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Nigerian Catholic Priest Suspended from Priesthood after Entering into Marriage without Dispensation
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has relieved Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the exercise of all sacred ministry following his recent marriage in the United States, an action the Bishop says is contrary to the clerical state according to Canon Law.
Migrants are not a Threat in their Host Countries: Spanish Catholic Bishop at Lecture in Cape Verde
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos of the Catholic Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in Spain has emphasized the enriching contributions of immigrants to host societies, urging a shift from fear-based narratives that migrants tend to water down the identity of their host countries.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Express Solidarity with US Church amid Destructive California Wildfires
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church in the United States and communities affected by the ongoing wildfires that have driven thousands out of their homes.
Today, January 21, we celebrate virgin and martyr St. Agnes
On Jan. 21, the Roman Catholic Church honors the virgin and martyr St. Agnes, who suffered death for her consecration to Christ.
Missionary Sisters Who Fled from Sudan’s Civil War Lauded for Thriving Pastoral Programs in Neighboring Countries
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has praised the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary (MSBVM), whose members fled from a civil war in Sudan over three decades ago, and are now behind thriving pastoral and social programs in South Sudan and Uganda.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Mockery of the Eucharist in Viral Video, Warn against Blasphemy
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have condemned a viral video depicting masquerades mimicking Catholic Priests and engaging in a parody of Eucharistic rituals.
Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year an Occasion for Catholics to Renew “faith, way of life”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their faith and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
Legion of Mary Movement in Angola Urged to Lead Christians to “gates of Heaven, Church”
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has called on members of the Legion of Mary, known as Patricians, to emulate the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and fulfill their mission of guiding other Christians to Heaven and to Church.
Over 400 Villages in Angola Targeted in 40-Year Catholic Project to Boost Food Production
The Catholic Diocese of Luena in Angola a 40-year agroforestry project to tackle the growing challenges of hunger and desertification in the country.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Discuss Financial Autonomy, Catholic Education at 126th Plenary Assembly
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) are expected to discuss financial autonomy and Catholic Education at their 126th plenary assembly taking place in the Catholic Diocese of Bondoukou from January 20-26.
In Jubilee Year, “we hope our schools will be beacons of hope” in Faith-Based Education: South African Priest
The Chairperson of the National Catholic Board of Education in South Africa has expressed optimism that Catholic-sponsored schools in the country will inspire hope in providing faith-based education during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Growing Materialism, Calls for Return to Faith through Selfless Service
Bishop Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria has decried the growing culture of self-centeredness and loss of fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ among Christians, noting that those led by materialism lack of spiritual vision.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Review Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to Protect Minors from Abuse
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has initiated a review of its Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to strengthen measures aimed at protecting minors and vulnerable adults from abuse in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Official in Angola Urges Government to Intensify Efforts to Combat Cholera amid Water Shortage
The Episcopal delegate for Catholic Schools in Angolas’ Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called for government action to combat the cholera epidemic affecting three provinces in the country.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Catholic Official in Angola Calls for Dialogue to Build Peace
The Coordinator of Ecumenical Pastoral Ministry in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called for unity, dialogue, reconciliation, and peace among Christians at the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Southern African nation.
Today, January 19, We Celebrate St. Canutus, King of Denmark
Saint Canutus, King of Denmark, succeeded his elder brother Harold on the throne of Denmark in the year 1080. He began his reign by a successful war against the enemies of the state, and by planting the faith in the conquered provinces.
In Sudan, “vocations are growing! God is at work”, Catholic Bishop Says, Expresses Optimism amid Civil War
There is a noticeable growth in vocations to the Priesthood in Sudan, the Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid has said, testifying about God being “at work” in the Northeastern African nation that is experiencing its worst civil war that has forced millions to flee.
Nigerian Catholic Parish Determined to Remain Charitable after Tragic Stampede at Food Distribution Joint
The deadly stampede during last year’s annual food distribution exercise at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja will not dampen the spirit of the parish in reaching out to the needy, the Priest in charge of the parish has said.
Diversity “should never be a source of division”: Catholic Bishops Appeal for Calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have appealed for calm ahead for the West African country’s 2026 general elections.
Newly Ordained Priest in Mozambique Cautioned against Seeking “personal glory”, Urged to Be “entirely” for Service
Archbishop Francisco Chimoio has cautioned Fr. Moisés Augusto, the member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) he ordained a Priest on January 12, against the tendency among a section of Priests to seek “personal glory”.
