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Kenyan Catholic Priest Calls for “culturally sensitive” Approach in Addressing Modernity in Liturgy
The biggest challenge in Catholic liturgy today is balancing “tradition and modernity”, a Kenyan Catholic Priest has said, and called for a contextualized approach in handling emerging liturgical issues.
Launched Youth Vocational Skill Centre in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “self-reliance, community development”
In a bid to combat youth unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has launched a vocational training centre through its Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI).
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine “time of grace” in Angola: Official
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola has been described as a time of grace, marked by spiritual renewal, national unity, and careful preparation to welcome thousands of pilgrims to one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant Marian sites.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy and Vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily actions.
Today, August 10, We Celebrate St. Lawrence
"'Just as Christ laid down his life for us, so we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.' My brethren, Lawrence understood this and, understanding, he acted on it. In his life he loved Christ; in his death he followed in his footsteps." - St. Augustine, in a sermon on the feast of Saint Lawrence
Faith Groups in Africa Propose Move from Systems Prioritizing “profit over people” in Safeguarding Biodiversity
Faith groups in Africa have challenged African leaders to embrace economic systems that respect the dignity of all people, and not those focused on making profits, as the continent fights to protect biodiversity.
Catholic Canonists Seek to Address Plight of Single Parents and their Children in Kenya
Single parents and the children they are raising feel sidelined by the Church and in key areas, a Catholic Sister working in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said, highlighting the need for formation to change how this group of people are perceived.
Youths Urged to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Rwandan Visionary Students, and DR Congo’s Bwana Chui in Witnessing to Faith
One thing is common about the witness of the recently beatified Floribelt Bwana Chui Kositi of the Democratic Republic of Condo (DRC), the Kibeho visionaries in Rwanda, and the 22 Catholic Ugandan Martyrs. All of them were young.
Concern as Academic Pressure Hinders Faith Formation among School-going Children in South Africa
The Liaison Bishop for Youth at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern that the overemphasis on academic performance in South Africa’s education system is hindering the formation of school-going children and keeping them away from the Church.
St. Augustine’s Impact on First 3 Months of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate
Today marks three months since Pope Leo XIV first appeared on the central balcony of the Vatican basilica after being elected the successor of St. Peter.
Pope Leo XIV Tells Newly Ordained 24-year-old Catholic Priest to "never lose your joy"
Pope Leo XIV told one of the youngest priests in Spain, recently-ordained Father Miguel Tovar, 24, to never lose “the joy of the priesthood.”
Hope in Iraq: Churches Full as 1,500 Children Celebrate First Communion
Just weeks ago, Christians throughout Iraq celebrated as 1,500 boys and girls received their first holy Communion.
Today, August 9, We Celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
On August 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as St. Edith Stein. St. Teresa converted from Judaism to Catholicism in the course of her work as a philosopher, and later entered the Carmelite Order. She died in the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz in 1942.
“Grave loss to nation”: Ghana’s Bishops Mourn Loss of 8 Senior Government, Military Officials in Helicopter Crash
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their spiritual closeness with families of eight senior government and military officials who died in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6 in the West African nation.
Let’s not be “annoying Priests”: Catholic Archbishop at Priestly Ordination in Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has urged members of Clergy to always be available to the people they serve, and to carry out their pastoral duties appropriately, lest they turn into “annoying Priests.”
Malawi’s First-ever Catholic Children’s Congress Concludes with Calls to Protect Young Ones from Harm
The inaugural National Children’s Congress organized by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has concluded with a call to prioritize child welfare, safeguard children from harm, and promote their spiritual development through good role models.
Father Detained for Suspected Involvement in Angolan Catholic Priest’s Death
Fr. Vasco Ngonguela Samba, a 30-year-old member of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola, who went missing on July 31, has been found dead, and his father arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Spiritual Closeness with Families of Helicopter Crash Victims in Ghana
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with the families of ministers, government officials, and the crew who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6 August, in the West African nation of Ghana.
Today, August 8, We Celebrate St. Dominic
On Aug. 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Dominic Guzman, who helped the cause of orthodoxy in the medieval Church by founding the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominicans.
Kenyan Chaplain Urges Inclusivity to Accommodate Youths Perceiving Liturgical Celebrations “as rigid”
The Chaplain of youths in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has emphasized the need to involve the young people in the planning of Church activities to address the perception some of them have that liturgy is “rigid and unwelcoming”.
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