Advertisement
Africa
Align Anti-Trafficking Initiatives with United Nation’s 2030 SDGs, Catholic Nun in Zimbabwe to Church in Africa
Church efforts to end human trafficking in Africa risk being reactive rather than preventive if the underlying socio-economic vulnerabilities that drive the crime are not addressed, the National Coordinator of Zimbabwe’s Talitha Kum Network has warned.
Nigerian Catholic Attributes Recovery from Eight Knife Stab Wounds to Divine Intervention, “miraculous work”
Mercy Omebere Onyeasonor, the Nigerian Catholic who was brutally attacked by hoodlums in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in July has attributed her recovery from eight stab wounds to divine intervention.
Plans Underway for Conclusion of Golden Jubilee Celebrations in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Menongue
The Catholic Diocese of Menongue in Angola has unveiled the full program for the conclusion of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, the height of which is the Solemn Festive Mass on Sunday, August 24, at the Shrine of Missombo, on the Mount of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Humanity.
Following Church Burglaries in Mauritius, Catholic Bishop Urges Parishes to Strengthen Security
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has called for the reinforcement of security measures around places of worship after four churches, including the Cathedral of Saint-Louis, were broken into.
Today, August 23, We Celebrate St. Rose of Lima
On August 23, the church celebrates the first saint of the New World, St. Rose of Lima. Isabel Flores de Oliva was born in Lima, Peru on April 30, 1586, daughter of Gaspar Flores and Maria de Oliva. She was baptized in the parish of San Sebastián in Lima by the priest, Fr. Antonio Polanco. She was confirmed in the village of Quives de Manos by the then Archbishop of Lima, St. Toribius de Mogrovejo.
In Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria, Cameroon Call for Prayer, Fasting for Victims of Violence
In response to Pope Leo XIV’s call for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, August 22, the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria and Cameroon have dedicated the day in honour of victims of war and violence.
At Spiritan Priest’s Funeral Mass in Tanzania, Archbishop Advocates for Disease Prevention Culture in Africa
Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has advocated for the culture of disease prevention over treatment through routine medical checkups and early diagnosis amid what he said is a growing threat of cancer and other lifestyle diseases in Africa.
Remembering Fr. Kaiser: Kenyan Bishop Who Saw Murdered Missionary Priest’s Body by Roadside Recalls Dreadful Moment
Bishop Salesius Mugambi of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Meru has remembered the day that Fr. John Anthony Kaiser was found murdered while calling on the people of God in the East African country to continue praying for the late Catholic Missionary Priest’s family.
At Vatican Meeting, President of Seychelles Hails Leadership of Pope Leo XIV amid “global challenges”
The President of the Republic of Seychelles has hailed the leadership of Pope Leo XIV amid challenges that he said cut across the globe.
Today, August 22, We Celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary
In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Church Official in Nigeria Renews Call for Justice in 2022 Pentecost Sunday Attack as Suspects Push for Bail
The National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Nigeria has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to ensure there is justice in the trial of suspects linked to the 2022 Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese, which claimed at least 50 lives.
“We cannot be burying Angolans because of water and land”: Angolan Catholic Official on Deadly Ethnic Clashes
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has expressed concern about the August 17 interethnic clashes in Angola’s Namibe Province that left 12 people dead, three injured, and at least eleven villages destroyed.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Direct Nationwide Masses ahead of World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have called on all the people of God in the Weet African country to celebrate Holy Masses to commemorate September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
“The Church in Ivory Coast needs your fire”: Catholic Bishop at Opening of Sixth National Youth Day
Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has called on young Catholics to embrace Christ as their guide and carry the light of the Gospel into their communities.
Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Calls for Prayers for Success of Planned IMBISA Golden Jubilee
The Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese which is set to host the Golden Jubilee of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has called for spiritual solidarity in making the event a success.
UCAP 2025 Congress Ends with Call on African Media Institutions to “establish ethical guidelines for use of AI”
The Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) congress has ended with a call on African media institutions to develop ethical guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism.
Catholic Bishop in Ghana Calls for “deeper collaboration” with Partners to address Country’s Development Needs
The President of the Ghana Conference of Catholic Bishops (GCBC) has highlighted the need for “deeper collaboration” between the Catholic Church and development partners in confronting pressing challenges in the West African nation.
New Communication Policy Part of AMECEA’s Resolve “to strategically integrate” Digitality in Evangelization: Official
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is part of the members’ resolve, over the years, to “strategically integrate” the digital culture in pastoral ministry, an official at AMECEA has said.
Catholic Activists Concerned about Sexually Explicit Learning Materials Targeting Children in South African Schools
School going children as young as nine in South Africa are learning about masturbation, abortion and contraception, Catholic activists at CitizenGO Africa have said, saying that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in South African schools violates parental rights.
Today, August 21, We Celebrate Pope St. Pius X
Pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, was the first Pope elected in the 20th century. He came to the papal office in 1903 and died 11 years later in 1914, just as World War I was beginning.
