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As Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV Set to Ordain First African Catholic Priests on June 27
The Holy Father is to preside over his second Priestly Ordination since his Papal inauguration, during which he is set, as Pope, to ordain the first African Deacons as Priests, one a native of Kenya, another from Ghana, and two from Nigeria.
Today, June 24, We Celebrate The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus, and proclaiming that “the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.”. He was born to Zachary and Elizabeth, an elderly married couple. The Angel Gabriel had visited Zachary and told him that his wife would bear a child, even though she was already past the child-bearing age.
Church in Africa “alive, vibrant”: Catholic Youths from Phoenix Diocese in U.S. on First-ever African Visit
The Church in Africa is “alive and vibrant”, this is how Catholic youths from the Diocese of Phoenix in the U.S. visiting Kenya for their first-ever African trip have described their impressions after spending two weeks in the East African nation.
Integrating African Cultural Values in Counselling Practice among Objectives of New MA Program at Catholic Institute
The new Master of Arts Degree in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy program set to begin in August at the Abuja Centre of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) is designed to realize some five objectives, one of which is training enrolled candidates “to integrate African cultural values in their psycho-spiritual counselling practice”.
Catholic Youths in South African Archdiocese Urged to “have the courage” to Follow God’s Calling
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has urged youths in his Metropolitan See to recognize in their hearts and courageously respond to God’s invitation to a life of purpose and service, which is grounded in a personal relationship with Him through faith in the person of Jesus Christ.
CAR Heading for “highly detrimental” Impasse: Catholic Bishops Warn amid Political Unrest ahead of December Polls
Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) have raised concerns over the political mood in the country, warning that persistent division and misinformation risk pushing the nation into a serious political deadlock ahead of the December 2025 polls.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Urge Participation in Planned National Day of Prayer, Fasting ahead of October Polls
Members of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) have called upon the people of God in the East African nation to dedicate August 23 as a National Day of Prayer and fasting ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October.
Church Construction Initiative Ambitious, “very big”, Official at Nairobi Slum Catholic Parish Says, Appeals for Support
The Moderator of St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), has appealed for support to help take to the next level the ongoing construction of a new church building, an initiative he described as ambitious and “very big”.
“Africa should not lose hope”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Encourages Resilience amid Extremism, Violence
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has encouraged the people of God in Africa to remain hopeful despite ongoing violent conflicts and extremist activities in various parts of the continent.
Today, June 23, We Celebrate Blessed Basil Hopko
Blessed Basil Hopko is considered one of the many priests and religious martyred by Communism. He was born in Slovakia to poor parents. His father died when he was a year old and his mother left for the United States when he was four in seach of work.
Nine Parishioners Kidnapped, Two Killed, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Ordeal of Community “under siege”
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has recounted the ordeal following a June 12 attack in which nine parishioners were kidnapped and two others brutally killed, and denounced the violence wave that has gripped his parish since 2020 as a people “under siege”.
Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have urged the country’s legislators to expedite the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Jubilee Celebration Not Moment of “canonization”: Catholic Bishop at Pauline Sister’s Silver Jubilee in Kenya
Jubilee celebrations of Religious Life are not occasions to glorify perfection; they are opportunities to honor the depth, quality, and faithfulness of the vocation to Consecrated Life, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga has said.
To Boost Understanding Religious Icons, Images “must resonate with cultural” Contexts: SIGNIS Africa President
The leadership of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has underlined the need to relate religious icons, symbols and other images with cultural context to enhance understanding among the local people.
Today, June 22, we celebrate St. Thomas More
On June 22, the Catholic Church honors the life and martyrdom of St. Thomas More, the lawyer, author and statesman who lost his life opposing King Henry VIII's plan to subordinate the Church to the English monarchy.
Like St. Joseph, “be Eucharistic”, Guide Families to Jesus: Bishop in South Sudan to Men in Corpus Christi Message
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan is calling upon Catholic men to “be Eucharistic” and emulating St. Joseph, take the lead to guide their families to Jesus.
Starting as “seed of compassion”, Caritas Bank in Kenya “has blossomed into a formidable institute”: Catholic Archbishop
Caritas Microfinance Bank (Caritas MFB) that started off in Kenya as a “seed of compassion” has recorded commendable progress over the last decade to become “a formidable institute”, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
World Refugee Day 2025: Caritas Zambia Advocates for Legal, Social Protection for Refugees, Displaced Persons
On the occasion of the annual World Refugee Day (WRD) marked on June 20 since 2001, the leadership of Caritas Zambia has called on the Zambian government and partners to strengthen legal protection and enhance social support mechanisms for refugees and displaced persons.
Vatican Backs Upcoming International Symposium in South Africa, Urges Delegates to Advance Gospel Witnessing
The Vatican has affirmed its support for the June 23-24 International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity in South Africa and encouraged participants to seize the opportunity to advance the witnessing of the Gospel through dialogue and solidarity.
"He’s one of us": New Short Film Chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Life Before Papacy
CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on Chicago’s South Side.
