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Pope Francis: Christians Have a Duty to Prevent, Condemn Child Exploitation
Putting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced to work” who are unable to smile or dream.
Kenyan Superior General Urges Newly Professed Nuns to “deepen personal, community prayer” During 2025 Jubilee Year
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year gives women Religious an opportunity to “deepen” their communion with God in prayer, both communal and especially personal, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) that is headquartered in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has said.
Synodality “criterion for efficiency of our pastoral work”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon at 2025 Annual Bishops’ Seminar
Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei of the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon has encouraged the fostering of Synodality in the mission of the Church.
Human Rights Foundation Condemns Attack on Sudanese Church amid Threats to “kill all Christians”
UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, has condemned the 30 December 2024 attack on a church belonging to the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) in the country’s Gezira State reportedly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that left at least 14 people seriously injured.
116-year-old Brazilian Catholic Nun is World’s Oldest Human Being
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul who was born on May 27, 1908.
More Than 500,000 People Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door After Christmas Opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening the papal basilica’s door on Dec. 24.
“You have chosen a life of sacrifice”: Catholic Bishop to Women Religious at Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Members of the Missionary Congregation of Evangelizing Sisters of Mary (ESM), who took their perpetual vows as women Religious at their Mother House at Ongata Rongai in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong have been reminded of their lifelong choice “of sacrifice”.
Cameroon’s Protracted Anglophone Crisis “progressively coming to an end”: Catholic Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed optimism about the resolution of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis.
At Episcopal Anniversary, Angolan Spiritan Archbishop Urged “to be a constant instrument of unity”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has been urged to continue fostering the unity of the people of God as he marks 25 years since he started his Episcopal Ministry.
Pope’s Preacher Speaks on His Humanity, Return to Faith, and Being a Bible "expert"
Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles to becoming a Scripture scholar.
Dedicated Co-Cathedral of Cameroon’s Buea Catholic Diocese “fruit of our collective prayers, contributions”: Bishop
The realization of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon that was dedicated on January 5 is a testament to the collective sacrifices, prayers, and generosity of the people of God, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Church in Ethiopia Enters Christmas Season with Calls for Peace, Closeness with God
Christmas is a moment to get closer to God, Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel of Ethiopia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa has said, and exhorted Ethiopians to create an environment where justice and peace prevail.
Let’s Handle Illegal Miners Stuck in South African Disused Mine “in a way that respects their dignity”: Catholic Bishop
The hundreds of illegal miners stuck in a disused mine in Silfontein in South Africa’s North West Province are human beings, whose dignity should be respected, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka has said.
The Star of the Magi Symbolizes the Love of God: Pope Francis on Epiphany
“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and happiness, namely that of love.”
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar
Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.
Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and reconciliation,” Pope Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 5.
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025
The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast have expressed their regrets over the fallout with their Local Ordinary that resulted in the 27 December 2024 appointment of Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the Ivorian Episcopal See.
In 2025, Let’s Work Towards “peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims”: Catholic Archbishop in Niger
Christians in Niger have been urged to foster peace in their relationship with their Muslim counterparts, working towards unity of the people of God in the landlocked West African nation.
“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged African leaders to reject policies from international communities that discriminate against and impoverish the people of God on the continent.
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