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Let’s Recommit to “represent Christ boldly in modern world”: Archbishop Urges at Silver Jubilee of Conventuals in Zambia
The Silver Jubilee celebration of the members of the Order Friars Minor Conventual (Conventuals/OFM Conv.) in the Proto-Martyrs Province of Zambia and Malawi offers an opportunity for recommitment to the evangelization mission of the Church, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Catholic Archdiocese has said.
At Platinum Jubilee of Garoua Archdiocese in Cameroon, Apostolic Nuncio Urges Strong Faith “even in trials”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has encouraged the people of God in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua to remain steadfast in their Christian faith amid life’s challenges.
Today, October 6, We Celebrate St. Bruno, founder
On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain notable for their strictly traditional and austere rule of contemplative life.
At Annual National Prayer Day in Kenya, Catholic Bishops Caution Youths against Homosexuality, “gender confusion”
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have cautioned young people in the East African nation against ideologies and practices, which go against “God’s design of human sexuality”, including homosexuality and “gender confusion”.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Disapprove Revised Bill on Constitutional Amendment, Call for “genuinely inclusive process”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have disapproved the revised amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which seeks to amend the Southern African nation’s Constitution, calling for “a genuinely inclusive process” involving the voices of all stakeholders.
Togo’s Catholic Bishops Call for Renewed Prayers “without ceasing” for Nation During Rosary Month
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have urged the people of God to intensify prayers for the country during October, the month of the Holy Rosary, highlighting the power of Mary’s intercession in guiding the nation through present challenges.
Kenyan Catholic Environmentalist Decries East African Leaders’ “scary silence” on Crude Oil Pipeline Project
A Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has described as “scary” the silence of leaders in East Africa over growing concerns about the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is currently under construction between Uganda and Tanzania.
Today, October 5, We Celebrate St. Faustina, Virgin
On October 5, the church celebrates the Memorial of St. Mary Faustina Kowalska, virgin.
Wine for Holy Mass in Kenya Required to Bear Catholic Bishops’ “coat of arms”
Wine for Holy Mass in Kenya must henceforth bear the “coat of arms” of the country’s Local Ordinaries, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has directed.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Decry Illegal Mining as “public health, human rights emergency”, Urge Presidential Action
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have urged President John Dramani Mahama to take action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which they say is “poisoning” the West African nation’s “life-support systems.”
Planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola Opportunity for “another vision, other ideals”: Catholic Archbishop
The planned National Reconciliation Congress in Angola offers an opportunity for new ways of approaching and doing things in the South African nation, the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.
Maiden Biblical Fair in Maputo “concrete response to forming conscious Christians”: Catholic Bishop
The first-ever Biblical Fair in the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique has been described as an appropriate step in realizing the formation of Christians capable of witnessing their faith.
Today, October 4, We Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi
On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible.
Ahead of First-Ever West African Youth Day, Central Planning Committee Launches Call for Logo Submissions
The Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the inaugural West African Youth Day, set for Ghana in 2026, has launched a call for logo submissions in view of selecting the official emblem of the event.
Civilians Under Siege in Sudan’s El Fasher Town, Catholic Entities among Over 100 Calling for Their Protection
Catholic movements and several religious entities have joined over 100 civil society organizations and humanitarian actors in calling for protection of civilians in El Fasher, a Sudanese town where there is intense fighting in the country’s war that broke out on 15 April 2023.
“Deeply abhorrent”: Cardinal Brislin Denounces Denial of Health, Education Access to Non-South Africans
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese has decried as “deeply abhorrent” the denial of health and education facilities access to foreigners in South Africa.
After Deadly Scaffolding Collapse, Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity with Orthodox Church
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have expressed solidarity with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church following the collapse of a wooden scaffolding at St. Mary’s Church, which left several people dead and others injured.
Health Practitioners in Kenya Urged to Emulate St. Francis of Assisi, “be good and do good”
Archbishop Phillip Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya has urged health practitioners in the East African nation to always emulate St. Francis of Assisi in practising their profession, noting that their services leave a lasting impact on their patients.
Pauline Sister in Kenya Calls for More Awareness to Sustain the Spirit of Laudato Si’ in Africa, Beyond
More awareness is needed to continue keeping the the spirit of the May 2015 Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’alive in Africa and beyond, a member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters/Daughters of St. Paul) has said.
St. Francis Community Hospital in Nairobi Set to Launch Medical College: Official
St. Francis Community Hospital of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya is set to launch a medical training college, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenyan health facility has said.
