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Correction of “great injustice”: Catholic Bishop Hails UK’s Accord to Cede Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, describing the move as a long-awaited act of justice for a displaced people and a significant moment in the country’s decolonization journey.
“Many children disappear without a trace”: Catholic Official Decries Surge in Human Trafficking in Angola
The Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) in Angola has lamented the reported surge in cases of human trafficking and exploitation in the Southern African nation, where children are disappearing under mysterious and often criminal circumstances.
Catholic Bishop in Uganda Advocates for “new” Style of Priestly Formation to Realize “synodal shepherds of hope”
There is a need to align formation of future Priests with the rapidly changing pastoral context of the modern world, Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Lira has said.
Renowned Philosopher and Catholic Convert Alasdair MacIntyre Dies at 96
Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics, died on May 21 at age 96.
Pope Leo XIV Inviting Catholics to Rediscover Centrality of Christ: Italian Cardinal
Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on faith in the risen Christ is fundamental for the Church, particularly in Europe, Italian Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco said.
Singapore's Cardinal Says He expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV
In an interview on Thursday, Cardinal William Goh, the archbishop of Singapore, said he hopes for greater doctrinal clarity from Pope Leo XIV.
"Paths of Pope Leo XIV" Tourism Route Launches in Peru
A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful pastoral ministry in the Andean country.
Today, May 23, We Celebrate St. Jane Antide Thouret
On May 23 the universal Church celebrates the feast day of St. Jane Antide (Jeanne-Antide) Thouret, a Sister of Charity who worked tirelessly for the faith amidst persecution during the French Revolution.
From Slums to Priesthood: Cameroonian Catholic Priest Shares Journey of Faith, Renews Commitment to Serving the Poor
A Cameroonian Catholic Priest has penned a heartwarming testimony of his experiences in a book, narrating his experience with poverty to the sacred vocation of the Priesthood.
Catholic Priest Returning from Small Christian Community in Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Killed, Catechist Companion Missing
Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett, a member of the Clergy of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, succumbed to gunshot wounds he sustained, when he “was accosted and fatally shot by armed assailants” while returning from Holy Mass at a Small Christian Community in his Parish on Thursday, May 22, the National Police Service (NPS) in Kenya has confirmed.
10th Anniversary of Laudato Si': Catholic Official in Angola Raises Concerns About Actions Endangering the Environment
As the Church marks ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has raised concerns about growing threats to the environment, calling for urgent and concrete actions to protect the planet.
“God did it for us”, Catholic Archbishop in Ghana Hails Pope Leo XIV as God’s Gift, Urges Spiritual Solidarity “always”
Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has called on the people of God in Africa to embrace the May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th successor of St. Peter, describing the decision of the Cardinal Electors as God’s gift to the Church.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Franciscan Sister of the Poor as Secretary of Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Tiziana Merletti as secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Pledges to Strengthen Pastoral Exchange Program with American Archdiocese
The Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and deepening its pastoral exchange partnership with the American Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
All about Devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel and Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in his pontificate to the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Italy.
Catholic Official in Angola Decries Exploitation of Children in Namibia, Urges Urgent Government Action
The Human Rights Officer for the Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has expressed concern following revelations that Namibia’s former president, Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba, made on the exploitation of children in Angola.
Today, May 22, We Celebrate St. Rita of Cascia
On May 22, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Rita of Cascia, who the late John Paul II called “a disciple of the Crucified One” and an “expert in suffering.”
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Nurture Unity, “prophetically proclaiming the Gospel”
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to deepen their unity as a vital foundation for evangelization as they celebrate the closing of the Golden Jubilee of their common forum, the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI).
Apostolic Nuncio in Uganda Transferred to Slovenia, Kosovo
Pope Leo XIV has transferred Archbishop Luigi Bianco, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Uganda, to the Vatican diplomatic mission of Slovenia and Kosovo.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Call for Implementation of Social Pact for Peace, Harmonious Coexistence amid Crises
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have appealed for national unity and reconciliation through the implementation of a Social Pact for Peace and Harmonious Coexistence, as the country grapples with political, security, and humanitarian crises.
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