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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Jesus did not take life, he gave it”: Nigerian Leaders Challenged to Emulate Christ’s Servant-Leadership

Nov 25, 2025

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace Christ-like governance free from corruption, injustice, and religious-based hatred for their nation to grow.

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Nigerian Catholic Priest: Those Responsible for Killing Christians, Muslims Should Be Held Accountable

Nov 25, 2025

Nigerian priest Father Mathias Ashinnoitian Adugba told EWTN News that more must be done to hold people accountable for the deaths of Christians and Muslims.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025. / Credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp/Shutterstock

Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Host a Rave Last Week in Slovakia?

Nov 25, 2025

Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. But what really happened?

Today, November 25, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Alexandria

Nov 25, 2025

Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century.

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Fifty Children Escape after Mass Kidnapping at Catholic Schools in Nigeria, 265 Still Held

Nov 25, 2025

Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has reported “encouraging developments” after 50 of the over 300 children who were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools on November 21 escaped and reunited with their families.

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda in Cameroon. Credit: Bamenda Archdiocese

Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese Demands Release of Last of Six Abducted Catholic Priests, Announces Escalating Measures

Nov 24, 2025

The Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has issued an ultimatum as the last of six abducted Catholic Priests, Fr. John Berinyuy Tatah, remains in captivity following a series of kidnappings by armed separatist fighters in the North West Region.

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No Crown Without “basin of water and towel,” Bishop in South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Deacons to Prioritize Service

Nov 24, 2025

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has urged the newly ordained Deacons to make service their foremost priority, emphasizing that service lies at the heart of the Diaconal Ministry.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński Credit:Apostolic Nunciature Pretoria

Solemnity of Christ the King Reminder Faith Transcends “daily religious practices”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa

Nov 24, 2025

The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds Christians that their faith extends beyond daily religious routines, pointing instead to the “ultimate purpose of human life,” the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Abuja Archdiocese at St. Luke's Parish, Kubwa, during Confirmation Mass.  Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop Says Nigeria could be “saddest nation in the world”, Reflects on Country’s Good Days

Nov 24, 2025

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has reminisced on the days when the West African country was ranked the happiest place on earth, and expressed sorrow that the situation is no longer the same today.

Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB). Credit: ZCCB Facebook Page

Catholic Bishops in Zambia Express Concern Over Escalation of Intolerance ahead of 2026 Elections

Nov 24, 2025

Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have cautioned against the rise of “politically motivated confrontations” as the country heads towards the 2026 general election.

The Church of the Holy Savior in Chora in Istanbul, Turkey. / Credit: G Da, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

As Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Turkey Nears, Anticipation Grows among Local Communities

Nov 24, 2025

Excitement is building across Turkey’s Christian and wider faith communities ahead of Pope XIV’s historic visit this week.

Today, November 24, We Celebrate St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Nov 24, 2025

During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century. 

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Pope Leo XIV Decries Kidnapping of Catholic Priests in Nigeria, Cameroon, Urges “immediate release of hostages”

Nov 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has expressed sorrow over the recent kidnappings of Catholic Priests, Christians, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon, urging authorities to act swiftly to secure their freedom.

Sr. Prof. Agnes Lucy Lando. Credit: ACI Africa/Lwanga Communications

When a Shepherd Opens Doors: Kenyan Catholic Sister Reflects on Enduring Legacy of Bishop Sulumeti

Nov 23, 2025

When a person spends his adult life quietly opening doors for others, the true measure of his legacy is found in the people who walked through those doors—and then went on to light paths for many more. 

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC). Credit: Catholic Church News Zimbabwe

“Season of grace, pilgrimage”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops on Jubilee Year of Hope in Collective Advent 2025 Message

Nov 23, 2025

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have lauded the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year for providing the people of God in the Southern African nation with an opportunity for communion and spiritual renewal.

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Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Catholic Bishops Cite Moral Decline, Weak Institutions as Deepening Social Crisis Drivers

Nov 23, 2025

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have warned that moral decline, weak institutions, and the prioritization of private interests over the common good are deepening the countries’ social and political crisis.

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Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Serve with Humility, “reject vanity, rivalry, and careerism”

Nov 23, 2025

Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has called upon pastoral agents to service with humility, placing the mission of the Church above personal ambition. 

A celebration of liturgical music is the focus of the Jubilee Mass Nov. 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Liturgical Singing Requires "a deep spiritual life," Pope Leo XIV Says

Nov 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members from that their service at the altar must be sustained above all by a deep life of prayer.

Theo is a free Catholic prayer and meditation app for children and their parents. / Credit: Theo

Kids Catholic Prayer App Aims to Bring 1 Million Children Together for Advent Campaign

Nov 23, 2025

A new Catholic prayer app for children and their parents called Theo plans to host the largest Advent celebration for children to help them discover the meaning of the season.

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Five Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ This Advent

Nov 23, 2025

Here are five Advent resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.