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Second Ordinary Session of Catholic Bishops in Mali Ends with Calls for Peace, Responsible Governance
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mali (CEM) have concluded their Plenary Assembly with a passionate appeal for peace, responsible governance, and unity in the country.
Cardinal Brislin Condemns Rise of “mafias” in South Africa, Blames Corruption on Growing State of Lawlessness
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has observed a “general state of lawlessness” in South Africa, warning that the emergence of different “mafias” is fostering an environment conducive for corruption.
Closed 94-Year-Old Catholic Hospital in Kenya to Reopen “once unpaid salaries issues are addressed”: Bishop Obanyi
The reopening of St. Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital, the 94-year-old health facility of he Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, which suspended operations in early July 2025 can only occur after outstanding staff salaries are paid and sustainable income streams are secured, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Episcopal See has said.
“I accept God’s choice”: New Coadjutor Bishop for Senegal’s Kolda Catholic Diocese on Appointment
Mon. Joseph Francis Badji, who was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Senegal’s Kolda Diocese on January 10, granting him the “right of succession” in accordance with Canon 403 §3 of the Code of Canon Law, has expressed his acceptance of the Episcopal Mission as an act of faith and trust in God.
Catholic Archdiocese in DR Congo Dismisses Reports of Archbishop’s Suspension as “blackmail”
The Catholic Archdiocese of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has strongly denied social media reports claiming that Pope Leo XIV has suspended Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, describing the allegations as false, malicious, and rooted in ignorance of Church law.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Foster “reconciliation among all the sons, daughters”
Pope Leo XIV has called on Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to place national reconciliation at the heart of their pastoral mission, urging them to help unite all Ivorians in the aftermath of the country’s recent presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV Highlights "valuable contribution" of Neocatechumenal Way
Pope Leo recognized how members of the Neocatechumenal Way have “rekindled the fire of the Gospel” and accompany many people in “rediscovering the beauty of knowing Jesus.”
How to Be a Christian on Social Media: A Catholic Priest Offers His Perspective
Father Gregorio Nadal offers advice on how to engage on social media in a truly Christian manner.
Youths Realizing “God-given potential” among Goals of Latest Ethiopian Spiritan Entity Training Initiative
The Spiritan Community Outreach Ethiopia (SCORE), an initiative of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) in the Horn of Africa nation, is advancing a community-based response to youth unemployment, with helping young people recognize and develop their “God-given potential” among its central objectives.
Bishops in Mali Meet to Deliberate on Catholic Education’s “difficult period” in the Country
One of the key talking points at the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Mali (CEM) is the state of Catholic education that the Bishops say is facing “a difficult period” in the country.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Priests, One Sister from Africa to Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue as Consultors
Three of the 19 members that Pope Leo XIV has appointed as Consultors of the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue are from Africa, two serving as Priests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe, and one serving as a Religious in Senegal.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Faithful to Rediscover the Beauty of Charity
Pope Leo XIV issued his message for the annual World Day of the Sick, which was established by St. John Paul II in 1992.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Holy Mass “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” in February
Catholic Bishops in the United States of America have announced a Eucharistic celebration “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa,” a prayerful initiative that is to bring together Church leaders from the U.S. and Africa amid renewed international concern over violent conflicts, insecurity, and especially the persecution of Christians in African countries.
First Meeting With Pope Leo XIV Marks New Chapter for Church in Africa: SECAM President
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has described the first official audience between Pope Leo XIV and the leadership of the Church in Africa as a “very important meeting,” that he says marks a new phase in relations between the African continent and the Holy See.
Bishop Emeritus of Nigeria’s Warri Diocese Dies at 78, Eulogized for “impacting lives of many”
Bishop John Oke Afareha, who passed on Sunday, January 18, has been remembered for a faith-filled life and obedience to the will of God and for transforming many lives in the West African country.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Joint Fight against Evil
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has urged the people of God to mark the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by strengthening bonds of unity and identifying areas of cooperation in addressing social challenges.
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Solidarity with Flood Victims in Southern Africa
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his spiritual closeness with hundreds of thousands affected by floods in southern African countries, where deaths and massive destruction have been reported,d especially in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Joint Support of Central African Refugees in South Sudan
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has appealed for collaboration between the Church, government, and humanitarian organizations in addressing the immediate needs of people fleeing violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), and seeking refuge in the world’s youngest nation.
Caritas Zambia Calls for Implementation of Refugee Protection Laws
Caritas Zambia has urged the Zambian Government to move beyond legislation and ensure the effective implementation of refugee protection laws, warning that refugees and asylum seekers continue to face significant barriers in accessing protection, livelihoods, and basic services.
Catholic Women Discuss Beauty, Difficulty, Redemptive Nature of Church’s Teachings on Sexuality
This past week, nearly a quarter of U.S. states sued the federal government for defining biological sex as binary, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for and against legally allowing males to compete against females in sports, and a Vatican official called surrogacy a “new form of colonialism” that commodifies women and their children.
