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"Through you and with you, I am Roman": Pope Leo XIV to Mayor of Rome ahead of Taking Possession of Basilica
Pope Leo XIV addressed Rome’s mayor minutes before making his way to the Basilica of St. John Lateran to take possession of his chair as bishop of Rome.
Pope Leo XIV Assures South Sudan of Solidarity, Evokes Memories of Pope Francis’ Closeness with War-Torn Country
Pope Leo XIV has assured South Sudan of his spiritual closeness with the country that continues to reel in violence, evoking memories of the late Pope Francis who always longed for peace in the African country.
Catholic Church in Nigeria Launches Initiative to Empower Pastoral Agents Championing Courses for Migrants, Refugees
In response to Nigeria’s growing migration and displacement crisis, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), the administrative headquarters of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has launched a nationwide capacity-building workshop targeting pastoral agents to champion the courses of migrants and refugees across the West African nation.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Congratulates 15 Couples at Matrimony, Cautions against Misleading Teachings on Marriage
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has lauded 15 couples who received the Sacrament of Matrimony at a Parish in the Kenyan Episcopal See.
Pope Leo XIV Thanks Pontifical Mission Societies for Devotion to Communion, Universality
The pope asked his listeners to be inspired and renewed in their vocation to “be a leaven of missionary zeal within the people of God.”
Fact Check: Has Pope Leo XIV Appointed Guinean Vatican-based Cardinal Sarah His “Special Envoy”?
Is the May 19 YouTube post claiming that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Guinean-born Robert Cardinal Sarah his Special Envoy to “a newly created position” of the Holy See, authentic?
Over 100 African Youths to Participate in Planned Third Laudato Si’ Assembly in Ghana Targeting Young People
More than 100 young people from across Africa and beyond are expected to gather in the capital city of Ghana, Accra, for the Third Laudato Si’ Youth Assembly, aimed at celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, which the late Pontiff issued on 24 May 2015.
10 Years of Laudato Si’: Apostolic Administrator in Mozambique Says “caring for nature is protecting the future”
The Apostolic Administrator of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Quelimane has called on Christians to embrace environmental responsibility as a vital part of their faith and a way of securing the future.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Pledge “full collaboration” with Pope Leo XIV in His Petrine Ministry
Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have pledged their full collaboration with Pope Leo XIV in his ministry as the successor of St. Peter.
Pope Leo XIV Biography Launches in Rome; Book Available Now from EWTN
EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22.
Correction of “great injustice”: Catholic Bishop Hails UK’s Accord to Cede Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, describing the move as a long-awaited act of justice for a displaced people and a significant moment in the country’s decolonization journey.
“Many children disappear without a trace”: Catholic Official Decries Surge in Human Trafficking in Angola
The Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) in Angola has lamented the reported surge in cases of human trafficking and exploitation in the Southern African nation, where children are disappearing under mysterious and often criminal circumstances.
Catholic Bishop in Uganda Advocates for “new” Style of Priestly Formation to Realize “synodal shepherds of hope”
There is a need to align formation of future Priests with the rapidly changing pastoral context of the modern world, Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Lira has said.
Renowned Philosopher and Catholic Convert Alasdair MacIntyre Dies at 96
Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics, died on May 21 at age 96.
Pope Leo XIV Inviting Catholics to Rediscover Centrality of Christ: Italian Cardinal
Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on faith in the risen Christ is fundamental for the Church, particularly in Europe, Italian Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco said.
Singapore's Cardinal Says He expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV
In an interview on Thursday, Cardinal William Goh, the archbishop of Singapore, said he hopes for greater doctrinal clarity from Pope Leo XIV.
"Paths of Pope Leo XIV" Tourism Route Launches in Peru
A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful pastoral ministry in the Andean country.
From Slums to Priesthood: Cameroonian Catholic Priest Shares Journey of Faith, Renews Commitment to Serving the Poor
A Cameroonian Catholic Priest has penned a heartwarming testimony of his experiences in a book, narrating his experience with poverty to the sacred vocation of the Priesthood.
10th Anniversary of Laudato Si': Catholic Official in Angola Raises Concerns About Actions Endangering the Environment
As the Church marks ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has raised concerns about growing threats to the environment, calling for urgent and concrete actions to protect the planet.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Pledges to Strengthen Pastoral Exchange Program with American Archdiocese
The Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and deepening its pastoral exchange partnership with the American Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
