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“No huge expenses”: Nuncio in Ghana Urges Rediscovery of Spiritual Meaning of Burial Rites
The Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana has cautioned the people of God against practices that strip the Christian burial rite of its true spiritual meaning, urging them instead to mark it with dignity, simplicity, and deep faith.
Ahead of Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “divine enlightenment”
Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has appealed to Angolans to ensure that the country's National Reconciliation Congress scheduled for November 6-9 becomes a genuine moment of healing, forgiveness, and national renewal.
Catholic Bishops Call for Collaboration in Curbing Vandalization, Desecration of Cemeteries in Angola
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called on government authorities and members of society to work together to stop the growing vandalization and desecration of cemeteries across the country, warning that the trend threatens both cultural dignity and Christian reverence for the dead.
Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop Condemns Post-Election Violence, Warns of Deepening Social Crisis
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has condemned the post-election violence that erupted across the country following the proclamation of results from the October 12 presidential poll.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Dire Situation of Displaced Persons, Urges Government Support
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has decried the dire condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in his Episcopal See, warning that persistent insecurity and the neglect of victims threaten national stability and development.
Holiness is “a universal calling”: Angolan Catholic Archbishop on All Saints Solemnity
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has called on the people of God to embrace holiness as everyone's vocation and destiny of every human being.
Pope Leo XIV urges Ceasefire in Sudan, Condemns Post-election Violence in Tanzania
Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence that has left civilians dead and aid blocked in parts of Africa.
Pope Leo XIV: Death is "a hope for the future"
Celebrating Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed at Rome’s Verano Cemetery, Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics to contemplate death “not so much as a recollection of the past, but above all as a hope for the future.”
“Live and work with the others”: Kenyan Bishop at 71st Anniversary of St. Jude Thaddeus Devotion in Uganda
Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has urged the people of God in Uganda to embrace teamwork as a pathway to overcoming despair and finding fulfillment in life.
Donald Trump, U.S. President, Says He'll Designate Nigeria "country of particular concern"
President Donald Trump said he is designating Nigeria a "country of particular concern."
Pope Leo XIV Declares St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian as a towering figure of faith and intellect.
Drawing Inspiration from Newman: "Without his legacy, perhaps I would not be Catholic today"
St. John Henry Newman continues to inspire many to embrace the Catholic faith as he did.
What’s Happening in Sudan “is a tragedy”: Catholic Bishop Denounces Atrocities, Urges Global Media Attention
A Catholic Bishop has condemned the ongoing violence in Sudan, describing the situation in the country’s Darfur city of El Fasher – recently captured by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as the Janjaweed militia – as “a tragedy”.
Africa Must “return love for love,” Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Calls for Renewed Missionary Zeal Abroad
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has called upon the people of God in Africa to “return love for love,” embracing renewed missionary zeal, and sharing the spiritual fruits sown by early missionaries.
“Prayer was my strength in prison”: Sudanese Woman Who Hid Bible Pages in Hair Shares, Prays for Persecuted People
The biggest challenge for persecuted people in the world is accessing God’s Word, Mariam Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman who was arrested and jailed for being a Christian, has said.
“A public plea for mercy”: Catholic Priest on Annual Rosary Procession in Monrovia, Liberia
The annual rosary procession in the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia has been described as a “public plea for mercy” from the people of God in the Metropolitan See.
Pope to Make St. John Henry Newman Co-patron of Catholic Education With St. Thomas Aquinas
Pope Leo declared St. John Henry Newman a co-patron of education along with St. Thomas Aquinas in his recent apostolic letter, “Drawing New Maps of Hope.”
Catholic Bishop Cautions against “selfish motives” in Marriage of 19 Couples in Kenya
Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma in Kenya has warned couples against entering into marriage for selfish reasons, urging them instead to build unions grounded in faithfulness, honesty, and prayer.
Jihadists Expand Operations in Mali, Force Women to Wear Veils, Extort, Kidnap for Ransom: Report
Jihadism in Mali is expanding with reported kidnappings and attacks on women who do not wear veils.
Pope Leo XIV Gives Catholic Educators Lessons from St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV said Catholic educators can learn four fundamental values from St. Augustine’s teachings: interiority, unity, love, and joy.
