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“It wasn’t easy”: Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu in Kenya on Rededication of Cathedral after Major Renovation
The successful renovation and rededication of St. Theresa’s Kibuye Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya, after years of planning and resource mobilization, was not a mean feat, the Local Ordinary has said.
Seven Newly Ordained Priests in Ivory Coast Urged to “live fully” Priestly Vocation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa has urged seven Deacons he ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast to shun worldly vices and remain faithful to their Priestly commitments.
Vatican Says Catholics Must Respond to Artificial Intelligence Threat to Authentic, Human Communication
The pope’s choice of theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications 2026, published Monday, is “Preserving Human Voices and Faces.”
Prioritize Good Governance over Elections: Catholic Archbishop to Nigeria’s Political Leaders
Good governance, manifested in prioritizing the welfare of citizens, must be the government’s preoccupation, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has told Nigeria’s political leaders.
IMBISA Plenary Delegates Urged to Nurture “mature faith” to Address Declining Youth Presence in Church
The declining youth presence in Church in the member countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) can be addressed by investing in the nurturing of “mature faith”, Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa of Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Catholic Diocese has said.
"Be creative, compassionate in your ministry": Apostolic Nuncio to Consecrated in Eswatini
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSA) ministering in Eswatini have been challenged to take initiatives that contribute to the spreading of the Gospel, fostering compassion for the poor and needy in their midst.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese, Caritas Finland Partner on Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Food Security
The Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has joined hands with Caritas Finland to tackle food insecurity with climate-smart farming.
Pope Leo XIV: "European institutions need people who know how to live a healthy secularism"
Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 29 received the European Parliament’s Working Group on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican.
Clergy, Religious, Seminarians Cautioned against Partisan Politics Ahead of Tanzania’s October 29 General Elections
The Clergy, members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), and Seminarians in Tanzania have been cautioned against engaging in political campaigns ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for October 29.
Christian Persecution in Nigeria: 1,200 Churches Destroyed Annually, Hundreds Killed
Violence against Catholic priests and members of other Christian groups in Nigeria continues to increase, especially in the eastern part of the country.
“Consider debt cancellation to alleviate the economic burden”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have marked the International Day of Peace with an appeal to the international community to cancel Zimbabwe’s debt, saying such a step would help revive the country's economy, reduce poverty, and build lasting peace.
“Sign of stability, eternity”: Cardinal Brislin on 65th Anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg
The 65th anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese is a sign of faith, stability, and continuity, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Ministry of Catechist to 39 at Jubilee Celebration
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday entrusted the ministry of catechist to 39 men and women in St. Peter’s Square, giving each one a crucifix as a sign of their mission.
Pope Leo XIV to Proclaim St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on Nov. 1
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1, the solemnity of All Saints.
“Holiness, vocation for all”: Vicar General at Silver Jubilee of Jesus Mary Joseph Congregation in Cape Verde
Holiness is not some distant ideal but a calling everyone needs to respond to, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has told members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ).
IMBISA Should Be “source of theological creativity”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa to Plenary Assembly Delegates
The representative of the Holy Father challenged members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster the formation of the people of God in theology.
At Centenary Celebrations, Kipalapala Seminary in Tanzania Hailed for Forming “generations of Priests”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania has commended St. Paul’s Senior Seminary of Theology, Kipalapala, in the Country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, for forming “generations of Priests” since it was established 100 year ago.
18 Deacons, 4 Priests Ordained in DR Congo Urged to Exemplify Humility, Simplicity in Ministry
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called upon the 18 Deacons and four Priests he ordained to embrace humility and simplicity in their ministry.
Pope Leo XIV Marks Jubilee of Catechists, Urges Them to Teach Relationship with Jesus
Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand on the faith.
Pope Leo XIV Chooses Theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: "The compassion of the Samaritan"
The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded and abandoned man on the road.”
