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Pilgrims from Burkina Faso, Niger Hoping to “experience a profound journey of faith, discovery” at Youth Jubilee in Rome
A group of pilgrims from Burkina Faso and Niger has arrived in Rome with the hope of experiencing a profound journey of faith and discovery during the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth.
DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops Condemn “despicable” ADF Rebel Attack, Massacres at Catholic Parish
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the massacre of innocent civilians following the July 27 attack on Blessed Anuarite Komanda Parish of Bunia Diocese by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Cautions against Excessive Fundraising in Church
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned against subjecting the people of God in the country to numerous taxes, warning that excessive fundraising is driving people from the Church.
Church in Mauritius to Mark 2025 Blessed Laval Pilgrimage with Call to Journey as “pilgrims of hope”
Catholics in Mauritius have organized a national pilgrimage on September 8 to mark the 184th anniversary of the arrival of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval in Mauritius and the 161st anniversary of his death, as part of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Over 30 Killed, Others Abducted in ADF Rebel Attack on Catholic Parish in DR Congo
More than 30 people have been killed following a July 27 attack on Blessed Anuarite Komanda Parish of Bunia Diocese in Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group suspected of carrying out the assault.
"Media nuns" Urge Artificial Intelligence Mindfulness: "Human beings create, machines only generate"
AI “generates a lot of questions, it generates a lot of concerns, but it also generates a lot of excitement,” Sister Nancy Usselmann told CNA.
Today, July 28, We Celebrate St. Victor I, Pope
The date of birth of St. victor is unknown, but we do know that he was Pope from 189 to 199.
Jubilee of Youth: Delegation of 43 Pilgrims Representing Cape Verde Selected on Basis of “pastoral commitment”
A delegation of 43 young people from Cape Verde that has traveled to Rome for the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth was selected on the basis of “pastoral commitment” and active participation in Parish youth ministry, an official involved in the pilgrimage has said.
In Nigeria, “almost everyone is traumatized”: Priest, Psycho-Spiritual Institute Founder Urges Professional Support
The founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI), a Catholic entity that specializes in psycho-trauma healing, is calling for urgent professional support for the people of God in Nigeria, where he says virtually everyone suffers from trauma amid a myriad of challenges that cause emotional wounds and psychological distress.
At National Youth Assembly in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Urges Courage, Hope in Witnessing Christ
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has encouraged young people to witness the joy of the risen Christ with hope, courage, concrete action, and in a spirit of service.
“Gaza deserves life, not destruction”: Comboni Leadership Denounces "with deep emotion" Continued Palestinian Tragedy
The leadership of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) has condemned the ongoing tragedy in Gaza.
Bishops in Eastern Africa Engage Retired Teachers to Facilitate Understanding of Synod on Synodality Document
Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) are engaging retired teachers from various regions to help facilitate the easy understanding of the Final Document of the multi-year Synod on Synodality.
Today, July 27, We Celebrate St. Panteleon
St. Panteleon, whose feast we celebrate on July 27, is the patron saint of bachelors and physicians.
Africa's Catholic Bishops Set to Unveil 2025-2028 Strategic Plan at Upcoming 20th Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are set to unveil a strategic plan that will guide their activities for the next three years during their July 30 – August 4 Plenary Assembly scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda.
How Visa Holders who “don’t return” Home have Ruined Chances for African Youths Seeking to Attend Jubilee in Rome
Failure to return home at the expiry of travel documents abroad is what has locked may young Africans from being granted visas to travel to Rome for the upcoming Jubilee of Youth, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has said.
Third National Laity Congress Opens in Angola with Calls for Renewed Lay Commitment to Nation, Faith
Angola’s Third National Congress of Catholic Laity has opened in the Diocese of Namibe with a call for lay Christians to deepen their commitment to the Church and contribute to the nation’s renewal.
“Our Church is wounded, but she is standing”: Cardinal Testifies about Terrorism, Faith in Burkina Faso
Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso has shared his testimony on the suffering of the Church in the West African nation amid persistent jihadist violence, calling for greater solidarity and action.
Today, July 26, We Celebrate Sts. Anne and Joachim
On July 26 the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. The couple's faith and perseverance brought them through the sorrow of childlessness, to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ.
Jubilee of Youth: Over 150 Young Pilgrims Travelling from Southern Africa Urged to Seek Conversion in Rome
The over 150 young pilgrims, who are set to travel from South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome have been challenged to bring with them “a little bit of growth” so as to evangelize their peers, who may not participate in the event that is part of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
AMECEA, Pauline Sisters Launch Simplified Version of Synod Document with Call for Deeper Understanding of Synodality
The Secretary General of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has underscored the need for the people of God in the region to study and understand the Final Document of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of Bishops, as the Universal Church explores the Synod’s implementation phase.
