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From Concern to “here I am” Renewal: Why First African Spiritan Superior General Refuses to Let Lament Have Final Word
As Christmas and the close of the year 2025 approach, the challenge of “missionary availability” has come into sharp focus among the Rome-based leadership of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.), the Superior General has said.
Catholic University Graduates in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Urged to be Job Creators, not Seekers
Graduates of the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) have been urged to remain grateful to God, resilient in life, and committed to becoming job creators.
Radio Maria Cape Verde Lauded for over Three Decades of Evangelization
The Director of Radio Maria Cape Verde has praised the Catholic radio station for its enduring role in spreading faith, nurturing hope, and uniting people in prayer across the island nation for over 30 years.
Late South African Catholic Bishop Eulogized for Personifying God’s Mercy
Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi of South Africa’s Keimoes-Upington Catholic Diocese, who passed on December 4 at the age of 76, has been eulogized for personifying the mercy of God as exemplified by Jesus while on the cross.
Medical Practitioners at Kenyan Facility Urged to Treat Poor Patients with Love and Dignity: “Don't chase them away”
The Bishop of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has called on medical practitioners to handle patients with compassion, patience, and dignity, reminding them that serving the sick is a direct participation in the ministry of Christ.
Zambian Catholic Archbishop Raises Alarm over Disregard for Family as Foundation of Faith and Society
The Archbishop of Zambia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kasama has expressed concern that the institution of the family in the Southern African nation is facing serious threats that are undermining its role as the foundation of faith, love, and moral formation.
Chaplain of Ghanaian Catholic Community in Italy Urges Youths to Prioritize Mental Health in New Year Message
The Chaplain of the Holy Family Ghanaian Catholic Community Church in Italy has urged young people from the West African nation to prioritize their mental and emotional health, noting that well-being is vital to their personal development.
Nigerians Must Stop “trading future for crumbs”: Catholic Official on Security Crisis
The Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged Nigerians to safeguard their future by making informed choices especially during elections, especially amid the country's security crisis.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza Days Before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.
New Animated Film "David" Tells Story of Israel’s Famous King for the Whole Family
A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath.
Jerusalem Churches Advocate for Gazan Children to Have Cancer Treatment in Israel
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Today, December 19, We Celebrate Blessed Pope Urban V
Blessed Pope Urban V was born Guillaume de Grimoard at Grisac in Languedoc, 1310. He studied canon law and theology in Avignon and became a Benedictine monk. He was named abbot of his monastery in 1352, and served as a papal diplomat and was eventually sent as an ambassodor to various locations. He also served as a bishop around Italy and throughout Europe.
Burkina Faso’s Catholic Bishops Decry Global Silence as Insecurity Forces Early Christmas Eucharistic Celebrations
Christmas celebrations in some parts of Burkina Faso that are experiencing religious extremism may be held early owing to security concerns, a section of Catholic Church leaders in the West African country have said.
Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Liberia Lauded as “intense, deeply moving”
The annual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Virginia in Liberia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia, was a witness of faith, unity, and quiet endurance, the Communication Officer of Council 145 of the Knights of Marshall has told ACI Africa.
Nigerian Government Told to Ensure Safety of Churches During Christmas Season amid Heightened Insecurity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the UK-based human rights organization, is calling on the Nigerian government to ensure the safety of Churches in the West African nation during the Christmas Season.
Carry Jubilee Year of Hope Spirit into Future: Catholic Bishops in Zambia at Conclusion of Yearlong Celebrations
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have called upon the people of God in the Southern African nation to maintain the spiritual momentum of the concluding Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and to carry its enduring spirit into the future.
Christians in Nigeria Told Not to Fear Following Security Alert to Churches Ahead of Christmas
As Nigerians approach Christmas amid widespread fear of violence and insecurity, the Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has urged citizens, especially Christians, not to surrender to despair and fear but to hold firmly to hope, faith, and perseverance, insisting that the birth of Christ will “break the darkness of insecurity” in Nigeria.
Nothing But “genocide”: Catholic Bishop on Nigeria's “grief-stricken” Situation
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has reflected on the continued killings in Benue State that is served by his Episcopal See, noting that what is happening in his jurisdiction can only be best described as genocide.
Caritas Official in Sierra Leone Cautions against Irresponsible Spending during Christmas
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has cautioned against the pressure to overspend during Christmas festivities, warning against the risk of running into debts and experiencing financial difficulties in the new year.
Catholic Journalists in Mozambique’s Embattled Pemba Diocese Urged to Uphold Truth, Justice amid War and Terrorism
The Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese has urged Catholic journalists in the Diocese to remain steadfast in communicating truth, goodness, and justice, even as they work under the strain of war, terrorism, and persistent social and economic challenges in the country’s Cabo Delgado province.
