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Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary When Temptations, Uncertainties Arise in Family Life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro.
Catholic Activists Denounce African Healthcare Group Turning “pharmacies into illegal abortion shops” in Kenya
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGO Africa, are calling for an end to the activities of IPAS Africa Alliance, a Women’s Reproductive Health and Rights group, which they say is promoting the use of dangerous abortion pills by vulnerable Kenyan girls and women.
Ensure Church Voice is “clear and compassionate”: Bishop at Launch of AMECEA Communication Policy, App
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) needs to shape Catholic communicators in the region into better professionals, who communicate with clarity and compassion, the Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.
“We are learning from Africa”: Vatican Official Lauds Church in Africa’s Conservation, Human Dignity Initiatives
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (PIHD) has lauded the Church in Africa for spearheading initiatives towards conservation and human dignity.
Catholic Archbishop in France Rescinds Appointment of Priest Convicted of Rape, Asks for Forgiveness
Archbishop Guy de Kirimel of Toulouse, France, has reversed his decision to appoint as chancellor of the archdiocese a priest convicted of rape.
Mandeville Diocese in Jamaica Lauds Service of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi at Profession, Anniversaries Celebrations
The Bishop of Jamaica’s Catholic Diocese of Mandeville has thanked members of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya for their over two decades of service in the Jamaican Diocese.
UK-Based Christian Rights Group Calls for Immediate Return of 16 Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has called on the Nigerian government to release all 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centre in Nigeria’s Kano State some five years ago.
Human Trafficking “a deep concern” for the Church in Africa: Talitha Kum Zimbabwe
The challenge of human trafficking violates human dignity and is a major hindrance to the Church’s mission of defending the vulnerable, the National Coordinator of Talitha Kum Network in Zimbabwe has said.
Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s "fire of love" to Spread Peace Throughout the World
According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own lives and communities.
“She has been a great support”: Assumption of Nairobi Sister on Sibling’s Role in Her 60 Years of Religious Life
Sr. Teresia Ndeto of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) has acknowledged with appreciation the support she has received from her younger sister, Immaculate, during her 60 years of Religious Life.
Cape Verdean Catholic Official Lauds Country’s “extremely positive” Participation in Jubilee of Youth in Rome
The Diocesan Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has described the participation of young people from the country in the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth in Rome as “extremely positive,” citing the joy and faith expressed by the youth during the international gathering.
A Pontiff and His People: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the World in His First 100 Days
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100 days.
Here Are 50 Notable Remarks by Pope Leo XIV During His First 100 Days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Here are some of the most notable.
From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days Break New Ground
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV.
Society of St. Pius X Pilgrimage Added to Vatican’s Jubilee Year Calendar amid Tensions
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Aug. 20.
“We can confirm”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Viral Video Featuring Kidnapped Minor Seminarians with Their Captors
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi has confirmed the authenticity of a recent viral video showing two of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary on July 10.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Benin as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Eric Soviguidi, a native of Benin, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, assigning him the Titular See of Cerenza in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholics to Say "yes" to God
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish.
Seek External Professional Help to End Killings: Catholic Paramilitary Group in Nigeria to Government
Officials at the Man of Order and Discipline (M.O.D), a paramilitary group set up by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to provide security and to maintain order in the Catholic Churches in the West African country, have called on the Nigerian government to seek foreign help to address the country’s growing insecurity.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience.
