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Today, December 1, We Celebrate St. Anysius
Saint Anysius was a Martyr of Greece. She was a wealthy woman of Salonika, in Thessaly, who used her personal funds to aid the poor. A soldier accosted her in the street and tried to drag her to a pagan sacrifice. Anysius resisted and was killed when the soldier attacked her with his sword.
In Advent Message, Catholic Bishops in Africa Call for Hope, Renewal, amid Continent's Crises
Catholic Bishops in Africa are calling for renewed hope, spiritual renewal, and concrete action toward peace, justice, and human dignity as the continent faces multiple crises, including conflict, displacement, poor governance, poverty, and the worsening impacts of climate change.
Vatican Secretary of State’s Planned Visit is “sign of the Holy Father’s closeness”: Bishops in Mozambique
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have described the planned December 5-10 visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to the Southern African nation as a “visible sign of the Holy Father’s closeness and solidarity” with the people of God, particularly those affected by ongoing violence in Cabo Delgado.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Decries “crisis of fraternity” amid Killings in Eastern Regions
Bishop Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo of Uvira Catholic Diocese has warned that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a “crisis of fraternity” fueled by escalating violence, mass killings, and widespread looting, especially in the country’s eastern provinces.
Catholic Bishops Decry “deplorable security situation” in Nigeria, Urge Government to Protect Lives of Citizens
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops have decried the “deplorable security situation” across the country, warning that persistent killings, abductions, and community destruction demand urgent and decisive government action to safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
Advent: What is it and How Should It Be Celebrated?
Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year.
Today, November 30, We Celebrate St. Andrew, Apostle
On Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter, St. Andrew is said to have spread Christianity in Russia and Asia minor after Pentecost in the first century. He was crucified by the Romans in Greece on an X-shaped cross, which is now his distinctive symbol as well as the symbol of Scotland, of which he is the patron.
Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Central Africa Dedicate First Advent Sunday to Prayers for Peace in Great Lakes Region
Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC), comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, have dedicated the First Sunday of Advent to prayers for peace in the world and especially the Great Lakes region.
Amid Worsening Insecurity, Catholic Bishop Calls on Nigerians to Embrace Advent Hope, Queries Government Actions
Bishop Luka Sylvester Gopep has cautioned Nigerians against despair despite the country’s escalating security crisis, and urged citizens to embrace the hope offered by the Advent Season.
In Advent Message, Zambia’s Catholic Secretariat Staff Urged to “be bearers of hope” amid Multiple Struggles
The staff at the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have been urged to promote hope even as the Southern African nation grapples with both economic and political issues.
Catholic Official Calls for Urgent Creation of Migration Pastoral Ministry in São Tomé and Príncipe
The Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) has called for the urgent establishment of a Migration Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Diocese of São Tomé e Príncipe to respond to rising deportations and the growing needs of returning migrants.
Don’t Let Christmas Take You by Surprise: Advice on Advent from the Church
The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully.
Pope Leo XIV Finishes Third Day of Papal Trip with Mass in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV is on the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip.
“Something is wrong in the way we are living”: President of Zambia Catholic Bishops’ Conference on State of Nation
The President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed concern that “division and anger” are slowly replacing the Southern African nation’s cohesion and sense of unity.
Today, November 29, We Celebrate All Saints of the Seraphic Order (Feast)
On November 29, the Church celebrates the many Franciscan saints who followed in the footsteps of St. Francis. It is a special day for all Franciscans to celebrate the feast of ‘All the Saints of the Seraphic Order.’
After Catholic School Abductions, Nigeria’s President Urges Enhanced Security at Prayer Places, Rural Boarding Schools
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged a nationwide reassessment of boarding schools located in remote or insecure regions of the West African nation, amid escalating violent attacks and kidnappings targeting students across the country.
Amid Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau, Catholic Bishops Appeal for “peace, respect for human life”
Catholic Bishops in Guinea-Bissau have appealed for peace, national unity, and strict respect for human life and fundamental rights following the military takeover that has plunged the West African nation into renewed uncertainty.
Catholic Media in Africa Crucial to Advancing Synod on Synodality Recommendations: AMECEA Secretariat Official
Catholic media houses across Africa have a a pivotal role in driving the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Final Document of the multi-year Synod on Synodality, the Coordinator of the Department of Social Communications of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
In Advent 2025 Message, Catholic Bishop Decries Cameroon’s Prolonged Crisis, Post-election Violence, Urges Integrity
Bishop George Nkuo of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon has decried the country’s prolonged armed conflict and renewed post-election tensions, urging Christians to reject hatred, misinformation, and retaliation, and instead embrace justice, reconciliation, and integrity.
Unauthorised “Catholic” Online Forums in Tanzanian Diocese Misleading Youths, Bishop Seeks Oversight Measures
Bishop Bernadine Francis Mfumbusa of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kondoa has raised concern over the growing number of unauthorised websites and blogs bearing the name “Catholic,” noting that some publish content contrary to the Catholic faith, which is misleading young people.
