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Vatican Halts Formation of Seminarians in DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese “until further notice”, Cites “difficult environment”
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of Seminarians in the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment”, which it says undermines Priestly training.
Newly Launched Integral Ecology Plan for Salesians in Kenya “special commitment” to Youth: Provincial Superior
The Provincial Superior of members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa has lauded the newly launched five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for Salesian institutions in Kenya, describing it as “a special commitment” to the young people.
Cameroon: Where a Dynamic Catholic Church Stands Up to a Decaying Regime
Church leaders in the Central African country have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living.
Silver Jubilee of Angola’s Dundo Diocese “opportunity to strengthen communion”: Local Ordinary
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of the Catholic Diocese of Dundo in Angola has described the Silver Jubilee of his Episcopal See as an “opportunity to strengthen communion”, renew faith, and deepen the Church’s evangelizing mission.
Today, October 10, We Celebrate St. Francis Borgia
Francis Borgia was born October 28, 1510 in Gandia, Valencia, Spain as the son of the Duke of Gandia, the great grandson, from his father’s side, of Pope Alexander VI, the notorious Borgia pope, and from his mother’s side, the great grandson of King Ferdinand of Aragon.
Cardinal Ambongo Urges DR Congo Bishops to be “artisans of hope”, Reaffirms Church's Commitment to Reconciliation
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has called for peace and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging Bishops in the country to be “artisans of hope” amid insecurity, poverty, and social division.
Rome-based Development Agency Launches Storytelling Contest on “the Africa that surprises”
Rome-based Catholic development foundation, Harambee Africa International (HAI), has announced the 11th edition of the International Award, “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic and hopeful narrative of the African continent.
Scholars Urged to Engage Perspectives beyond Theology in Addressing Social and Cultural Issues in Africa
A Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Kenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has highlighted the need to integrate insights from various fields into theological reflection.
“A remarkable blessing”: Official on 90th Anniversary of South African Catholic Children’s Hospital
The celebration of the 90th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care, a non-profit children’s hospital located in South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has been described as “a remarkable blessing”, marking a moment of gratitude for God’s enduring presence.
New Vocational Training Centre in Cameroonian Diocese to Equip Youths with Skills, Steer towards Self-Reliance: Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has announced the creation and official opening of a Vocational Training Centre in his Episcopal See.
“Don’t be a complainer”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Women Religious at Profession
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate has urged the four Sisters of the Religious Institute of the Little Sisters of St. Joseph (LSSJ), who made their final vows on Thursday, October 9, to remain steadfast in their vocation by enduring challenges with patience and forbearance.
“We are in serious trouble,” Catholic Archbishop Calls for Renewal in Ghana
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Coast has expressed concern over the ecological crisis facing the world today, calling on all the people of God in Ghana to demonstrate care for both humanity and the environment.
Jubilarians in Kenya’s Homa Bay Diocese Urged to Renew Commitment to God’s Call at Golden, Silver Celebrations
Members of the Clergy in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay marking their Golden and Silver Jubilees have been encouraged to rekindle their love and commitment to the divine call they embraced in choosing the Priesthood.
Religious Orders in Ghana Challenged to Make Human Rights “more tangible”, Defend Ecological Justice
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious – Ghana (CMSR-GH) have been urged to take concrete steps to defend human rights and promote ecological justice in their services amid the growing threat of environmental degradation.
“Women Are Not Second-Class Disciples”: Congolese Theologian Urges Equal Recognition of Women in the Church
A Catholic theologian from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said that the Church in Africa must accord women, as messengers and witnesses of Jesus, the recognition, dignity, and equal treatment that are rightfully theirs.
Today, October 9, We Celebrate St. Denis
Saint Denis was a missionary and the first bishop of Paris. He was killed for his Christian faith by pagans on what is known as the “Montmartre” – the mount of martyrs - in 258, along with Eleutherius and Rusticus, a priest and a deacon.
“We welcome the Judgement”: Christian Entity Applauds Conviction of Sudan Militia Leader for 2003–2004 Darfur Atrocities
The UK-based human rights organization Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed the conviction of the leader of Sudan’s Janjaweed militia – later reconstituted as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – for crimes against humanity committed against non-Arab communities in Darfur between 2003 and 2004.
Hospital Corruption Scandal in South Africa “Direct Attack” on Poor’s Right to Healthcare: Catholic Commission
The Chairman of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has condemned the corruption scandal at South Africa’s Tembisa Hospital, describing it as a grave injustice and a direct assault on the poor’s right to healthcare.
Salesians in Kenya Set to Roll Out Comprehensive Integral Ecology Plan to End “piecemeal” Approach
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Kenya are preparing to launch a five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) aimed at ending the long-standing “piecemeal” approach to projects across their institutions in the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Witnessing “triumph of faith over fear”, Bishop Hails Resilience amid Protracted Persecution
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri has lauded the resilience of the people of God in his Episcopal See, saying they continue to demonstrate a “triumph of faith over fear” amid persistent persecution targeting Christians in the West African nation.
