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Conference of African Women Theologians II Kicks Off with Invitation to Transfer Insights into Church Formation Programs

Sep 3, 2025

Participants in the Second African Women Theologians Conference 2025 who are gathering at Hekima University College (HUC) in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, have been challenged to transfer insights from the five-day convention into Church formation programs.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla. Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan/Radio Bakhita

At Installation of New Catholic University of South Sudan VC, Chancellor Emphasizes “moral values, ethical behaviours”

Sep 3, 2025

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla has emphasized the importance of fostering “moral values” and upholding “ethical behaviour” and discipline as foundational in the affairs of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS).

Pope Leo XIV appealed for help for Sudan during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 3, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV Pleads for Help for "humanitarian catastrophe" in Sudan

Sep 3, 2025

Pope Leo XIV pleaded for assistance for the people of Sudan, who are experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease.

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Smooth Leadership Transition at Catholic University of South Sudan Lesson to Government: Official at VC Installation

Sep 3, 2025

The Governor of Western Equatoria State in South Sudan has lauded the smooth leadership transition at the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS).

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV Assures Persons Affected by Deadly Landslide in Sudan’s Darfur Region “his spiritual closeness”

Sep 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual solidarity with all persons affected by the August 31 landslide that reportedly wiped out Tarsin village in Sudan’s Central Darfur region, killing at least 1,000 people.

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Newly Installed Catholic University of South Sudan VC Pledges to Foster Teamwork to Create “inclusive environments”

Sep 2, 2025

The new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) has pledged to foster teamwork with various stakeholders in view of “creating inclusive environments” to advance the institution’s mission.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi. Credit: ACI Africa

“People feel abandoned”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Benue State

Sep 2, 2025

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Benue State, faulting authorities for neglect and complicity in the violence that has displaced nearly two million people in his Episcopal See.

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“I came to walk with you”, Bishop in Mozambique Says at Installation, Urges “Pilgrim, Missionary, Synodal Church”

Sep 2, 2025

On the occasion of his installation as the Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Quelimane Catholic Diocese, Bishop Osório Citora Afonsoi assured the people of God of his readiness to serve, pledging to foster a “missionary and Synodal Church” of pilgrims.

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

EWTN News/Studios: How to Watch the Canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sep 2, 2025

EWTN News and EWTN Studios will join forces in Rome from Sept. 3–7 to televise the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

No to Coloured Shoes for Catholic Priests during Church Celebrations in Nigeria as Archbishop Decries Liturgical Abuses

Sep 2, 2025

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried Liturgical abuses in his Metropolitan See, cautioning Priests under his care against wearing coloured shoes and trousers while celebrating Church events.

Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan. Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan

Prioritize Education of Youths, Apostolic Nuncio to New Leadership of Catholic University of South Sudan

Sep 2, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has called on the new leadership of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) to have the education of youths as a priority at the institution of higher learning. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Our hearts are heavy”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Concerned about Increase in IDP Camps amid Terrorist Attacks

Sep 2, 2025

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for an end to “the incessant killings”, terrorism, and banditry in the West African nation, noting that camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country have increased owing to insecurity.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the popemobile during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of September

Sep 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for our relationship with all of creation. 

Sr. Kinse Shako Annastasia. Credit: Sr. Kinse Shako Annastasia Facebook page

Nigerian Sisters’ Order Distances Itself from “former” Member Who “embraced Islamic Religion” amid Viral Abuse Claims

Sep 1, 2025

The leadership of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangel Sisters (MOPHAS) Auchi Diocese in Nigeria has distanced itself from Kinse Shako Annastasia, a former member of the Congregation whose August 24 Facebook post titled “Religious Sisters Are Not Priests’ Wives or Bedmates” went viral.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Radio Elikya

“Time of grace, synodal conversion”: Cardinal Ambongo on Pastoral Week in DR Congo’s Kinshasa Archdiocese

Sep 1, 2025

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for spiritual renewal in a spirit of discernment as his Metropolitan See opens its second Archdiocesan Pastoral Week. 

Late Fr. Augustine Amadu. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Kenema

Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Murdered while Preparing for New Mission

Sep 1, 2025

A Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema was murdered on August 30 while he was preparing to take on a new mission in the Sierra Leonean Episcopal See.

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Mass for the opening of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine on Sept. 1, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Opens Augustinians’ General Chapter with Call to Listening, Humility, and Unity

Sep 1, 2025

Nearly 100 Augustinian priests from around the world, who are participating in this year’s chapter, attended the pope’s Mass held inside the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome. 

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Supports "important and urgent" Creation Day September 1

Sep 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has voiced his support for the Sept. 1 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, an ecumenical initiative encouraged by Pope Francis.

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“Seedbeds of vocations”: Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria on Role of Families in Nurturing Vocations

Sep 1, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has underscored the role of families in nurturing vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, describing families as the “domestic Church” where faith is first lived and passed on.

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Angolan Catholic Bishop Urges Openness to Forgiveness, Says “reconciliation will not come from signed agreements alone”

Sep 1, 2025

Bishop Dionísio Hisiilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola has called upon the people of God in the Southern African nation to commit themselves to national reconciliation as an ongoing process, demonstrating openness to forgiveness.