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Let’s “stop the fear, tension that rises before elections”: Catholic Bishop Appeals ahead of Poll in Nigeria’s Edo State
As the electorate in Nigeria’s Edo State prepares to elect a new Governor, there is need for the people of God in the Nigerian State to stay clear of “fear and tension” that characterizes the period preceding elections, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said.
Catechists in Kenya’s Nairobi Ecclesiastical Province Urged to Transition to Digital Culture in Teaching Christian Faith
Catechists in the Ecclesiastical Province of Nairobi in Kenya have been urged to transition from the traditional ways of teaching Christian faith to engaging “digital spaces”, where the beneficiaries of their ministry are found.
Pope Francis Says the Catholic Church is "more alive" Outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to God for his experiences.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Reminds Consecrated of Their “selfless act of love”, “total surrender to God” Decision
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded Consecrated persons of their lifelong decision to go beyond themselves in selfless love and in seeking the will of God in their lives.
International Human Rights Conventions Must be Safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine War: Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of two Ukrainian priests.
Carmelite Nuns Affiliate with Society of St. Pius X After Yearlong Feud with Local Bishop
After a string of controversies, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced that they are associating with the Society of St. Pius X.
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country.
“Jesus drew people to himself”: Participants Share Joy of Over 30,000 at Tanzania’s Fifth Eucharistic Congress
Uhuru National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s major city and commercial port on the country’s Indian Ocean coast, was fully packed during the concluding Mass of the fifth Eucharistic Congress in the East African nation, which took place from September 12-15.
“A deeply moving spiritual event”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop on International Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Ecuador
The weeklong 53rd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC 2024) that concluded in the South American nation of Ecuador on Sunday, September 15 was a “spiritual event” of great significance, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
“Watch over, defend the people of God”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Archbishop at Installation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa of Ivory Coast has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké to shepherd the people of God under his pastoral care, protecting them against danger.
Pope Francis Tells Young People to Prioritize the Eucharist Like Carlo Acutis
“As Blessed Carlo Acutis said, the Eucharist is the highway to heaven,” the pope wrote in his message for diocesan World Youth Days published on Sept. 17.
Knights of St. John in Ghana “join” Catholic Bishops in Calling for “immediate, decisive action” against Illegal Mining
Members of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of St. John International (KSJI) in Ghana are supporting the call by the country’s Catholic Bishops on various stakeholders to urgently and decisively address illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in the West African nation.
Diverse Religious Identities are "a gift from God": Pope Francis
“Contemplate the diversity of your traditions as a wealth, a wealth willed by God,” the pope told young adults gathered for Mediterranean Encounters 2024.
Kenya’s Government “must urgently review” Inflated Work Permit Charges for Foreign Missionaries: Catholic Bishop
The government of Kenya needs to “urgently review” foreign missionaries’ work permit charges that it inflated by 1,000 percent, from KES 15,000.00 (approx. US$ 150.00) to KES 150,000 (US$ 1,500.00), a Catholic Bishop in the East African nation has appealed.
South Sudan’s Presidency “reaches consensus” on Two-year Transitional Government Extension, Adjourn Polls to 2026
The Presidency of South Sudan has agreed to extend the mandate of the country’s transitional government of national unity by two more years, and to adjourn the general elections that had been slated for this December to 2026.
Nigerian Catholic on How Devotion to Eucharist, Our Lady of Perpetual Have Helped Him Cope with Near-death Experiences
Daniel Danjuma Egbunu looks back at the seven decades of his life as nothing short of a miracle, replete with multiple near-death experiences that he has sought to understand from the perspective of his Catholic faith practice.
Here’s What Will Be New at the October 2024 Synod on Synodality Session
The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will begin Oct. 2–27 in Rome, the second part of the Synod on Synodality.
Extend Christian Faith Education to “everyday life and every space”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Christian religious education has to go beyond the formal setting it takes place to influence daily living, the Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has told Catechists.
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be Held in Sydney in 2028
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, wrapped up with the announcement that Sydney will host the next congress in 2028.
Vatican Announces Press Conference on "spiritual experience" of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje.
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