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Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has disowned a document falsely attributed to the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation under the theme “The Voice of the People is the Voice of God,” describing it as “fake.”
Catholic Archbishop to Exam Candidates in Kenya: “Don't give up”
Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has encouraged students preparing for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinations to trust in God and to remain focused as they approach their final papers.
Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.
Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Champion of Democracy and Regional integration in Africa Dies Aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told multiple news outlets on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.
Today, October 15, We CelebrateSt. Teresa of Avila
On Oct. 15, Roman Catholics celebrate the Spanish Carmelite reformer and mystic St. Teresa of Avila, whose life of prayer enriched the Church during the 16th century counter-reformation.
Children from Troubled African Countries Pray the Rosary “for the first time” in Global Campaign
Children from across Africa, including those in countries experiencing persecution and political instabilities, joined their peers in the just concluded “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign by Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
After 60 Killed in El Fasher, Sudan, Catholic Entity Urges International Community “to do all it can to end siege”
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, is calling on the international community to act swiftly and end the siege in El Fasher, Sudan, where at least 60 people, including 22 children, were killed in an October 10 attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as the Janjaweed militia.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ekiti Diocese Dies at 90, Eulogized as “great man who had a date with history”
Bishop Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun, the pioneer Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, has passed on at the age of 90.
“Don’t preach the gospel of compromise”: Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Paganism in Kenya
The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has expressed concern over the growing influence of paganism in the East African country.
Jesuit Entity Strengthens Mental Health, Psychosocial Support in South Sudan amid Cuts to Humanitarian Aid
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), is enhancing its mental health response in South Sudan, as the country grapples with the effects of reduced humanitarian aid.
Let’s Make 2025-2026 “Pastoral Year of hope and peace”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
Bishop Sébastien Joseph Muyengo Mulombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to make the 2025–2026 pastoral year a time of hope and peace, in harmony with the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Comboni Missionaries Develop Online Platform to Teach Sign Language, Promote Inclusion in Sudan
Members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in Sudan have developed a new online platform designed to teach Sudanese Arabic sign language with the aim of promoting inclusion, communication, and awareness in the country.
Strengthen Family Apostolate to Curb Moral Decline, Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges
The Bishop of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Bukoba has emphasized the need to revitalize the family apostolate, expressing concern that the weakening of family structures is fueling moral decay and social challenges in contemporary society.
Planned International Symposium of Cape Verde Catholic University an “opportunity for critical reflection”: Official
The planned 3rd International Symposium of the Catholic University of Cape Verde (EU Católica) is viewed as a vital platform for “critical academic reflection” on the ethical challenges which modern science poses, particularly in the areas of bioethics, health, and social justice.
Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.
Today, October 14, We Celebrate St. Callistus I
Pope Callistus I is celebrated in churches throughout the world as a saint and martyr on October 14. The saint caused a major controversy, including a schism that lasted almost two decades, by choosing to emphasize God's mercy in his ministry.
IMBISA Delegates “deeply impressed” by Manzini Diocese’s Hosting of Plenary, Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Local Ordinary
The Bishop of Eswatini’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini, which hosted the 14th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) alongside the regional body’s Golden Jubilee, has expressed gratitude for the positive feedback received from participants, saying they were “deeply impressed” by the organization of the celebrations.
Ghana’s Ho Diocese Celebrates Papal Recognition of Four Catholics for Service to Church, Humanity
The Local Ordinary of Ghana’s Ho Catholic Diocese has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for conferring Papal honours on four members of his Episcopal See in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church and humanity.
