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Guinea-Bissau Consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary as Bishop Calls for Peace after Military Seizure of Power
Guinea-Bissau has been consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as the Catholic Church called on citizens and political leaders to embrace peace, reconciliation, and respect for human rights following military seizure of power.
Beware of “sexual deviations,” Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Cautions against Growing Homosexuality among Youths
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has proposed the creation of pastoral programs that address issues of sexuality, family life, and “sexual deviations” in the West African country, expressing concern that homosexuality, in particular, has become rampant among Sierra Leonean youths.
Catholic Church "not an agency for employment,” Archbishop Tells Nigerian Government to Address Youth Unemployment
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has appealed to the Nigerian government to create meaningful job opportunities for the youths to address the high rate of unemployment in the West African nation.
Vatican State Secretary Urges Youths in Mozambique to Be “protagonists” of Peace, Reconciliation, Not “mere spectators”
The Vatican Secretary of State has called upon young people in Mozambique to take a leading role in promoting peace and reconciliation in their respective communities, saying they must be “protagonists” of change and not “mere spectators”.
“We cannot afford to be passive,” Catholic Official Urges Early Grassroots Mobilization Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Polls
Catholic Diocesan structures and key stakeholders need to intensify grassroots mobilization, voter education, and election preparedness well ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has said.
Newly Ordained Deacons, Priest for Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Urged to Anchor Their Ministry in Christ’s Love
The seven newly ordained Deacons, and Priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to anchor their ministry in the love that Jesus Christ exemplified.
Late South African Bishop Known for Liturgical Reform at Conference Eulogized “for significant contribution” to Exorcism
Late Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, widely remembered for advancing liturgical renewal at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), has also been eulogized for his “significant contribution” to the formation of exorcists in the three-nation Conference. He died on December 4, aged 76.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."
Benin’s Catholic Bishops “strongly condemn any recourse to violence” after Reported Attempted Military Takeover
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have cautioned against “any recourse of violence” following the reported attempted military takeover that is said to have taken place on Sunday, December 7.
New President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Pledges to Foster “deep, visible unity” among the Clergy
The newly elected President of the National Confraternity of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has expressed commitment to promoting unity among the members in the West African nation during his tenure in office.
Christian Entity Calls for Justice for Employee Assaulted by Police in UK while Protesting Atrocities in Sudan
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organisation, is calling for justice for its employee who was assaulted in Newcastle by the police while protesting against atrocities caused by the ongoing war in Sudan.
Today, December 7, We Celebrate St. Ambrose
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Ambrose, the brilliant Bishop of Milan who influenced St. Augustine's conversion and was named a Doctor of the Church. Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman intellectual culture with the Catholic faith.
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.
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.
Neglecting Education is Creating a “dysfunctional future” for Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and social collapse unless families, communities, and government urgently recommit to educating and morally forming children, Bishop Anselm Umoren, has said.
At Priestly Anniversary, Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Lauded for “perseverance, dedication”
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has been lauded for his “perseverance and dedication” in the Lord’s vineyard for the past 25 years.
‘Peace Be With You!’ First Full-length Book by Pope Leo XIV Set for February Release
Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published in February 2026.
Laudato Si’ at 10: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Urges Environmental Discipline, Care for the Poor
Ten years after the release of the Encyclical Letter of the late Pope Francis on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, the Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese has urged Nigerians to revive a culture of environmental discipline, caring for the earth, ecological spirituality that respects the environment, protects the poor, and restores harmony between humanity and nature.
Today, December 6, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Myra
On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorate a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor around the late third or fourth century, St. Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa.
Vatican Secretary of State Grateful for “warm welcome” in Mozambique Pastoral Visit
The Vatican Secretary of State has arrived in Mozambique for a six-day pastoral visit, expressing joy at the reception by the people of God in the Southern African nation.
