Advertisement

Africa

Fr. José Eduardo Afonso. Credit: Diocese of Santiago

In Newly Launched Book, Catholic Priest in Cape Verde Shares Insights into God’s Wisdom

Jul 17, 2024

Readers of a newly launched book are to gain insights into God’s wisdom and power, the author of the book has said.

Today, July 17, We Celebrate St. Leo IV

Jul 17, 2024

The universal Church celebrates the life of St. Leo IV on July 17. Both a Roman and the son of Radoald, Leo was unanimously elected to succeed Sergius II as Pope. 

Today, July 17, We Celebrate Servant of God Francis Garces and Companions

Jul 17, 2024

A contemporary of the American Revolution and of Blessed Junipero Serra, Francisco Garcés was born in 1738 in Spain, where he joined the Franciscans.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Warn of “intolerance, anarchy” as Youths Remain Hell-Bent on Anti-Government Protests

Jul 16, 2024

Youth-led protests in Kenya may degenerate into anarchy, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have warned and appealed to the young people behind the Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests to give dialogue a chance.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK)

Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Getting “drunk with power”, Being “full of themselves”

Jul 16, 2024

Priesthood comes with the possibility to exercise power and authority, a situation that Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) has described as “dangerous” if not exercised with caution.

The New Book titled “Young Couples and their Challenges in the African Socio-Cultural Context”, by Irénée Kola and Aïcha Marianne Kola, a Catholic couple in Cameroon's Douala Archdiocese

In New Book, Cameroonian Catholic Couple Explores “foundations of marriage in African culture”

Jul 16, 2024

In a new book, a Catholic couple in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has highlighted the challenges couples face and proposes ways to realize harmony in marriage.

Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty (left) and Mons. Getahun Fanta Shikune (right)

Pope Francis Transfers Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, Niger to Nigeria, Appoints Apostolic Vicar in Ethiopia

Jul 16, 2024

The Holy Father has transferred Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso and Niger to the West African nation of Nigeria.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops Laud Kenyan President for “efforts in the right direction”, Urge Him to Do More to “inspire hope”

Jul 16, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have commended President William Samoei Ruto for giving in to some of the demands of protesters in the country by throwing out the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and firing his Cabinet.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Santiago

“Be concerned about the people of God”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde

Jul 16, 2024

Catholic Priests are expected to be preoccupied with the people of God under their pastoral care, paying keen attention to what God wants of them in their respective missions, Bishop Teodoro Mendes Tavares has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja with catechumens who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Participate in God’s Mission “no matter how hopeless the situation may be”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

Jul 16, 2024

We are called to participate in the promotion of God’s mission in our situations of life, whether these situations are easy of challenging, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.

Today, July 16, We Celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Jul 16, 2024

On July 16 the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Archbishop John Wilson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England with the members of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) he ordained during his visit to Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

“I have never ordained so many priests”: Catholic Archbishop from England Marvels at Nigeria’s Vibrant Church

Jul 15, 2024

Archbishop John Wilson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England has written to Catholics from Nigeria, and those with Nigerian heritage in his Metropolitan See, marvelling at the deep devotion to the Lord Jesus he witnessed in the West African country.

Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN)

Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Urges Respect for Life “from conception” as Retrieval of Bodies Dumped in Quarry Continues

Jul 15, 2024

As the retrieval of dismembered bodies tied up in sacks and dumped in an abandoned quarry used as a dumpsite in  Kenya’s Embakasi South Constituency in Nairobi has continued, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called for respect for human life.

An appeal for Sudan: Spotlight on humanitarian catastrophe, Italy asked to relaunch peace talks. Credit: Community of Sant'Egidio

Lay Catholic Community in Rome Concerned about “widespread hunger” as Fighting Rages on in Sudan

Jul 15, 2024

The Community of Sant'Egidio, a Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, has warned of “a very serious humanitarian situation” in Sudan as fighting rages on in the Northeastern African country.

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié

At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”

Jul 15, 2024

Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he begins his Episcopal Ministry in the Angolan Diocese. 

Today, July 15, We Celebrate St. Bonaventure

Jul 15, 2024

Today, July 15, marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called “The Seraphic Doctor” of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for his leadership of the Franciscans and his great intellectual contributions to theology and philosophy.

Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

“There are bad friends”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Deceptive “friends”

Jul 15, 2024

Members of the Clergy need to be conscious of the fact that some of the people of God, who present themselves as friends are not genuine, Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has said.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba

Cardinal Ameyu Issues Directives on Administration of Sacraments, Parishes, Institutions in Juba Archdiocese

Jul 14, 2024

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has issued a series of directives concerning the administration of Sacraments and the running of Parishes and institutions in his Metropolitan See.

Bishops gathered at the19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar in Accra, Ghana, July 2022. / Credit: Courtesy of SECAM

“Stand with Africa”: U.S. Bishops Urge Participation in Diocese’s Annual Collection for Solidarity Fund for Africa

Jul 14, 2024

Though plagued with various difficulties, Africa’s growth and vitality in Catholicism has made the continent a focal point in the Church’s future aspirations.

Fr. Joseph Tile Nomhwange

Nigeria’s Christians “still targeted on a daily basis”: Catholic Priest on Persecution

Jul 14, 2024

The Director of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed concern about persistent Christian persecution in the West African nation, where he says followers of Jesus Christ are targeted.