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“Don’t get too carried away”: Zambian Catholic Archbishop Urges Youths to Exercise Wisdom on Social Media
The Archbishop of Zambia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola has called on young people to be careful when engaging with social media, cautioning that blindly trusting online content can undermine one’s ability to make sound judgment.
“The Church walks with you”: Catholic Bishop to Sister at Perpetual Profession in Mozambique
Bishop Estevão Ângelo Fernando of the Catholic Diocese of Gurué has encouraged a member of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SS.HJM) to embrace her religious vocation with faith, truth, and joy, reminding her that the Church stands alongside her and supports her journey.
Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Quelimane Adjusts Youth Pastoral Year Opening Program as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc
The Catholic Diocese of Quelimane in Mozambique has announced a change of venue for the opening of its Youth Pastoral Year due to severe road damage caused by heavy rains affecting the country’s central region.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Faithful to Rediscover the Beauty of Charity
Pope Leo XIV issued his message for the annual World Day of the Sick, which was established by St. John Paul II in 1992.
Pope Leo XIV to Celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at St. John Lateran after Hiatus under Pope Francis
The pope’s move restores a long-standing Roman tradition that his predecessor set aside.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Holy Mass “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” in February
Catholic Bishops in the United States of America have announced a Eucharistic celebration “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa,” a prayerful initiative that is to bring together Church leaders from the U.S. and Africa amid renewed international concern over violent conflicts, insecurity, and especially the persecution of Christians in African countries.
First Meeting With Pope Leo XIV Marks New Chapter for Church in Africa: SECAM President
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has described the first official audience between Pope Leo XIV and the leadership of the Church in Africa as a “very important meeting,” that he says marks a new phase in relations between the African continent and the Holy See.
Bishop Emeritus of Nigeria’s Warri Diocese Dies at 78, Eulogized for “impacting lives of many”
Bishop John Oke Afareha, who passed on Sunday, January 18, has been remembered for a faith-filled life and obedience to the will of God and for transforming many lives in the West African country.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Joint Fight against Evil
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has urged the people of God to mark the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by strengthening bonds of unity and identifying areas of cooperation in addressing social challenges.
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Solidarity with Flood Victims in Southern Africa
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his spiritual closeness with hundreds of thousands affected by floods in southern African countries, where deaths and massive destruction have been reported,d especially in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Joint Support of Central African Refugees in South Sudan
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has appealed for collaboration between the Church, government, and humanitarian organizations in addressing the immediate needs of people fleeing violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), and seeking refuge in the world’s youngest nation.
Caritas Zambia Calls for Implementation of Refugee Protection Laws
Caritas Zambia has urged the Zambian Government to move beyond legislation and ensure the effective implementation of refugee protection laws, warning that refugees and asylum seekers continue to face significant barriers in accessing protection, livelihoods, and basic services.
Vatican Confirms It Tried to Mediate with Maduro to Avoid Military Intervention in Venezuela
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed Saturday that the Holy See attempted to mediate to avert U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, which culminated Jan. 3 with the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Catholic Women Discuss Beauty, Difficulty, Redemptive Nature of Church’s Teachings on Sexuality
This past week, nearly a quarter of U.S. states sued the federal government for defining biological sex as binary, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for and against legally allowing males to compete against females in sports, and a Vatican official called surrogacy a “new form of colonialism” that commodifies women and their children.
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.
Pope Leo XIV’s Anticipated Visit to Angola Sign of Hope for Spiritual and National Renewal: Catholics in Interviews
As Angolan Catholics await the announcement of the date and program of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit, many are expressing hope and confidence that the Holy Father’s presence will serve as a catalyst for spiritual renewal, social healing, and national unity.
After Two Months in Captivity, Kidnapped Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom
Fr. Bobbo Paschal, who was abducted on 17 November 2025, when gunmen attacked St. Stephen Parish of Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, has been released after spending two months in captivity, the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed.
“Excellent opportunity to deepen reverence for Scripture”: Nairobi Archdiocese Issues Guidelines for Word of God Sunday
The leadership of the Commission for Liturgy of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has issued pastoral and liturgical guidelines to help the people of God in the Kenyan Metropolitan See meaningfully celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God 2026, the annual event marked on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, on January 25 this year.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Demand Audit of Curriculum Process as LGBTQ Content Found in Teachers’ Manual
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have called for a comprehensive review and an audit of the country’s curriculum development process following the circulation of a Senior High School teacher’s manual that contained LGBTQ-related definitions and concepts viewed as inconsistent with Ghana’s cultural and moral values.
Nigeria’s Democracy Moving “downwards and backward”: Cardinal Onaiyekan Warns of Consequences for 2027 Elections
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is moving “downwards and backward,” citing a steady erosion of democratic values driven by repeated leadership failures that have deepened poverty, insecurity, and public disillusionment – developments he cautioned could significantly affect the 2027 general elections.
