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Worldwide Catholic Population Up, Vocations Down
On the occasion of World Mission Day, to be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 19, the Vatican news agency Fides presented statistics that offer a general overview of the Catholic Church worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV Says First Canonized Couple Give Example of "marriage as a path to holiness"
At a time when the world offers “many counter-examples” of what a healthy marriage should look like, Pope Leo XIV has urged couples to look to Saints Louis and Zélie Martin — the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux — as a model of a joyful and holy marriage.
Pope Leo to Grieving Father: "Death never has the last word"
Pope Leo XIV has responded to a letter from a grieving father with the encouragement that “death never has the last word.”
Jesuit Entity Boosts Initiative of Refugee Youths in Curbing Hunger in Kenya
Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) of the Society of Jesus (SJ, /Jesuits) has expanded the activities of Vijana Twaweza Project in combating hunger in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, where food insecurity is a major challenge.
Protests Mar Cameroon’s Presidential Polls Despite Catholic Bishops’ Pre-Election Calls for Peace
Despite repeated appeals by Catholic Bishops for peace and transparency ahead of Cameroon’s presidential elections, protests reportedly erupted in some cities in the country.
“Double Tragedy”: Superior General of Religious Institute in Kenya Speaks on Death, Arrest of its Members
The Religious Institute of the Nazareth Sisters of the Annunciation (NSA) has expressed deep sorrow following the loss of one of their members, Sr. Anselmina Karimi, who reportedly died under “unclear circumstances” on October 12.
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania Decry Continued Abductions, Urge Government to Safeguard Right to Life
The Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has called on Tanzanian authorities to address rampant abductions and disappearances in the East African nation.
“Vocations fair” Set to Crown Mission Month in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda
The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has announced that the planned “Vocations and Missions Park”, scheduled for October 19, will mark the high point of the Archdiocese’s Mission month.
Pope Leo XIV Explains Why Christian Hope is Better Than Optimism
Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christian hope to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly general audience on Oct. 15, 2025.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Launch Laity Day to Boost Evangelization Efforts among Lay People
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) are set to launch the National Laity Day, an initiative aimed at empowering the Lay faithful in the country to evangelize and integrate their faith into daily life, both personally and within their families.
Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.
Catholic Sister in Kenya Detained for “own safety” as Probe into Colleague’s Death Continues: Judge
A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic Sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Meru, citing the seriousness of the alleged offense, the need to complete investigations, and concerns for her personal safety.
Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has disowned a document falsely attributed to the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation under the theme “The Voice of the People is the Voice of God,” describing it as “fake.”
Pope Leo XIV Introduces Significant Reform to Holy See’s Investments
Last week, Pope Leo XIV introduced a significant reform to the financial architecture of the Holy See.
Catholic Archbishop to Exam Candidates in Kenya: “Don't give up”
Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has encouraged students preparing for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinations to trust in God and to remain focused as they approach their final papers.
Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.
Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Champion of Democracy and Regional integration in Africa Dies Aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told multiple news outlets on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”
Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to Gaza following the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.
