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Church in Africa “alive, vibrant”: Catholic Youths from Phoenix Diocese in U.S. on First-ever African Visit
The Church in Africa is “alive and vibrant”, this is how Catholic youths from the Diocese of Phoenix in the U.S. visiting Kenya for their first-ever African trip have described their impressions after spending two weeks in the East African nation.
Integrating African Cultural Values in Counselling Practice among Objectives of New MA Program at Catholic Institute
The new Master of Arts Degree in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy program set to begin in August at the Abuja Centre of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) is designed to realize some five objectives, one of which is training enrolled candidates “to integrate African cultural values in their psycho-spiritual counselling practice”.
Catholic Youths in South African Archdiocese Urged to “have the courage” to Follow God’s Calling
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has urged youths in his Metropolitan See to recognize in their hearts and courageously respond to God’s invitation to a life of purpose and service, which is grounded in a personal relationship with Him through faith in the person of Jesus Christ.
Jubilee of Seminarians, Priests, Bishops Gets Underway in Rome with Over 6,000 in Attendance
More than 6,000 seminarians, bishops, and priests from five continents are in Rome this week to celebrate their jubilee as part of the Holy Year 2025.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Urge Participation in Planned National Day of Prayer, Fasting ahead of October Polls
Members of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) have called upon the people of God in the East African nation to dedicate August 23 as a National Day of Prayer and fasting ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October.
Church Construction Initiative Ambitious, “very big”, Official at Nairobi Slum Catholic Parish Says, Appeals for Support
The Moderator of St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), has appealed for support to help take to the next level the ongoing construction of a new church building, an initiative he described as ambitious and “very big”.
"Harming a victim is harming the image of God": Vatican Secretary for Protection of Minors
Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process that listens to, welcomes, and accompanies.”
Vatican Backs Report Calling for Financial Reforms to Alleviate Global Debt Crisis
The document was presented at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on June 20 as one of the main initiatives of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
"The Chosen" Cast Visits Vatican After Filming Crucifixion Scenes in Italy
Jonathan Roumie, castmates from “The Chosen,” and director Dallas Jenkins are at the Vatican this week after wrapping up three weeks of filming in southern Italy.
“Africa should not lose hope”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Encourages Resilience amid Extremism, Violence
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has encouraged the people of God in Africa to remain hopeful despite ongoing violent conflicts and extremist activities in various parts of the continent.
Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have urged the country’s legislators to expedite the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Christ is God’s Answer to Humanity’s Hunger: Pope Leo XIV on Corpus Christi Solemnity
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the faithful to “multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s Kingdom” as he presided for the first time as pope over Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
"Humanity cries out and pleads for peace": Pope Leo XIV after U.S. Bombings in Iran
“Today more than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace,” Pope Leo XIV said in remarks following his Angelus reflection June 22.
Like St. Joseph, “be Eucharistic”, Guide Families to Jesus: Bishop in South Sudan to Men in Corpus Christi Message
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan is calling upon Catholic men to “be Eucharistic” and emulating St. Joseph, take the lead to guide their families to Jesus.
Starting as “seed of compassion”, Caritas Bank in Kenya “has blossomed into a formidable institute”: Catholic Archbishop
Caritas Microfinance Bank (Caritas MFB) that started off in Kenya as a “seed of compassion” has recorded commendable progress over the last decade to become “a formidable institute”, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
World Refugee Day 2025: Caritas Zambia Advocates for Legal, Social Protection for Refugees, Displaced Persons
On the occasion of the annual World Refugee Day (WRD) marked on June 20 since 2001, the leadership of Caritas Zambia has called on the Zambian government and partners to strengthen legal protection and enhance social support mechanisms for refugees and displaced persons.
Vatican Backs Upcoming International Symposium in South Africa, Urges Delegates to Advance Gospel Witnessing
The Vatican has affirmed its support for the June 23-24 International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity in South Africa and encouraged participants to seize the opportunity to advance the witnessing of the Gospel through dialogue and solidarity.
Artificial Intelligence Should Serve Human Beings, Not Replace Them: Pope Leo XIV to Political Leaders
Pope Leo urged political leaders from around the world to promote the common good, warning especially of the threat to human dignity from artificial intelligence.
New Study Reveals the Rosary Rivals Modern Meditation for Mental Health Benefits
A new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to Eastern-inspired meditation techniques.
"He’s one of us": New Short Film Chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Life Before Papacy
CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on Chicago’s South Side.
