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Third Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Jinja Dies at 72, Eulogized as “a pillar of development in Church”
Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja in Uganda has passed on at the age of 72.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in Ivory Coast
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Abengourou in Ivory Coast and transferred Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli to San Pedro-en-Côte d’Ivoire Diocese.
Pope Leo XIV: Sadness in Life Can Be Healed Through Christ
Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father said the mystery of Christ’s resurrection can “change one’s outlook on the world.”
How Should We Approach AI Companionship? CNA Explainer
Tech companies are offering increasingly realistic and immersive forms of AI-based life coaching, friendship, and romance through AI companions.
Vatican Secretary of State, Journalists Condemn Threat to Free Press after Assaults on Journalists
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and an organization of Vatican-accredited journalists spoke out in support of a free press this week.
Five Ways St. John Paul II Changed the Catholic Church Forever
St. John Paul II was the second-longest-serving pope in modern history with 27 years of pontificate. He was the first non-Italian pontiff since Pope Adrian VI in 1523.
Pope Leo XIV to Name St. John Henry Newman a Patron Saint of Catholic Education
The Holy Father will designate Newman as an official co-patron saint of education, together with St. Thomas Aquinas.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Hope, Solidarity with Affected
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has called on the people of God to stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer, sharing a message of hope, compassion, and faith.
Fact Check: Did the Vatican Library Open a Prayer Room for Muslims?
Reports circulating in media outlets and on social media in October 2025 allege that the Vatican has opened a prayer room for Muslims in the Apostolic Library.
“A vital gathering”: Tanzanian Bishop on First-Ever AMECEA Regional Conference for Safeguarding in Seminaries
The Chairman of the Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo, has described the maiden regional conference on safeguarding in seminaries as “a vital gathering” aimed at strengthening protection measures through “cross-learning and dialogue.”
Faith in Motion: U.S. Teen Touring Seven African Nations to Promote Children’s Rosary
Asher Kaufman left the comfort of his home in Connecticut USA several months ago, and has been visiting African countries to grow the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana's Accra Archdiocese Ends with Calls for Missionary Zeal, Marian Devotion
The first-ever Rosary Congress in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has ended with renewed calls for missionary zeal, deeper Marian devotion, and a stronger commitment to living out the Gospel in daily life.
Catholic Priests “safe, unharmed” after Armed Robbery at Parish in DR Congo’s Kisangani Archdiocese
Two members of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (SMM/Montfort Missionaries), also known as, are “safe and unharmed” following an armed robbery at their Parish residence in the Archdiocese of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on October 17.
Aid to the Church in Need: Authoritarian Regimes Are Greatest Threat to Religious Freedom
Authoritarian regimes are among the main drivers of religious discrimination and persecution in 52 countries, according to an Aid to the Church in Need report.
Angolan Catholic Bishop Faults Judicial System for Deepening Corruption, Calls for Moral, Institutional Renewal
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has blamed the country’s judicial system for perpetuating a cycle of impunity, corruption, and national decay.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Teams of Our Lady to “persevere in prayer, trust in God”
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has urged members of the Teams of Our Lady (END) to deepen their trust in God and remain steadfast in prayer as they continue the mission of supporting Christian married couples.
Poor Leadership to Blame for Nigeria’s Hardship, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Politicians to Uphold Christian Values
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has blamed the ongoing economic and social hardship in the country on poor leadership, accusing politicians of neglecting their responsibilities in favour of personal ambition as the 2027 general elections approach.
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Acknowledge Peaceful Voting, Decry Post-Election Irregularities
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops have commended the generally calm and orderly conduct of the October 12 presidential election in the Central African nation.
Nigeria’s Insecurity Has Religious Dimensions, Catholic Bishop Says, Welcomes Calls for Accountability
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has acknowledged that the country’s worsening insecurity is multifaceted but maintains that it carries clear elements of religious persecution.
“A wonderful experience”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Maiden Participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
A member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola has described her first participation in the Frankfurt International Book Fair as “a wonderful experience” that has opened new horizons for the growth and visibility of African Catholic literature.
