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At Least 17 Die in Tragic Accident in Zimbabwe, Catholic Bishops Call for Respect of Sanctity of Life on Roads
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed solidarity with families of the over 17 people who lost their lives in an accident involving a truck and a minibus on July 16, and called for the respect of the sanctity of human life by road users.
Mozambique's Maputo Auxiliary Bishop Appointed Local Ordinary of Country's Quelimane Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Quelimane Catholic Diocese.
Cameroon’s Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province Challenged to Renew Missionary Zeal at Pastoral Plan’s Silver Jubilee
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has urged the people of God in the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province (BAPEC) to rekindle their missionary zeal as the province marks the 25th anniversary of its Provincial Pastoral Plan, a roadmap adopted in 2000 to guide evangelization, catechesis, and development efforts across the province’s five Dioceses.
Nigerian Catholic Church Ramps Up Mobilization Ahead of 2027 General Elections
As Nigeria begins preparations for its 2027 general elections, Catholic officials in the West African nation have called on citizens to take an active role in safeguarding electoral integrity, expressing deep concern over voter apathy, electoral manipulation, and the lingering disappointment from the 2023 polls.
Today, Sunday, July 25, We Celebrate St. James
James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of Agrippa. The Gospels tell us that the two brothers left their father, Zebedee, and followed Jesus as soon as He called out to them.
SECAM Plenary: Apostolic Nuncio, AU Commission Chair, President of Rwanda to Speak at Official Opening on July 31
The Apostolic Nuncio in Rwanda, the Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), and the President of Rwanda are among dignitaries to speak at the official opening of the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on Thursday, July 31.
“May be another day”: Gloom as Attempts by South Sudanese Youths Seeking Visas for Jubilee in Rome Thwarted
The group of young people from South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, who travelled to Ethiopia in search of visas for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome have been denied the important travel document.
Rebels Attack Parish in DR Congo’s Bunia Catholic Diocese, Destroy Sacred Hosts
The church of St. John Capistran Parish of Bunia Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was desecrated on July 21, when rebels of the Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO) forcefully accessed the building, vandalized the tabernacle, and destroyed sacred hosts.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Fault Chief Justice Suspension, Say Move Triggered “widespread anxiety”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have criticized the controversial suspension of the country’s Chief Justice in April, stating that the President’s decision has sparked “widespread public anxiety” across the West African nation.
Pope Leo XIV Meets Algerian President, Discusses Church Life and Peacebuilding
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
“Church will not remain silent”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Express Commitment to Condemn Poor Governance
The Church will not be cowed into silence amid poor leadership, the chairman of the Catholic Justice and Peace Department of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has said, expressing the commitment of Bishops in the country to continue raising the voice of Kenyans amid challenges such as poverty, inequality, youth unemployment, and a lack of transparency in government.
Exclusive: Gaza Priest Injured in Israeli Bombing Discusses Impact on Parish Community
In an exclusive interview with “EWTN Noticias,” Father Gabriel Romanelli spoke about the July 17 bombing of Holy Family Parish in Gaza.
Today, July 24, We Celebrate St. Charbel Makhlouf
On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit who is known for working miracles both during his life and after his death.
Excitement in Tanzania as Over 200 Youths Prepare for Jubilee of Youth in Rome
Tanzania is set to see off over 200 young people to Rome as pilgrims in the Jubilee of Youth that is part of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year. It is a huge number, coming from Africa, where denied visa applications have locked many youths from participating in the key spiritual event.
Young Catholic Sisters from Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia Urged to Engage Social Media Responsibly
Newly professed Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny from Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia who are gathering in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown for their six weeks of retreat have been urged to engage social media responsibly.
Jesuits in Africa Welcome Elevation of Rwanda-Burundi Region to Province
Members of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) have welcomed the elevation of the Rwanda-Burundi region to a Province and the subsequent appointment of its current Regional Superior Fr. Fabien Gasigwa as its first Provincial.
Protection of IDPs Goes Beyond Humanitarian Aid: Jesuit Entity Official in CAR
Internally Displaced People (IDPs) need love and protection that goes beyond humanitarian aid, the Education Monitoring Officer of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.
Human Rights Must Shape Future Priests: Catholic Official in Angola Calls for Rethinking Seminary Formation
Future Priests must be shaped by a commitment to human dignity if they are to truly serve the people of God, the Program Coordinator at the Mosaiko – Institute for Citizenship, a human rights institution established by the Dominican missionaries in Angola, has said, proposing that human rights become the pillar of Priestly formation.
Church in Malawi Directs Celebration of Mass with Elderly in Catholic Parishes Ahead of World Day for Grandparents
As the Church prepares for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly scheduled for Sunday, July 27, members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have directed Parishes in the Southern African nation to celebrate Holy Masses with the elderly to mark the day “meaningfully.”
Investing in Formation Key to Building a Synodal Church: African Communication Official at Synod on Synodality
Sheila Leocádia Pires, who served as Secretary of the Commission for Information at the multi-year Synod on Synodality that Pope Francis extended to 2024 has underlined the need for ongoing formation on synodality for all members of the Church, especially within the African context.
