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Italian Catholic Priest Injured in Attempted Robbery in Angola Appeals for Security at Churches
An Italian member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has called for improved security at churches and Parish residences after he was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Benguela Diocese.
New Priests, Deacon in Angola Cautioned against “deceptive doctrinal currents of our time”
The Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana has urged the two Deacons and a Seminarian he ordained to guard their ministry against misleading teachings that pose a serious threat to the faith and to the people entrusted to their care.
Consecrated Life is “a precious gift that demands fidelity”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Franciscans
The Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has described Consecrated Life as a “precious gift” that demands fidelity, courage, and inner coherence, urging members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in the country to live their vocation with commitment and integrity.
Cardinal in Cape Verde Calls for Respect among Political Parties ahead of Parliamentary Elections
The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on political parties in the country to conduct campaigns for the April Parliamentary elections with respect, dialogue, and a genuine commitment to the common good.
Apostolic Nuncio Hails Communion and Peace as Pillars of Church’s Mission in Cameroon
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has praised the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for a year marked by communion and Episcopal collegiality.
Nigerian Ex-Seminarian Recounts Decade Away from Church, Returning through “divine intervention”
The National President of the Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN) has shared a personal testimony of faith, doubt, and rediscovery, revealing how he stayed away from the Catholic Church for 10 years after leaving the seminary before returning through what he describes as divine intervention and an understanding of the Church.
Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Warns New Tax Regime Could Aggravate Hardship for the Poor
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed concern about the implementation of a new tax regime signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that the regime comes at a time when many Nigerians are already facing economic hardship.
Over 40 Parishioners in South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria Face Excommunication after Disruptive Protests
Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has issued a Canonical decree requiring a section of parishioners who incited a series of protests at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the Archdiocese to undergo a “rehabilitative process” or be penalized, including being excommunicated.
Catholics at Nigerian Pastoral Area Lauded for Saving Church Items before Demolition
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has commended members of Holy Cross Pastoral Area of the Archdiocese for their courage in saving Church valuables shortly before their place of worship was demolished.
Cardinal in South Sudan Calls for Self-Reliance in Rebuilding Churches Destroyed by War
Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has called for commitment and self-reliance in restoring Church facilities damaged by years of war.
Priestly, Episcopal Ministry “demands constant dedication”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has emphasized that total dedication to God must guide the life of every Priest and Bishop, saying vocation requires love, service, and faithful witness.
Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences.
Newly Appointed Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese Hopes to Build on Experience in Former Diocese
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, who has been appointed as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, says he hopes to draw on his experience in the Diocese of Mthatha as he assumes leadership of the Archdiocese.
South Sudanese Government Official Hails Catholic Church’s Contribution to Country's Human Development
The Governor of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State has hailed the Catholic Church for its unwavering contribution to holistic development of the east-central African country.
“I am not ordaining you for an ideal country”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop at Priestly, Diaconate Ordination
The four newly ordained Priests and six newly ordained Deacons for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) have been reminded of the urgency of their mission in the contemporary world, especially in societies wounded by conflict, poverty, and division.
Tanzanian Catholic Archbishop Urges Parents to Have Big Families to Grow Vocations to Priesthood
Archbishop Isaac Amanai Massawe of Tanzania's Catholic Diocese of Arusha has called upon parents to welcome more children and allow families, as the primary source of future Priests, to become true “nurseries of faith.”
Caritas Zambia Cautions against Gender-Based Electoral Violence ahead of 2026 General Elections
Caritas Zambia has condemned all forms of violence against women in elections, warning that such acts pose a serious threat to democracy as the country prepares for its 2026 General Elections slated for August 13.
Baptism of the Lord: Pope Leo XIV Baptizes 20 Infants, Tells Parents Faith is "more than necessary"
Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. In his homily, the pope urged parents to see faith as essential for their children’s lives, comparing it to the basic care no newborn can do without.
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine, while also offering a special blessing for children receiving baptism and praying for those born into “difficult circumstances.”
“Do not curse the dark; light a candle”: Archbishop Palmer-Buckle’s Triple Jubilee Spotlights Synodal Leadership
Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has marked a rare triple milestone with a thanksgiving Mass that doubled as the annual co-workers’ Christmas get-together.
