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Newly Ordained Assumptionists in Kenya Warned against Preaching “own message”, Urged to Herald “God's marvellous deeds”
Bishop George Muthaka of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Garissa has cautioned the newly ordained members of the Augustinians of the Assumption (AA) against proclaiming their personal messages, urging them instead to proclaim the Good News, following the example of the Prophet Jeremiah.
Rome’s Priests Look for Leadership from Their New Bishop, Pope Leo XIV
“We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of God,” newly ordained Father Simone Troilo told CNA.
Social Pact for Peace, Harmonious Coexistence “best solution” to DR Congo’s Crises: Catholic Official
The implementation of the proposed Social Pact for Peace and Harmonious Coexistence is the most effective path to resolving the crises bedevilling the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Director of the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace (CDJP) of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni has said.
Planned Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops to Explore “common vision” for Witnessing Hope in Africa 2025-2050
Catholic Bishops in Africa have identified the need to have “a common vision” in credibly witnessing “hope, reconciliation, and integral development” on the continent as vitally important and made it the focus of their 20th Plenary Assembly to take place in Rwanda.
Clergy, Religious Accessing Maiduguri “must use longer route”: Nigerian Priest on Ban on Shortcut Road amid Insecurity
Members of the Clergy, women and men Religious traveling to the city of Maiduguri in Northeastern Nigeria, where the country’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri is headquartered have been directed to avoid the shortcut road “between Mubi through Gwoza” due to an upsurge in cases of targeted abductions.
Ahead of Episcopal Ordination, Bishop-elect in Guinea-Bissau Cautions Youths against Despair, Urges Fraternity
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has cautioned youths in the West African nation against despair amid socio-economic challenges ahead of his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on June 28.
Vatican Bank Recorded Net Profit of 32.8 Million Euros in 2024, Representing 7 Percent Increase from 2023
As indicated in the annual report published Wednesday by the Holy See Press Office, the net profit of 32.8 million euros represents a 7% increase compared with 2023.
Seminarians in South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Cautioned against “disorderly, scattered begging”, Urged to Work Hard
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has cautioned Seminarians in his Episcopal See against the tendency to beg for financial help and instead embrace hard work and discipline.
“A source of pride”: Catholic Bishop on Upcoming Beatification of DR Congo’s “martyr of honesty, moral integrity”
The planned beatification of the Servant of God Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, acknowledged as “a martyr of honesty and moral integrity”, brings pride to the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), especially his native Catholic Diocese of Goma, the Local Ordinary has said.
"Africa is important to the U.S": Cardinal Ambongo Appeals to President Trump to Reinstate Foreign Aid
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, asked President Donald Trump this weekend to reinstate foreign aid to Africa.
At Inaugural Research Symposium, Catholic Sisters in Africa Urged to Illuminate Continent’s “darkest places”
Catholic Sisters from various Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) across Africa who have convened in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, for their maiden research symposium have been urged to be the light of the continent, illuminating “the darkest places” where they serve.
The Church "will always defend the sacred right to believe in God": Pope Leo XIV
In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the papal nuncios and international organizations for their work.
“I did it from the bottom of my heart”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Building Mosque for Displaced Muslims
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has defended his decision to build a mosque for Muslims displaced by Boko Haram insurgency, and underscored his commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
Charismatic Renewal Movement Members in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese Challenged to Be Christ’s “bold witnesses”
Archbishop Alick Banda of Zambia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka has challenged members of the Charismatic Renewal Movement in his Metropolitan See to recognize the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives, yearn for “the fire of Pentecost”, and be Christ’s “bold witnesses”.
Catechists in Bissau-Guinean Diocese Urged to Be “living instruments of God’s love, signs of hope”
Catechists serving in the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau have been urged to manifest the love of God among the people of God.
How the Global Religious Landscape Changed from 2010 to 2020: Pew Report
The latest Pew report found that Islam outpaced every world religion in population from 2010 to 2020, though Christianity remained the largest globally.
Security Agents in Uganda Foil Planned Martyrs’ Day Terror Attack at Munyonyo Shrine after Timely Intelligence
Officers of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) have thwarted a planned suicide bombing during this year’s celebrations of Uganda Martyrs thanks to intelligence from a couple of days before the annual event that brings together millions of pilgrims, who travel from different countries to Kampala, the capital city of the East African nation.
Pentecost 2025: Superior General of 322-year-old Spiritans Reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s Election, Upcoming Council Meeting
The events that culminated in the May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the Catholic Church’s 267th Pontiff were "very moving moments”, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) has said.
Long Serving Kenyan Priest Reminisces about Moments with Cardinal Otunga, His Parents’ Conversion to Catholicism
Fr. Joseph Mokaya’s formation into the Priesthood in the early ‘70s, and even many years of his apostolate were hinged on the guidance and generosity of the Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, then at the helm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN).
The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to "break down walls": Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope's Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.
