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Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje is concerned about the shortage of missionaries in his Metropolitan See.
Massacres Denounced at Christmas “have only worsened”: Chad’s Catholic Bishops Say “ready” to Facilitate Reconciliation
The indiscriminate and brutal killings in Chad, which the country’s Catholic Bishops denounced in their 2024 Christmas message have not been stopped, they have said.
“No one is insignificant”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Inclusion of Kenya’s Youths in Nation Building
There is the need to include Kenya’s youths in national activities and decision-making processes as their involvement in nation building is essential, the Vice Chairman of the Commission for Youth Apostolate of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.
“It was horrible”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts June 13 Deadly Attack in Benue State, Appeals for Security Action
Three weeks after the deadly attack on the community of St. Joseph’s Yelwata Catholic Parish of Makurdi Catholic Diocese in Nigeria’s Benue State, the Parish Priest, Fr. Jonathan Ukum, has described the events of the day, describing them as “horrible”.
Pope Leo XIV Given Two Electric, Eco-friendly "popemobiles" for International Travels
Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric vehicles that can be transported by air and will accompany him on his international travels.
Incorrupt Body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati To Be in Rome for July 26 – August 4 Youth Jubilee
The coffin holding the incorrupt body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 26 through Aug. 4.
Vatican Announces Pope Leo XIV’s Public Mass Schedule for August and September
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July 20 at Castel Gandolfo.
German-born OFM Priest, Award-winning Environmentalist in Kenya, To Be Laid to Rest Thursday, July 10
Fr. Hermann Borg, a German-born member of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), who for over four decades was actively involved in environmental conservation through tree-planting initiatives in Kenya is to be laid to rest at the Franciscan Friary of Lower Subukia cemetery in the premises of Subukia National Marian Shrine.
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Castel Gandolfo for Summer Vacation
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by wellwishers upon his arrival to his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sunday.
Enough of Ignoring “those on the front line of climate collapse”: SECAM President on Joint Call for “climate justice”
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has lamented the ignoring of the pleas of those bearing the brunt of injustices against creation.
Bishop Kamomoe, Nairobi Auxiliary, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kenya’s Wote Catholic Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya, Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Wote Catholic Diocese.
Serving the Lord “is a great thing”: 87-Year-Old Nigerian Catholic Reflects on Eucharistic Devotion, Faithful Service
Sir Lawrence Abu Moses Braimah, 87, has testimonies of unwavering faith, Eucharistic devotion, and decades of committed service to the Church.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New President to Lead Vatican’s Child Safeguarding Commission
The prelate succeeds U.S.-born Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the founding president of the safeguarding commission established by Pope Francis in 2014.
Pilgrimages "vital" for Christians' ife of Faith: Pope Leo XIV
The Holy Father invited a large group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to the Vatican on Saturday.
“Christians here are really suffering”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Advocates for Displaced Families in Need of Support
Since his 2022 appointment, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein has seen the destruction of at least 325 Catholic places of worship by Islamic extremists.
Leaders of 322-Year-Old Congregation with African Majority Deliberate on “dramatic decline in vocations to brotherhood”
The noted “dramatic decline” in candidates joining the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) as Brothers is a cause for concern, the leaders of the 322-year-old Religious and missionary Order with African majority have noted.
Pope Leo XIV Speaks about War with Visiting Children from Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV met with children and adolescents participating in the Vatican’s summer camp for kids. Some 300 Ukrainian youth were also in the audience.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment.
“Near-death experience”: Armed Robbers Attack Catholic Sisters’ Home for Girls in Mozambique
Armed robbers have attacked the girls’ home under the auspices of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (HMSS) in the Catholic Diocese of Pemba in Northern Mozambique, where violent incidents are reportedly on the rise, the Pontifical and Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has reported.
Vatican Hopes New Mass Prayers Will Renew Care for God’s Creation
The “Mass for the Care of Creation,” inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, has prayers and Mass readings designed “to ask God for the ability to care for creation.”
