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“Continue to be prophetic, voice of the voiceless”, Archbishop Urges Malawi’s Church Leaders in Post Election Reflection
The Archbishop of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre has underscored the essential role of Church leaders in guiding and forming the moral conscience of the people of God, especially during general elections.
Meet 10 Patron Saints of Catholic Education, Students, and Teachers
Newman will join a list of several other Catholic saints considered patrons of other aspects of education. Get to know them here.
Pope Leo XIV Urges University Students to Feed "hunger for truth and meaning"
Pope Leo XIV urged university students to feed their “hunger for truth and meaning,” lamenting that modern education often loses sight of the “big picture.”
Pope Leo to Pray at Tomb of St. Charbel During First Apostolic Journey to Turkey, Lebanon
The trip will center on two key moments: a pilgrimage to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea and a visit to the tomb of St. Charbel Makhlouf.
Pope Leo XIV: The First Lesson for Every Bishop is Humility
Pope Leo XIV consecrated Mons. Mirosław Stanisław Wachowski a bishop during a Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 26, 2025.
Pope Leo: Don’t Let Tension Between Tradition, Novelty Become "harmful polarizations"
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the closing of the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, part of the Church’s wider Jubilee of Hope in 2025.
Vocations Boom in Malawi is a Blessing and “heavy responsibility”: Commission for Seminaries Chairman
The Chairman of the Commission for Seminaries at the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has described the increase in priestly and religious vocations across the southeastern African nation as both a “blessing” and a “heavy responsibility” for the local Church.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Catholic Bishop Calls for Inclusive Systems for World’s Vulnerable Populations
The chairperson of the Social Action Department at the South African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has appealed to global leaders to take bold, tangible actions that promote justice, equity, and inclusion for the world’s most vulnerable populations during the ongoing Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency in South Africa.
Pope Leo XIV Gives Advice for Living with Hope in a "troubled era"
Pope Leo XIV said the key to living in a difficult time, when the Church’s teachings are often challenged, is to embrace the hope that is “not knowing.”
Pope Leo XIV: There’s No Template for Synodality Across all Countries
Pope Leo XIV spoke about synodality during the jubilee of synodal teams and participatory bodies Oct. 24-26, part of the Church’s wider Jubilee of Hope in 2025.
Delegates Commit to Uphold “highest” Safeguarding Standards in Seminaries at AMECEA Conference
Delegates at the just-concluded conference on safeguarding in seminaries that was organized by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have committed to ensuring that Seminaries in the region uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
Catholic Sisters in Angola Reflect on Life, Legacy of Recently Canonized Members in Rome
Catholic Sisters in Angola have joined the universal Church in celebrating the canonization of members of their Congregations, who were canonized on October 19 by Pope Leo XIV in Rome, reflecting on their legacy of faith, courage, and service to humanity.
Congo Brazzaville Catholic Bishops Encourage Youth Formation to Build a Just, Peaceful Society
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have called for renewed evangelization, moral integrity, and active social engagement among young people and all members of the Church.
Catholic Entities in Ivory Coast Call for Non-Violence Ahead of October 25 Presidential Election
The Episcopal Commission for Justice, Peace, and the Environment in Ivory Coast and the National Laity Council are urging young people to reject violence and become agents of peace ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV to John Paul II Institute: Your Mission is to Speak and Live the Truth
“Your specific mission concerns the search for and common witness to the truth,” Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 24 at the Vatican.
Apostolic Nuncio for Burkina Faso, Niger Says New Mission is “a challenge as well as grace”
The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso and Niger has described his new mission as both a challenge and a grace.
Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III Make History With First Joint Prayer Since Reformation
History was made in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday as Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III prayed side by side, the first such meeting since the Protestant Reformation.
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in Scourge of Opioid Addiction
In a meeting with participants of the fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements, the pope directly spoke out against “unbridled consumerism” and its negative impacts.
Benin’s Catholic Bishops Urge Dialogue, Peace Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have called on all political actors, civil society organizations, and citizens to work for peace, dialogue, and unity ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections.
“Be regular”: American Teen Promoting Children’s Rosary in Africa Gives Tips on Prayer
The only way to build a relationship through prayer is by making it a habit, Asher Kaufman, who is visiting a number of African countries to promote the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent, has said.
