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Today, October 23, We Celebrate St. John of Capistrano

Oct 23, 2024

On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included a political career, extensive missionary journeys, efforts to reunite separated Eastern Christians with Rome and a historically important turn at military leadership.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo during the 22 October 2024 press briefing in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“A kairos for Africa”: Cardinal Ambongo says Synod on Synodality a Moment to Reimagine Continent’s Uniqueness

Oct 22, 2024

The multi-year Synod on Synodality is a “kairos” moment for Africa—a divinely appointed time to reimagine how the Church operates in the continent’s unique socio-cultural context, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda during the 22 October 2024 press briefing in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“Synodality for us in Africa is a total rejection of individualism”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop

Oct 22, 2024

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has described the Synod on Synodality as a process of avoiding selfish interests on the African continent.

Cardinal Turkson Urges Catholics to Emulate Uganda’s Martyrs' Integrity to Build a “corruption-free” Africa

Oct 22, 2024

Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, who serves as the Chancellor of the Roman Curia, has called on Catholics to emulate the Ugandan Martyrs' values of faith, integrity, and transparency.

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Catholic Diocese in Ghana Postpones Marian Pilgrimage to Allow for Participation in Country's General Elections

Oct 22, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Ho in Ghana has postponed its 2024 diocesan pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Kpando Agbenoxoe to ensure that the people participate in the country’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for December 7.

Burkinabé soldiers patrol in Ouagadougou after the January 2022 coup. / Credit: VOA News (public domain)

Epicentre of Militant Islamist Violence Has “shifted from the Middle East to Africa”: Catholic Charity Report

Oct 22, 2024

The Aid to the Church in Need report, which covers August 2022 to June 2024, states that human rights violations against Christians have increased.

Fr. Christopher Geh Kum addressing the new leadership of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

New leadership of Catholic Women in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “be bold in mission, sacrifice for others”

Oct 22, 2024

The Chaplain of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has urged the newly elected leadership of CWA to embrace their mission with boldness and a spirit of sacrifice.

“Welcoming migrants a Christian faith obligation”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola

Oct 22, 2024

The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has said welcoming migrants is not just a human duty but a requirement of the Christian faith. 

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told

Oct 22, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.

Today, October 22, We Celebrate Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 22, 2024

Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy.

Marist Brothers in Africa Commit to Synodality, Missionary Life at Gathering in Nigeria

Oct 21, 2024

Members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, commonly known as simply the Marist Brothers in Africa have expressed their commitment to fostering synodality and missionary life in their respective missions.

Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso

Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”

Oct 21, 2024

Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.

Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski

Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Alindao Diocese in CAR Dies at 85 after a Short Illness

Oct 21, 2024

Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), has passed on aged 85 after an illness.

Mission Sunday: Catholic Official in Angola Urges PMC to “be joyful servants, always available for service”

Oct 21, 2024

The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has urged members of the Diocesan Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) to offer themselves joyfully and willingly to the service of the Gospel and their fellow brothers and sisters, following the example set by Jesus Christ.

Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Encourages Christians to Persevere in Evangelization amid Persecution

Oct 21, 2024

Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African country to persist in their evangelization efforts despite ongoing persecution meted against them.

Today, October 21, We Celebrate St. Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne

Oct 21, 2024

In the fourth century the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. 

“Simple yet sacred”: Pilgrims on Canonization Mass of Founder Whose Members Were First Commissioned to Kenya

Oct 20, 2024

While the Canonization Mass of Blessed Joseph Allamano alongside 13 others took place in “simplicity”, the celebration had a deep “spiritual significance”, pilgrims at the Sunday, October 20 event have said. 

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Honors Ugandan Pilgrims on 60th Anniversary of Martyrs' Canonization

Oct 20, 2024

During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a large group of Ugandan pilgrims, including the Vice President of Uganda,  Jessica Alupo.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

“Let us be selfless in our giving for the missions”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in Mission Sunday Message

Oct 20, 2024

On the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday marked on October 20, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese has called on Catholics to embrace selflessness in their support for the Church's mission work

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Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”

Oct 20, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.