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At consistory, Cardinal Zen Slams Synodality as "ironclad manipulation" and "insult" to Bishops
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week.
"Come back to the Holy Land": Custos Calls Pilgrims to Visit Land of Jesus
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed:
Nigeria “now the deadliest place on earth” for a Christian: Catholic Activists in Africa
Catholic activists at CitizenGo are calling upon Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to take immediate action to end the persecution of Christians in the West African nation, noting that the country is becoming the most dangerous place for a follower of Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV Transfers Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese to the Metropolitan See of Cape Town
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, transferring him from the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Cautions against Denying Others Opportunity for Blessings
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay has cautioned those in leadership positions within the Church against denying others the opportunity to receive God’s blessings, calling on them instead to encourage believers, especially those living in poverty, to participate fully in the life of the Church.
Pope Leo Condemns "zeal for war," Weak Multilateralism in Speech to Diplomats
The pope addressed ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See at the Vatican on Jan. 9. Currently, 184 states have diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Leaders Cannot Evade Responsibility to Provide: Participants in Synodality Course at South African Seminary Told
Participants in a short course on synodality underway at St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria, South Africa, have been challenged to embrace leadership that takes responsibility for others, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ feeding of the multitudes.
Pope Leo XIV Erects Bariadi Catholic Diocese in Tanzania, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Leo XIV has erected the Catholic Diocese of Bariadi as the 36th Episcopal See in Tanzania, carved out from the Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga of the East African nation.
“Be credible messengers of the gospel, true peace”: Cameroon Catholic Bishop at Pastoral Seminar
On the sixth day of the 49th Annual Seminar of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC), Bishop George Nkuo of Kumbo Catholic Diocese has called on the people of God to live as credible messengers of the gospel, embracing love, forgiveness, and spiritual firmness in the face of life’s challenges.
UK Catholic Charity Lauds Kenya’s Move to Overturn Regressive Seed Laws, Pledges to Support Sovereignty
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has promised to continue collaborating with partners to overturn laws that discourage farmers from saving their own seeds, as the court in Kenya declares such laws unconstitutional.
Pope Leo XIV to Hold Next Consistory in June, Hopes for Annual Meetings with Cardinals
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Pope Leo XIV would like to hold annual meetings lasting three to four days, allowing more time for discussion on various topics of importance.
"Pray with the Pope": Pope Leo XIV Proposes Monthly Prayer for the Challenges of the World
The Vatican has launched a prayer campaign inviting the faithful to join the Holy Father in prayer for a specific intention.
"We gather not to promote personal or group agendas": Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on cardinals to experience the extraordinary consistory as a time of spiritual discernment in unity and warned against the temptation to put personal interests ahead of the common good.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the month of January 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God.
“Generosity is a sacrifice,” Kenyans Urged to Live the Jubilee of Hope through Self-Giving
Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has challenged Kenyans to embrace sacrificial generosity, gratitude, and moral integrity as concrete expressions of hope, saying that true giving is never about abundance but about self-donation.
Catholic Bishops in Uganda Send Out Prayer ahead of General Elections, Call for Peaceful and Fair Polls
Catholic Bishops in Uganda have released a national prayer ahead of the country’s general elections slated for January 15, urging Ugandans to seek divine guidance for a peaceful, free, and fair poll.
Episcopal Conference “not a political party”: Archbishop in Cameroon Cautions against Attempts to Manipulate the Church
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has clarified that the Episcopal Conference is neither a political party nor an electoral or constitutional body, urging Cameroonians to assume their civic responsibilities without shifting them onto the Catholic Church.
Ethiopia’s Cardinal Berhaneyesus Calls for Spiritual Solidarity with Displaced and War Victims in Christmas Message
Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel has expressed his spiritual closeness with Ethiopians as they enter the Christmas Season, appealing for solidarity with those displaced and exiled by war amid conflicts in some regions of the country.
Short Course at Seminary in South Africa Seeks to Address Misconceptions About Synodality
A weeklong course on “Leadership in a Synodal Church” that seeks to address misconceptions on Synodality has attracted over 60 participants from across the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC).
As Extraordinary Consistory Opens, Pope Leo XIV Tells Cardinals "I am here to listen"
The Holy Father outlined the four themes that will be discussed during the extraordinary consistory.
