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“Women’s health?” It's Abortion: Africa’s Catholic Activists Want Reproductive Healthcare Bill in Sierra Leone Rejected
Catholic activists in Africa under the umbrella organization CitizenGo are calling upon legislators in Sierra Leone to reject the proposed Bill dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024 saying it seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation.
Blessed Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized alongside Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7
The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized together on Sept. 7.
Sisters' Orders in Africa Sending “seniors” for Further Studies Challenged to Give Younger Nuns Education Opportunities
Sisters’ Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in Africa are sending their members who are over 40 years old for further studies, a new study by the Centre for Research in Religious Life and Apostolate (CERRA-Africa) has established.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Urged to “give up everything”, Serve the Poor
The newly ordained Deacons in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon have been urged to embrace a life of self-denial and service, dedicating themselves fully to Christ and the poor.
“Say ‘yes’ Daily to Christ in Humility”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Women Religious at First Profession
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has urged members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy (SDVI), who took their First Religious Profession on June 12, to embrace a life of humility, simplicity, and daily renewal of their “yes” to Christ.
World Day against Child Labor: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Towards Addressing Child Labor Challenge in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Day against Child Labor (WDCL) marked on June 12, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their initiatives in Africa aimed at addressing the vice of child labor.
Today, June 13, We Celebrate St. Anthony of Padua
On June 13, Catholics honor the memory of the Franciscan priest St. Anthony of Padua. Although he is popularly invoked today by those who have trouble finding lost objects, he was known in his own day as the “Hammer of Heretics” due to the powerful witness of his life and preaching.
Catholic Sisters in Africa Engaged in Research Urged to Stay on Top of Trends Likely to Affect Religious Life
Catholic Sisters in Africa who are engaged in research apostolate have been challenged to start conducting empirical studies on trends in Religious Life as soon as they notice them, and not to wait until it is too late for them to act.
DR Congo’s Bishops Condemn as “reckless, unfounded” Deputy Prime Minister’s Allegations against Catholic Church
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have condemned recent public remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Jean-Pierre Bemba, accusing him of making repeated and unjustified attacks against the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“We were in adoration”: Mum of Ugandan-born Bishop-elect in U.S. Recalls Breaking News of Son’s Episcopal Appointment
The June 5 news of the Episcopal appointment of Ugandan-born Mons. Simon Peter Engurait for the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana in the U.S. reached his mother while at prayer, she has recalled.
“We must devise new ways of living mission”: Newly Elected SMA Superior General at General Assembly Conclusion
Members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) “must” strategize their approach as they go about evangelizing the people of God in contemporary societies, the newly elected SMA Superior General has said.
Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in India Mourn Crash of Airliner that Killed Hundreds
There are “no words to describe this tragedy,” Archbishop Thomas Macwan of Gandhinagar said.
On Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2025, Catholic Bishop Calls for Building of “just, prosperous nation for all”
On the occasion of Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day marked on June 12, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has urged the people of God in the West African nation to dedicate themselves to building “a just, equitable, and prosperous nation.”
Zambia’s Catholic Bishops Eulogize Former President for His “last task of assuring peaceful transition of power”
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have paid tribute to the country’s former President, Edgar Lungu, commending him for his final act of statesmanship in ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to the current government.
Newly Ordained Assumptionists in Kenya Warned against Preaching “own message”, Urged to Herald “God's marvellous deeds”
Bishop George Muthaka of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Garissa has cautioned the newly ordained members of the Augustinians of the Assumption (AA) against proclaiming their personal messages, urging them instead to proclaim the Good News, following the example of the Prophet Jeremiah.
Unemployment, Poverty Fuelling Brain Drain, Fetish Practices among Nigeria’s Youths: Catholic Official
The President of Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) has identified unemployment and poverty as factors responsible for the high rate of brain drain and fetish practices among young people in the West African nation.
“You are the lifeblood of our Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Catechists at Trauma Healing Workshop
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has recognized with appreciation the vital role of Catechists in the Church’s mission of healing and reconciliation.
South Africa’s Catholic Education Board Decries “chronic underspending” in Schools, Wants Incompetence Addressed
The National Catholic Board of Education (NCBE), which is the governance structure of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) and other Catholic education organizations in South Africa, has decried “chronic underspending” in schools, and urged the government to address the issue.
Rome’s Priests Look for Leadership from Their New Bishop, Pope Leo XIV
“We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of God,” newly ordained Father Simone Troilo told CNA.
Social Pact for Peace, Harmonious Coexistence “best solution” to DR Congo’s Crises: Catholic Official
The implementation of the proposed Social Pact for Peace and Harmonious Coexistence is the most effective path to resolving the crises bedevilling the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Director of the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace (CDJP) of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni has said.
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