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Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Dismissal of Two Women who Wore Muslim Headscarves at Work
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed concern about the reported dismissal of two Muslim women from their jobs, allegedly for wearing the Muslim headscarf (hijab) at work.
Start of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge of Interest in Papal Blessings
The surge in blessings reflects enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate and highlights a traditional practice that combines devotion with fundraising for charitable works.
Jesuits in Southern Africa Rebrand Province’s Collaboration Network with Renewed Commitment to Deepen Mission
The Provincial Superior of the Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) has described the July 26 rebranding of the Jesuit Collaboration Network (JCN) to Jesuit Partners in Mission (JEPAM) as a new chapter in the Jesuit mission in Southern Africa.
Catholic Missionaries in Angola Support Hunger-Stricken Communities in Remote Areas
The Missionaries of the Congregation of the Divine Word from the Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima in Angola have provided care and hope to impoverished communities located in the Gungo mountain range, approximately 400 kilometers south of the country’s capital, Luanda.
Jubilee of Youth: Meet the Brave Catholic Communicators who are Telling their Stories
Meet some of the bold Catholic communicators in training at the 2025 EWTN Summer Academy in Rome, which coincides with this year’s Jubilee of Youth.
Today, July 31, We Celebrate St. Ignatius of Loyola
On July 31, the Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, as well as for creating the “Spiritual Exercises” often used today for retreats and individual discernment.
All Set for 20th Plenary Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Africa with Focus on “hope, reconciliation, peace”
Everything is set for the 20th Plenary Assembly of members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), scheduled to officially open on Thursday, July 31 in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali.
Angola's Catholic Bishops Condemn Deadly Protests, Urge Youths to Embrace Dialogue amid Taxi Strike Unrest
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has condemned the widespread violence and vandalism that erupted in Angola amid a nationwide taxi drivers' strike in the country.
“Ituri is bleeding”: Caritas in DR Congo Condemns Ongoing Massacres, Calls for End to State of Siege
The humanitarian arm of the Catholic Diocese of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has denounced the massacre of innocent civilians following the July 27 attack on Blessed Anuarite Komanda Parish and other areas in DRC’s Ituri Province, warning that the region has been “abandoned in the face of horror” and that the state of siege imposed by the government has failed to bring peace and security to the population.
Nigerian Cardinal Calls for Youth-Led Peacebuilding as Foundation Marks 15 Years of Promoting Dialogue in Africa
Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) in Nigeria is marking its 15th anniversary with a renewed call for courageous leadership and youth-driven peacebuilding efforts across the continent that is witnessing growing insecurity and divisions.
"Your voices will be heard to the ends of the earth": Pope Leo XIV to Youth Jubilee Pilgrims
In three languages, Pope Leo XIV offered extemporaneous greetings to the thousands of participants at the welcoming Mass for the Jubilee of Youth on Tuesday.
Nigerian Archdiocese Refutes Senator’s Claim on Ownership of Church’s College of Nursing
The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City in Nigeria has denied claims made by Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole of the country’s Edo North senatorial district that the College of Nursing Sciences at St. Philomena Catholic Hospital is a government-owned institution.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Says Government’s Alleged Plans to Stop Free Education Funding Will Cause Crisis
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has criticized alleged government plans to scrap free education, warning that such a move would trigger a crisis in the education sector by shifting the financial burden onto already struggling parents.
“A cry from a wounded land”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for End to Protracted Violence in Moving Letter
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has penned a moving letter to the government of the world’s youngest nation, appealing for bold action in ending protracted conflicts in Tombura county within his Episcopal See.
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes EWTN Summer Academy Journalism Students to Rome
This week, Pope Leo XIV welcomed journalism students to Rome who have traveled from across the globe to take part in the fourth annual EWTN Summer Academy.
“Be good custodians of the earth”: Ugandan Archbishop Urges Women in Africa to Lead in Environmental Stewardship
The Archbishop of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has called on women across Africa to take a leading role in safeguarding the environment.
“Let us return to call of Laudato Si”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Kenyans to Revive Tree Planting Culture
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has urged the people of God in the East African country to take care of the environment through planting trees and engaging in environmental protection activities.
Today, July 30, We Celebrate St. Peter Chrysologus
On July 30, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Peter Chrysologus, a fifth-century Italian bishop known for testifying courageously to Christ's full humanity and divinity during a period of doctrinal confusion in the Church.
Planned Destruction of Nearly $10m Worth of Contraceptives Destined for Africa “supported”: Officials of Catholic Forums
The international controversy around nearly US$10 million worth of contraceptives initially destined for Africa and now stored for months in a Belgian warehouse due to a recent reversal in the U.S. development policy works well for the people of God in Africa, officials of two Catholic forums on the continent have said.
Jubilee of Youth: Young Nigerians in Rome Pray for Missionary Zeal in Troubled Country
The ongoing Jubilee of Youth in Rome is an opportunity for young participants from Nigeria to deepen their faith and missionary commitment in their native country where attacks, most of them targeting Christians have been a daily occurrence, one of the youth leaders from the West African countries has said.
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