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Bishops in South Africa Decry Attack on “tiny Christian population” in Gaza after Israeli Strike on Catholic Parish
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have denounced the July 17 accidental Israeli strike on the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza that left three people dead and scores injured, including a Catholic Priest.
Newly Ordained Salesian Priests in Nigeria Cautioned against “clericalism, commercialism, pride”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned nine members of the Salesians of Don Bosco whom he ordained Priests, against the dangers of clericalism, commercialism, and the growing influence of the prosperity gospel within Priestly ministry in Nigeria.
"We are in God’s grace and we persevere in faith": Pastor of Gaza Church Hit by Israeli Fire
The pastor of the only Catholic church in Gaza, Argentine priest Father Gabriel Romanelli, posted a video on his YouTube channel on July 20 describing the situation there.
Environmental Stewardship in Strategic Plan for Tanzania’s Laity Lauded as “truly commendable”
The Programs Manager of Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa has lauded the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) for integrating environmental stewardship into the first-ever five-year strategic plan for the country’s Catholic Laity Council.
Serve with “hands of Martha” and “heart of Mary”, Catholic Priests and Religious in Nigeria Told
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called upon Priests and the Religious in the country to always seek to balance between work and their spiritual closeness with God.
"Age doesn’t matter": Pope Leo XIV Visits Home for Elderly in Castel Gandolfo
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages of 80 and 101.
Palestine’s President Calls Pope Leo XIV Concerning Holy Land conflict
Pope Leo XIV on Monday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who called the pope to discuss the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
How Salesians in Nigeria Are Addressing Challenges of Traditional Religions, Quick Wealth Pursuits among Youths
Capacity building initiatives, spiritual retreats and sports for evangelization are among ways members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria are employing to address the challenges of traditional religions and quick wealth pursuits in the West African nation.
Cardinal in Tanzania Calls for Generosity and Sacrifice in Support of Church Mission
Protase Cardinal Rugambwa of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora has called on the people of God in his Metropolitan See, especially those not bound by the vow of poverty, to embrace a spirit of generosity in support of the Church’s evangelization mission.
Christian Foundation Lauds UK’s New Freedom of Religion Strategy Focusing on Nigeria, Algeria, Eight Others
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has launched a new Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) strategy that seeks to address religious persecution in Nigeria, Algeria and in eight other countries, a move that Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) says is a timely and necessary initiative.
Pope Leo XIV Prays by Name for Gaza Parish Strike Victims, Renews Plea for Ceasefire
“I express my profound sadness regarding last Thursday’s attack by the Israeli army on the Catholic Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza City, which as you know killed three Christians and gravely wounded others,” Pope Leo XIV said in his Angelus address from the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, offering prayers for the victims by name and renewing his call for an immediate ceasefire.
Summer "providential time" to Savor Prayerful Moments with God, Others: Pope Leo XIV in Sunday Homily
Pope Leo XIV, who is spending two weeks on summer holiday at the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, encouraged people in his Sunday homily to embrace the summer season as a time to deepen their relationship with God through silence, reflection, and time spent with others.
Environmentalist Lauds First-Ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa Organizers for Including Care for Creation in Theme
A Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has commended the organizers of the 2026 first-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa to be realized in Rwanda for including environmental stewardship in the theme of the global event.
Catholic Bishop Links Woes of Migrants in South Africa’s Public Hospitals to U.S. President’s Aid Suspension
The liaison Bishop for the Migrants and Refugees Department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has denounced the ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in some parts of South Africa, noting that the foreigners are not to blame for the shortage of medication in the country’s health facilities.
At Legislators' Meeting in UK, Kenya-based Jesuit Calls for Urgent Action in Addressing Climate Change, Debt Crisis
The Director of the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA) has called for an urgent action in addressing climate and debt related crises, especially those affecting developing countries which are most affected by climate change.
"Charity doesn’t go on vacation": Pope Leo XIV Sends Food to Families in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV once again expressed his closeness to the people of Ukraine by sending packages of food destined to families who have suffered from Russia’s recent attacks.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Calls for Evangelization Rooted in Solidarity With People With “no place at table of powerful”
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of the Catholic Diocese of Dundo in Angola has called for a renewed focus on evangelization rooted in solidarity with the poor and marginalized as the Southern African nation prepares to mark 50 years of independence in November.
Jerusalem Bishop Shares Distress Over Conditions in Gaza after Accidental Israeli Strike
On July 17, the Israeli military accidentally bombed the only Catholic parish in Gaza. The strike killed three and injured nine, including the parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli.
Director of Jerusalem Pontifical Mission Assesses Situation in Gaza after Catholic Church Attack
Joseph Hazboun, director of the Pontifical Mission in Jerusalem, spoke with “EWTN News Nightly” on July 18 about the situation facing the people there.
“I felt unwanted”: Moving Tales of Catholic Priests Forced Out of South Africa as Foreigners’ Woes Escalate
Fr. Stephen Syambi arrived home in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, July 16 feeling dejected and confused. He felt even more disheartened when he thought about all the people he had left “without a shepherd” at St. Ephraim Catholic Church Ikageng, a struggling Parish of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Klerksdorp.
