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"You were, above all, a friend": Catholic Youths Eulogize Italian Priest Who Took His Life Aged 35
The funeral of Matteo Balzano, a young Italian priest who took his own life at the age of 35, was held in the presence of the faithful he served.
Pope Leo XIV’s Hometown, Dolton Village, Purchases His Childhood Home for $375,000: Update
On July 8, the village of Dolton, Illinois, purchased the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.
Today, July 14, We Celebrate St. Kateri Tekakwitha
On July 14, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," Kateri lived a life of holiness and virtue, despite obstacles and opposition within her tribe.
Today, July 14, We Celebrate St. Camillus de Lellis
On July 14 the U.S. Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Camillus de Lellis, who turned from his life as a soldier and gambler to become the founder of an order dedicated to caring for the sick. In some other countries, he is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, July 14.
Reports of Alleged South Africa’s Police Minister Links to Criminal Gangs “deeply unsettling”: Catholic Bishops
Reports of allegations that Senzo Mchunu, South Africa’s Police Minister, has links with criminal gangs is “deeply unsettling”, the leadership of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Pope Leo XIV “has a special place in his heart for Kenya”: Apostolic Nuncio on Holy Father’s Hoped for Visit
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has already invited Pope Leo XIV to the East African nation and believes that with concerted effort involving the Church leadership and the Kenyan government, the Holy Father may soon realize a maiden pastoral visit to the country as Pope.
South Sudan’s “scars of conflict run deep” Cardinal Says, Highlights Church’s Role as “beacon of hope”
The protracted violent conflicts in South Sudan have caused “deep” wounds and over time, scars, Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has said.
Catholic Church in Southern Africa Denounces Attacks against Migrants Seeking Treatment in Public Hospitals
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have denounced xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in some parts of South Africa, where locals have reportedly been protesting against treatment of undocumented migrants in public hospitals in the country.
At First Angelus from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Greeted by International Crowd
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from Castel Gandolfo, where he is taking a two-week summer break.
Don’t “accept to be left behind”: Nairobi Catholic Archbishop to Parents, Guardians on Digitality, Relations with Gen Z
Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya has cautioned parents and guardians against ignoring digitality.
Today, July 13, We Celebrate St. Henry II
On July 13, the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Henry II, a German king who led and defended Europe's Holy Roman Empire at the beginning of the first millennium.
Planned National Biblical Week in Angola “a moment of intense spirituality, reflection”: Official
The National Biblical Week in Angola is to be a time of spiritual engagement through meaningful reflections, an official involved in organizing the July 15-20 has said.
South Sudan’s Catholic Bishops Denounce Wrongful Use of “military action”, Say Hinderance to Lasting Peace
The wrongful use of “military action” at the expense of dialogue to address socio-political challenges in South Sudan is behind the protracted violent conflicts in the country, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
Women Religious in Kenya Urged to Nurture “individual, collective resilience” to Succeed in Mission as Pilgrims of Hope
The Chairperson of the Commission for Religious Life of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has highlighted resilience as vitally important in the success of the evangelization mission undertaken by members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
Zambia’s Church Leaders Want Bill on Constitutional Amendment “withdrawn in its entirety”
Church leaders in Zambia have jointly called for the withdrawal of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of May 2025, which seeks to amend the Southern African nation’s Constitution “in its entirety”.
Invisible ‘sword’ of St. Michael guides pilgrims to these 7 sacred sites: Photos
“St. Michael’s Sword” is a line that follows the locations of seven sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel from Ireland to Jerusalem.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Partnerships in Education Initiative in Kenya’s Conflict-ridden Areas
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya is appealing for partnerships to facilitate the realization of formal education among the people of God in conflict-ridden areas of his Episcopal See.
Today, Tuesday, July 12, We Celebrate St. John Gualbert
Born in Florence, Italy, around the year 993, John was born into a noble family, and led a predictably frivolous life as a youth, being concerned only with the pursuit of vain amusements and romantic intrigues.
Calls for Environmental Protection Echoed as German Priest Famed for Planting Millions of Trees in Kenya Laid to Rest
Kenya has bid farewell to Fr. Hermann Borg, the multi-award-winning German Priest famed for his environmental conservation initiatives in the East African nation.
Security Guard Killed, Three Seminarians Abducted from Nigeria’s Auchi Catholic Diocese
Three Seminarians have been kidnapped in an armed attack on Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria. Christopher Aweneghieme, a security guard at the Seminary, was killed during the Thursday, July 10 night incident.
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