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New Coadjutor Bishop of Nkayi Diocese in Congo Brazzaville Acknowledges Fears, Appeals for Prayers
Mons. François Halyday Mbouangui, who was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nkayi in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville), has admitted feeling “humanly unadapted” to the Episcopal ministry entrusted to him, inviting the people of God to accompany him with prayers as he prepares to serve the local Church.
Zambian Catholic Bishop Decries Growing Disregard for Church, Calls for Solidarity with Church Ministers
The Bishop of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mpika has decried what he describes as “a growing disregard” for the Church and its ministers in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Bishop in Zambia Hopeful Spiritual Fruits of Church’s Jubilee Year Will Guide Faithful into 2026
The Local Ordinary of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mansa has expressed confidence that the graces of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year will continue to sustain the spiritual energy of the people of God under his pastoral care into the new ecclesiastical year.
Pope Leo XIV Lands in Rome After Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Catch up on our coverage of his historic trip.
“God is always active”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerians not to Give Up Hope amid Persistent Insecurity
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has urged Nigerians not to give up hope in the face of widespread hardships and persistent insecurity.
Today, December 2, We Celebrate St. Bibiana
The earliest mention in authentic historical authority of St. Bibiana, a Roman female martyr, occurs in the "Liber Pontificalis" where in the biography of Pope Simplicius (468-483) it is stated that this pope "consecrated a basilica of the holy martyr Bibiana, which contained her body".
American Teen Breathes Life into Rosary Devotion among Children in Madagascar
In his regular reports about his experience in Africa, Asher Kaufman who is visiting several African countries to grow the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent wrote this about Madagascar, “My work here looks a little different from what I was doing in Kenya or Tanzania. This is because we have not previously had groups in Madagascar, and even the children’s familiarity with the Rosary is less here.”
Faith Leaders in Zimbabwe Raise Concerns Over Government’s Move to Widen Access to Abortion
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have raised concerns about proposed amendments to the country's Medical Services Bill that aim to broaden and liberalize abortion provisions in the Southern African country.
“People are losing faith,” Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerian Government to Tackle Worsening Insecurity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the Nigerian Government to take decisive action to restore justice in the country, rebuild public trust, and address the country’s deepening insecurity, warning that many citizens have lost confidence in the state’s ability to protect them.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Congo Brazzaville’s Nkayi Catholic Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. François Halyday Mbouangui, Director of the Diocesan Centre for Social Communication and Parish Vicar at Saint-Michel de Madingou-Poste in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville), as the Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Nkayi.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Urges Christians to make Justice “a shared vocation”
Christians in Cameroon must embrace justice as a personal and communal responsibility if the country is to build lasting peace, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has said in his 2025 Advent message.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Concrete Solidarity, Courageous Hope During Advent Season
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to embrace Advent as a season of concrete solidarity, courageous hope, and renewed commitment to serving those in need.
Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Urges Universities to Form Professionals with Discernment, Social Responsibility
A Mozambican Catholic Bishop has called on the Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM) and other institutions of higher learning in Mozambique to go beyond issuing academic degrees and focus on forming professionals capable of deep investigation, moral discernment, and responsible action in a rapidly changing and increasingly confusing world.
Former Presidential Candidate in Nigeria Urges Catholics in Africa to Take Active Role in Politics for Change
A Nigerian politician has called on Catholics in Africa to actively participate in politics to help shape ethical and compassionate governance across the continent.
Today, December 1, We Celebrate St. Anysius
Saint Anysius was a Martyr of Greece. She was a wealthy woman of Salonika, in Thessaly, who used her personal funds to aid the poor. A soldier accosted her in the street and tried to drag her to a pagan sacrifice. Anysius resisted and was killed when the soldier attacked her with his sword.
In Advent Message, Catholic Bishops in Africa Call for Hope, Renewal, amid Continent's Crises
Catholic Bishops in Africa are calling for renewed hope, spiritual renewal, and concrete action toward peace, justice, and human dignity as the continent faces multiple crises, including conflict, displacement, poor governance, poverty, and the worsening impacts of climate change.
Vatican Secretary of State’s Planned Visit is “sign of the Holy Father’s closeness”: Bishops in Mozambique
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have described the planned December 5-10 visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to the Southern African nation as a “visible sign of the Holy Father’s closeness and solidarity” with the people of God, particularly those affected by ongoing violence in Cabo Delgado.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Decries “crisis of fraternity” amid Killings in Eastern Regions
Bishop Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo of Uvira Catholic Diocese has warned that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a “crisis of fraternity” fueled by escalating violence, mass killings, and widespread looting, especially in the country’s eastern provinces.
Catholic Bishops Decry “deplorable security situation” in Nigeria, Urge Government to Protect Lives of Citizens
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops have decried the “deplorable security situation” across the country, warning that persistent killings, abductions, and community destruction demand urgent and decisive government action to safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
Advent: What is it and How Should It Be Celebrated?
Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year.
