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Today, August 10, We Celebrate St. Lawrence
"'Just as Christ laid down his life for us, so we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.' My brethren, Lawrence understood this and, understanding, he acted on it. In his life he loved Christ; in his death he followed in his footsteps." - St. Augustine, in a sermon on the feast of Saint Lawrence
Faith Groups in Africa Propose Move from Systems Prioritizing “profit over people” in Safeguarding Biodiversity
Faith groups in Africa have challenged African leaders to embrace economic systems that respect the dignity of all people, and not those focused on making profits, as the continent fights to protect biodiversity.
Catholic Canonists Seek to Address Plight of Single Parents and their Children in Kenya
Single parents and the children they are raising feel sidelined by the Church and in key areas, a Catholic Sister working in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said, highlighting the need for formation to change how this group of people are perceived.
Youths Urged to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Rwandan Visionary Students, and DR Congo’s Bwana Chui in Witnessing to Faith
One thing is common about the witness of the recently beatified Floribelt Bwana Chui Kositi of the Democratic Republic of Condo (DRC), the Kibeho visionaries in Rwanda, and the 22 Catholic Ugandan Martyrs. All of them were young.
Concern as Academic Pressure Hinders Faith Formation among School-going Children in South Africa
The Liaison Bishop for Youth at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern that the overemphasis on academic performance in South Africa’s education system is hindering the formation of school-going children and keeping them away from the Church.
Hope in Iraq: Churches Full as 1,500 Children Celebrate First Communion
Just weeks ago, Christians throughout Iraq celebrated as 1,500 boys and girls received their first holy Communion.
Today, August 9, We Celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
On August 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as St. Edith Stein. St. Teresa converted from Judaism to Catholicism in the course of her work as a philosopher, and later entered the Carmelite Order. She died in the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz in 1942.
“Grave loss to nation”: Ghana’s Bishops Mourn Loss of 8 Senior Government, Military Officials in Helicopter Crash
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their spiritual closeness with families of eight senior government and military officials who died in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6 in the West African nation.
Let’s not be “annoying Priests”: Catholic Archbishop at Priestly Ordination in Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has urged members of Clergy to always be available to the people they serve, and to carry out their pastoral duties appropriately, lest they turn into “annoying Priests.”
Malawi’s First-ever Catholic Children’s Congress Concludes with Calls to Protect Young Ones from Harm
The inaugural National Children’s Congress organized by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has concluded with a call to prioritize child welfare, safeguard children from harm, and promote their spiritual development through good role models.
Father Detained for Suspected Involvement in Angolan Catholic Priest’s Death
Fr. Vasco Ngonguela Samba, a 30-year-old member of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola, who went missing on July 31, has been found dead, and his father arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Spiritual Closeness with Families of Helicopter Crash Victims in Ghana
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with the families of ministers, government officials, and the crew who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6 August, in the West African nation of Ghana.
Today, August 8, We Celebrate St. Dominic
On Aug. 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Dominic Guzman, who helped the cause of orthodoxy in the medieval Church by founding the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominicans.
Kenyan Chaplain Urges Inclusivity to Accommodate Youths Perceiving Liturgical Celebrations “as rigid”
The Chaplain of youths in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has emphasized the need to involve the young people in the planning of Church activities to address the perception some of them have that liturgy is “rigid and unwelcoming”.
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Participants in III Pan African Congress to Strengthen “family of local Churches”
Pope Leo XIV has sent out a strong message of solidarity with participants in the ongoing III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, urging those gathering in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan to continue making the local Churches in their respective countries places where members feel loved and supported.
Angola’s Catholic Bishops Direct Countrywide “reparation” Eucharistic Celebrations for Deadly Taxi Drivers’ Protests
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have called for nationwide “Masses of reparation” in the Southern African nation following the July 28-30 taxi drivers’ protests that left at least 30 people dead.
“Boat in storm?” Catholic Bishop Says South Africa Trapped in “times of practical atheism” amid Fading Faith Authority
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mthatha has likened the country’s current situation to a boat caught in a storm at a time when faith practice is on the decline and the people of God moving towards “practical atheism.”
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Angola Urged to Commit to Promoting Human Dignity
Four members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) ordained Priests on Monday, August 4, have been encouraged to embrace their ministry as a public mission rooted in justice, peace, and the promotion of human dignity.
Witchcraft Undermines Christian Faith, Fractures Community Living, Catholic Bishop in Angola Warns
Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has cautioned against the dangers of believing in witchcraft, saying such beliefs are a direct threat to the Christian faith and the unity of community life.
Priesthood Not Platform “to seek applause”: Newly Ordained Priests in Zambia Urged to “surrender” to God in Service
Priesthood is not a privilege but a profound calling to surrender, self-sacrifice, and holiness, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka in Zambia has said.
