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Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress: Catholic Bishops Urge Unity, Forgiveness, Renewal
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called for a renewed national commitment to reconciliation, forgiveness, and moral renewal, cautioning that the country’s future depends on healing historical wounds and strengthening social cohesion.
Caritas Cape Verde to Launch Golden Jubilee with World Day of the Poor, General Assembly
Caritas Cape Verde is set to launch its Golden Jubilee celebrations with the observance of the World Day of the Poor and a General Assembly later this month, opening a year-long commemoration focused on service, solidarity, and renewed commitment to the most vulnerable.
Pope Leo XIV Meets with 15 Abuse Survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three hours.
Designating Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” Should Inspire Collaboration, Not Hostility: Catholic Official
Nigeria’s government officials need to view the West African nation’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) as an opportunity for international collaboration rather than an act of hostility, the Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, has said.
“Time to work on peace” in Cameroon: Catholic Archbishop Urges Calm after Election
Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé has called on Cameroonians to move beyond post-election tensions and commit themselves to building peace, solidarity, and love for their country.
“Religion must connect, not divide us”: Cardinal Nzapalainga of CAR Ahead of Mission Congress in France
Religion should unite rather than divide, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said, urging Christians to live out mission as a daily expression of fraternity, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Holiness Should Be the “obsession”: Catholic Bishop on Lessons from Saints of Africa
The Saints of Africa provide numerous lessons about emptying oneself with heaven as the goal, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has said, calling for Africans to make holiness their “obsession.”
Pope Leo XIV Plans to Hold Major Meeting of Cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene an Extraordinary Consistory” for Jan. 7-8, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Warns about New Addictions: Pornography and Internet Abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of excessive internet use.
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Catholics to Lead in Ethical Artificial Intelligence Development
In a message to the Builders AI Forum at the Vatican in Rome, Pope Leo said the development of AI “cannot be confined to research labs or investment portfolios.”
Pope Leo XIV: We Should Allow "ourselves to be challenged" By Those Who Suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of those who suffer.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Responds to Governor’s Remarks on Silence During Post-Election Crisis
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has expressed his “indignation” after the Governor of the West Region, Awa Fonka Augustine reportedly congratulated him for remaining silent during the country’s recent post-election crisis.
Tanzanian Catholic Archdiocese Sets Date to Pray for Victims of Electoral Violence
The Catholic Archdiocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has invited the people of God in the Metropolitan See to unite in prayer and in acts of mercy for the victims of the October 29 general-election-related violence in the East African nation.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Opens With Calls for Justice, Forgiveness, and “love of neighbor”
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has opened with appeals from the Catholic Church for a renewed national commitment to “justice, forgiveness, and love of neighbor” as essential foundations for lasting peace and unity.
Benedictine Sisters in Kenya Defy Deadly Floods, Rebuild Mission Hospital Through Faith, Community Support
When the ground trembled and a deafening roar tore through the night of October 31, the members of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters (OSB) in Chesongoch, Kenya thought the generator had malfunctioned. But desperate cries at the convent gate quickly revealed a terrifying truth.
Pope Leo XIV to Seminarians: "Piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality"
“A piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality; doctrine without prayer becomes sterile and cold,” Pope Leo XIVsaid in a Nov. 5 letter to seminarians.
Pope Leo XIV Receives European Christian Leaders After Signing of New Ecumenical Charter
Pope Leo XIV received in a Nov. 6 audience the members representatives of the Christian Churches of Europe, who met in Rome to sign the updated “Charta Œcumenica.”
Pope Leo XIV Discusses Two-state Solution with Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas
The pope and Abbas spoke about “an urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza and to end the conflict by pursuing a two-state solution.”
“True peace is born of justice”: Catholic Archbishop Ahead of National Reconciliation Congress in Angola
The President of the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that genuine national reconciliation in Angola can only be achieved when grounded in justice and peace.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Expresses Spiritual Solidarity with Landslide Victims in Eldoret Diocese
The Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitale has expressed spiritual solidarity with the people affected by the October 31 devastating landslide, which left more than 26 people dead in the country's Eldoret Diocese.
