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Angolan Catholic Archbishop Urges Christians to Make Solidarity Way of Life
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to make solidarity and sharing a way of life, describing them as concrete expressions of Christian fraternity in both the Church and society.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Tanzania Cautioned against Influences that Weaken Fidelity to Christ
Bishop Joseph Roman Mlola of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kigoma has cautioned the newly ordained Deacons in his Episcopal See against influences that could weaken their fidelity to Christ and the Church, urging them to always remain firm in the faith and embrace ongoing formation.
Ahead of Extraordinary Consistory, Priest Urges New Canonical Structure to Resolve Latin Mass Standoff
A French priest has sent a memorandum to members of the Sacred College of Cardinals proposing the creation of an ecclesiastical jurisdiction to oversee the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass.
Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Relevance of Second Vatican Council ahead of Extraordinary Consistory
After focusing his 2025 general audiences on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has begun a catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council.
Bishop in Zambia Calls for Responsible Use of Power as Colleague Summoned in Suspected “state-sponsored persecution”
The Vice President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has appealed to those in leadership positions to exercise the power entrusted to them responsibly.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Christians to Strengthen Society through Everyday Acts of Sharing
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called on Catholics to embrace sharing as a way to strengthen human relationships, promote inclusion, and build more supportive communities.
Pope Leo XIV Closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, Concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of grace that invited Catholics to conversion.
Epiphany Sunday: Catholic Bishops in Angola Call on Christians to Be Living Signs of Christ
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, on the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, called on Christians to become visible witnesses of Christ through faith lived in concrete actions, care for others, and commitment to unity.
Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Women, Men Religious to be Visible Signs of Unity and Communion
The Archbishop of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has encouraged members of Religious Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) to become visible signs of togetherness, showing the world that communal life founded on faith offers deeper joy than individual success.
Pope Leo XIV Says God is Found in Humble Places, Not in Prestige
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is revealed “in a humble place.”
Catholic Archbishop Calls for Peace and Hope ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has called on Ugandans to pray for peace ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections, lamenting the growing fear and anxiety fueled by divisive narratives in the media.
Holy Door Closes As Faithful Prepare for Special 2033 Jubilee Marking Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, and the 2025 Jubilee Year comes to an end, the Catholic Church begins to anticipate another jubilee — one that will mark 2,000 years since Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.
Vatican Secretary of State, U.S. State Secretary Discuss Situation in Venezuela
The U.S. State Department indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discussed efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Venezuela.
Bandits Kill 42, Kidnap Women and Children in Deadly Attacks on Villages in Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese
At least 42 people have been killed and an unknown number of women and children abducted following a series of coordinated bandit attacks on villages located within the territory of Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese.
Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference Decries “state-sponsored persecution” as Member Summoned by Law Enforcers
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have condemned what they describe as an attack against their colleague, Archbishop Alick Banda, and the entire Church in the southern African country, following a “money-laundering” probe initiated against the Archbishop.
“Be stars that lead others to Christ”: Cameroonian Catholic Bishop to Christians on Epiphany Sunday
Bishop Agapitus Nfon of Cameroon’s Kumba Catholic Diocese has called on Christians to become “stars” that lead others to Christ, urging renewed faith, courage, and sustained prayer for the country’s Catholic Bishops.
Surpassing Initial Projections: Vatican Says Over 33 Million Pilgrims Traveled to Rome for Concluding Jubilee of Hope
More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican said Monday.
Cardinal Sarah on Sacred Music, the Four Last Things, and True Peace
The vital importance of sacred music to the liturgy, the need for every Catholic to be watchful and prepared for the Four Last Things, and the recognition that only Christ’s kingship will bring true peace were among the key messages Cardinal Robert Sarah brought to the United States late last year.
“He brought Capuchin way of life to Episcopal Ministry”: Catholic Bishop in Angola on Legacy of Predecessor
The Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, who passed on aged 80 on January 1, as a pastor who faithfully carried the charism of members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap), into his Episcopal Ministry.
Malawi: Pontifical Mission Society Urges Inclusion of Children in Mission to Boost Church’s Purpose of Changing Lives
The Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood in Malawi has emphasized the importance of involving children in the Church’s salvific mission, highlighting their role in advancing its goal of transforming lives.
