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Angolan Catholic Archbishop Urges Christians to Make Solidarity Way of Life
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to make solidarity and sharing a way of life, describing them as concrete expressions of Christian fraternity in both the Church and society.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Tanzania Cautioned against Influences that Weaken Fidelity to Christ
Bishop Joseph Roman Mlola of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kigoma has cautioned the newly ordained Deacons in his Episcopal See against influences that could weaken their fidelity to Christ and the Church, urging them to always remain firm in the faith and embrace ongoing formation.
Bishop in Zambia Calls for Responsible Use of Power as Colleague Summoned in Suspected “state-sponsored persecution”
The Vice President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has appealed to those in leadership positions to exercise the power entrusted to them responsibly.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Christians to Strengthen Society through Everyday Acts of Sharing
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called on Catholics to embrace sharing as a way to strengthen human relationships, promote inclusion, and build more supportive communities.
Epiphany Sunday: Catholic Bishops in Angola Call on Christians to Be Living Signs of Christ
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, on the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, called on Christians to become visible witnesses of Christ through faith lived in concrete actions, care for others, and commitment to unity.
Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Women, Men Religious to be Visible Signs of Unity and Communion
The Archbishop of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has encouraged members of Religious Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) to become visible signs of togetherness, showing the world that communal life founded on faith offers deeper joy than individual success.
Catholic Archbishop Calls for Peace and Hope ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has called on Ugandans to pray for peace ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections, lamenting the growing fear and anxiety fueled by divisive narratives in the media.
Bandits Kill 42, Kidnap Women and Children in Deadly Attacks on Villages in Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese
At least 42 people have been killed and an unknown number of women and children abducted following a series of coordinated bandit attacks on villages located within the territory of Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese.
Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference Decries “state-sponsored persecution” as Member Summoned by Law Enforcers
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have condemned what they describe as an attack against their colleague, Archbishop Alick Banda, and the entire Church in the southern African country, following a “money-laundering” probe initiated against the Archbishop.
“Be stars that lead others to Christ”: Cameroonian Catholic Bishop to Christians on Epiphany Sunday
Bishop Agapitus Nfon of Cameroon’s Kumba Catholic Diocese has called on Christians to become “stars” that lead others to Christ, urging renewed faith, courage, and sustained prayer for the country’s Catholic Bishops.
Cardinal Sarah on Sacred Music, the Four Last Things, and True Peace
The vital importance of sacred music to the liturgy, the need for every Catholic to be watchful and prepared for the Four Last Things, and the recognition that only Christ’s kingship will bring true peace were among the key messages Cardinal Robert Sarah brought to the United States late last year.
“He brought Capuchin way of life to Episcopal Ministry”: Catholic Bishop in Angola on Legacy of Predecessor
The Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, who passed on aged 80 on January 1, as a pastor who faithfully carried the charism of members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap), into his Episcopal Ministry.
Malawi: Pontifical Mission Society Urges Inclusion of Children in Mission to Boost Church’s Purpose of Changing Lives
The Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood in Malawi has emphasized the importance of involving children in the Church’s salvific mission, highlighting their role in advancing its goal of transforming lives.
Pontifical Mission Society in Malawi Calls for the Awakening of Children’s Hunger for Christ in the Eucharist
The Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood in Malawi has called for an awakening of zeal and love for Jesus in the Eucharist among children, emphasizing the need to encourage them to grow deeper in their love for Christ.
“Do not be afraid”: Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops Speak with New Courage in Synodality Message
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia have issued a far-reaching Synodality Message that speaks into the fear, suffering, and fragmentation gripping the Horn of Africa nation, repeatedly urging the people of God to “not be afraid.”
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Newly Consecrated Bishop to Live His Episcopal Ministry as a “gift, service”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast has urged the newly consecrated Bishop of Abengourou Catholic Diocese to live his Episcopal ministry as a “gift and a service” to the people of God.
“Together we go forward”: Cardinal Brislin Reflects on 75 Years of Southern African Hierarchy, Pope’s First Consistory
The New Year 2026 marks 75 years since the establishment of the Southern African Catholic hierarchy, a milestone that invites gratitude for the past, honest reflection on hard-won struggles, and renewed hope for the future, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
Catholic Bishop of Kitui Diocese in Kenya Appointed Coadjutor of Country’s Machakos Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kenya, as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of the country’s Machakos Diocese, granting him the “right of succession” in accordance with Canon 403 §3 of the Code of Canon Law.
Let’s “protect our dignity”: Catholic Youths in Liberia’s Monrovia Archdiocese Cautioned against Social Vices
Catholic youths in Liberia’s Monrovia Archdiocese have been cautioned against social vices and urged to safeguard their human dignity as followers of Jesus Christ.
Coadjutor Bishop of Meru Takes the Helm of the Kenyan Catholic Diocese as Bishop Mugambi Retires at 75
The Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya ushered in a new chapter of pastoral leadership on the first day of the New Year 2026, as Bishop Jackson Murugara formally succeeded Bishop Salesius Mugambi as the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Episcopal See.
