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Here are some of the most notable.
From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days Break New Ground
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV.
Today, August 16, We Celebrate St. Stephen of Hungary
On Aug. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, the monarch who led his country to embrace the Christian faith during the 11th century.
Society of St. Pius X Pilgrimage Added to Vatican’s Jubilee Year Calendar amid Tensions
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Aug. 20.
Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against evil forces, which he said can present themselves through friends with an aim of swaying them from their vowed life.
“We can confirm”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Viral Video Featuring Kidnapped Minor Seminarians with Their Captors
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi has confirmed the authenticity of a recent viral video showing two of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary on July 10.
Synod on Synodality Bearing Fruits in Africa, Catholic Sister at Conclusion of G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa
An official at the All-Africa Conference Sister to Sister (AACSS) has lauded the recently concluded Group of 20 (G20) Interfaith Forum (IF20) in Cape Town, South Africa, describing the event as a significant “sign” that the Synod on Synodality is already bearing fruits in Africa.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Benin as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Eric Soviguidi, a native of Benin, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, assigning him the Titular See of Cerenza in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholics to Say "yes" to God
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish.
Seek External Professional Help to End Killings: Catholic Paramilitary Group in Nigeria to Government
Officials at the Man of Order and Discipline (M.O.D), a paramilitary group set up by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to provide security and to maintain order in the Catholic Churches in the West African country, have called on the Nigerian government to seek foreign help to address the country’s growing insecurity.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience.
Cameroonian Government Lauds Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace-Building ahead of Presidential Election
The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.
Today, August 15, We Celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God.
All Set for Annual Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Angola
Preparations are complete for the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Massangano in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando, with liturgical, logistical, security, and health arrangements proceeding smoothly.
Catholic Sister at G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa Urges Inclusion of More Women in Leadership, Decision-Making
A Kenyan Nun working at the Initiative for Women Religious in Africa of the U.S.-based Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has called for deliberate efforts to ensure women’s inclusion in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society, including the Church and even in government
Over 7,000 Christians Massacred in Nigeria by Jihadists in Seven Months: Report
In the first seven months of 2025, jihadist groups killed 7,087 Christians in various parts of Nigeria, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed
Cardinal Furtado of Cape Verde on Mindelo Deadly Floods: “We share the pain and hope”
The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has expressed solidarity with the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo following torrential rains in São Vicente that left at least eight people dead, hundreds displaced, and widespread destruction.
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