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“Be examples of unity, communion”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Pastoral Agents in Maputo Province
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has urged pastoral agents in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo to be “examples of unity and communion” as they carry out their mission in the Church.
Inside Catholic Sisters’ Groundbreaking “Heritage Room” – A Dream 40 Years in the Making in Kenya
Sr. Elizabeth Njoki wa Joel is nostalgic as she shows the various sections of the “Heritage Room”, a space set up by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya to preserve the Congregation’s history including documents and artifacts from when it was founded in 1955.
Pope Leo XIV Recalls Palestinians Killed Since October 7 Hamas Attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two years ago it was a terroristic attack.”
Don’t Be “fickle in faith”, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Warns, Urges Commitment to Church
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to stand firm in their faith, to live as true witnesses of Christ, and desist from abandoning their faith in favor of other denominations.
Women Urged to “midwife” New Generation to Transform Africa’s Political Landscape at International Bible Conference
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has called on women to “midwife” a new generation of leaders capable of transforming Africa’s political, social, and economic landscape.
Pope Leo XIV to Make First International Trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
“Watch the space of young Women” for Africa’s Future, Catholic University Don Urges at International Bible Conference
The space of young women in various sectors and spheres of life needs to be protected and nurtured for the future of the African continent, a lecturer at the Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has said.
“Precious Witness”: Apostolic Nuncio Hails Croatian Community in South Africa for Upholding Christian Identity
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, has hailed members of the Croatian Catholic community in the country for upholding the Christian identity while preserving their culture.
Members of U.S. Congress, USCIRF Push to Designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even more high tech.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Says Pope Leo XIV Has “Special Care and Interest” for Africa, Expresses Hope for Papal Visit
Pope Leo XIV has “a special care and interest” for Africa as a continent that gives hope to the Church and the world, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Let’s Recommit to “represent Christ boldly in modern world”: Archbishop Urges at Silver Jubilee of Conventuals in Zambia
The Silver Jubilee celebration of the members of the Order Friars Minor Conventual (Conventuals/OFM Conv.) in the Proto-Martyrs Province of Zambia and Malawi offers an opportunity for recommitment to the evangelization mission of the Church, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Catholic Archdiocese has said.
Pope Leo XIV Allows Outside Banks to Manage Holy See Investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks outside the Vatican for investments.
Pope Leo Thanks Knights of Columbus for Generosity to Vatican, Service to Communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica completed last year.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Disapprove Revised Bill on Constitutional Amendment, Call for “genuinely inclusive process”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have disapproved the revised amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which seeks to amend the Southern African nation’s Constitution, calling for “a genuinely inclusive process” involving the voices of all stakeholders.
Togo’s Catholic Bishops Call for Renewed Prayers “without ceasing” for Nation During Rosary Month
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have urged the people of God to intensify prayers for the country during October, the month of the Holy Rosary, highlighting the power of Mary’s intercession in guiding the nation through present challenges.
Kenyan Catholic Environmentalist Decries East African Leaders’ “scary silence” on Crude Oil Pipeline Project
A Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has described as “scary” the silence of leaders in East Africa over growing concerns about the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is currently under construction between Uganda and Tanzania.
Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Decry Illegal Mining as “public health, human rights emergency”, Urge Presidential Action
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have urged President John Dramani Mahama to take action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which they say is “poisoning” the West African nation’s “life-support systems.”
Planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola Opportunity for “another vision, other ideals”: Catholic Archbishop
The planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola offers an opportunity for new ways of approaching and doing things in the South African nation, the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.
