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“Precious Witness”: Apostolic Nuncio Hails Croatian Community in South Africa for Upholding Christian Identity
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, has hailed members of the Croatian Catholic community in the country for upholding the Christian identity while preserving their culture.
Members of U.S. Congress, USCIRF Push to Designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even more high tech.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Says Pope Leo XIV Has “Special Care and Interest” for Africa, Expresses Hope for Papal Visit
Pope Leo XIV has “a special care and interest” for Africa as a continent that gives hope to the Church and the world, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Let’s Recommit to “represent Christ boldly in modern world”: Archbishop Urges at Silver Jubilee of Conventuals in Zambia
The Silver Jubilee celebration of the members of the Order Friars Minor Conventual (Conventuals/OFM Conv.) in the Proto-Martyrs Province of Zambia and Malawi offers an opportunity for recommitment to the evangelization mission of the Church, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Catholic Archdiocese has said.
Pope Leo XIV Allows Outside Banks to Manage Holy See Investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks outside the Vatican for investments.
Pope Leo Thanks Knights of Columbus for Generosity to Vatican, Service to Communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica completed last year.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Disapprove Revised Bill on Constitutional Amendment, Call for “genuinely inclusive process”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have disapproved the revised amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which seeks to amend the Southern African nation’s Constitution, calling for “a genuinely inclusive process” involving the voices of all stakeholders.
Togo’s Catholic Bishops Call for Renewed Prayers “without ceasing” for Nation During Rosary Month
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have urged the people of God to intensify prayers for the country during October, the month of the Holy Rosary, highlighting the power of Mary’s intercession in guiding the nation through present challenges.
Kenyan Catholic Environmentalist Decries East African Leaders’ “scary silence” on Crude Oil Pipeline Project
A Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has described as “scary” the silence of leaders in East Africa over growing concerns about the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is currently under construction between Uganda and Tanzania.
Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Decry Illegal Mining as “public health, human rights emergency”, Urge Presidential Action
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have urged President John Dramani Mahama to take action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which they say is “poisoning” the West African nation’s “life-support systems.”
Planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola Opportunity for “another vision, other ideals”: Catholic Archbishop
The planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola offers an opportunity for new ways of approaching and doing things in the South African nation, the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.
Maiden Biblical Fair in Maputo “concrete response to forming conscious Christians”: Catholic Bishop
The first-ever Biblical Fair in the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique has been described as an appropriate step in realizing the formation of Christians capable of witnessing their faith.
Pope Leo XIV Signs First Apostolic Exhortation, "Dilexi te"
The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation "Dilexi te" in the library of the Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV Attends Swearing-in of Swiss Guard, First for a Pope in Nearly 60 Years
The event took place in the Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard. The Holy Father was joined by a crowd of spectators watching as the 27 new members were sworn into the ranks of the papal guard.
Ahead of First-Ever West African Youth Day, Central Planning Committee Launches Call for Logo Submissions
The Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the inaugural West African Youth Day, set for Ghana in 2026, has launched a call for logo submissions in view of selecting the official emblem of the event.
Civilians Under Siege in Sudan’s El Fasher Town, Catholic Entities among Over 100 Calling for Their Protection
Catholic movements and several religious entities have joined over 100 civil society organizations and humanitarian actors in calling for protection of civilians in El Fasher, a Sudanese town where there is intense fighting in the country’s war that broke out on 15 April 2023.
“Deeply abhorrent”: Cardinal Brislin Denounces Denial of Health, Education Access to Non-South Africans
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese has decried as “deeply abhorrent” the denial of health and education facilities access to foreigners in South Africa.
After Deadly Scaffolding Collapse, Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity with Orthodox Church
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have expressed solidarity with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church following the collapse of a wooden scaffolding at St. Mary’s Church, which left several people dead and others injured.
