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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.
According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own lives and communities.
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.
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.
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries 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.
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV.
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.
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 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.
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish.
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.
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.
The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.
Preparations are complete for the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Massangano in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando, with liturgical, logistical, security, and health arrangements proceeding smoothly.
The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while maintaining integrity and transparency.
Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has called on members of the Divine Mercy Apostolate in the West African country to embrace the culture of forgiveness and to work hard at promoting their spiritual growth through prayer and living exemplary lives.
Aid to the Church in Need joined the International Union of Superiors General in its call to pray and fast for world peace on Aug. 14.
Pope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin.
The Latin Church in Alexandria, Egypt, has launched its own Catholic Youth Jubilee after the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, taking place in two phases this month.