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“Let our lives be filled with confidence, hope”: New Superior General of Society of African Missions
The newly elected Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA) has called on members of the congregation to embrace their mission with confidence and hope.
Ahead of WCD 2025, Archbishop in Kenya Urges Catholic Media Professionals to Promote Dialogue, Inspire Hope
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged Catholic media professionals in the East African nation to make use of the communication tools available to them to promote dialogue and inspire hope in the country.
Today, May 29, We Celebrate St. Maximinus
St. Maximinus was the Bishop of Trier, and was born at Silly near Poitiers. He died there either on May 29, 352 or Sept. 12, 349. He was educated and ordained a priest by St. Agritius, whom he succeeded as Bishop of Trier in 332 or 335. At that time Trier was the government seat of the Western Emperor and, by force of his office, Maximinus stood in close relation with the Emperors Constantine II and Constans.
Christian Farming Communities in Nigeria Thrown into Mourning as Islamist Fulanis Kill Over 30 in Three Days
Several communities served by Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi have been thrown into mourning following a new wave of attacks by suspected Fulani herders that left 30 people dead in a span of three days.
At Priestly Golden Jubilee, Portuguese-born Catholic Bishop Hails His Ministry in Angola as Life’s “greatest grace”
Bishop Joaquim Ferreira Lopes has recognized with appreciation decades of his Priestly ministry among the people of God in Angola and described the experience as his life’s “greatest grace and honour”.
Vice Rector of Cardinal Emile Biayenda Major Seminary Appointed Local Ordinary of Ouesso Diocese, Congo Brazzaville
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Brice Armand Ibombo, who has been serving as Vice-Rector of Émile Cardinal Biayenda National Major Seminary in the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ouesso.
Caritas Freetown Marks 10 Years of Laudato Si’ with Call to Environmental Action in Sierra Leone
Members of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone have urged the people of God in the West African nation to take action in caring for the environment as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’.
Massacre in Nigeria Follows Catholic Bishop’s U.S. Testimony on Christian Persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of a Catholic priest and several nuns.
Today, May 28, We Celebrate St. Bernard of Menthon
The Church remembers St. Bernard of Manthon on May 28. He was born in 923, probably in the castle Menthon near Annecy, in Savoy, and died at Novara, 1008. He was a descendant from a rich, noble family and received a thorough education. He refused to enter an honorable marriage proposed by his father, and decided to devote himself instead to the service of the Church.
Long Serving Irish Catholic Sister in Kenya Cautions against Love for “high life” among Women Religious
For Sr. Mary Killeen, who will be clocking 50 years as a Catholic missionary in Kenya in January 2026, individualism and the desire for “high life” is the number one killer of vocations to Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
Zambian Catholic Nun Calls for Urgent Reform in Addressing Sexual Abuse against Women Religious in Africa
There is need for Catholic Church leaders in Africa to address the challenge of sexual abuse against women Religious wherever and whenever it happens, fostering the values of justice, transparency, and healing, a Zambian Catholic Nun has said.
Togo’s Change of Constitution Removing Presidential Term Limit Poses “serious risk” to Social Cohesion: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Togo have expressed concern about the 2024 change of the country's Constitution that eliminated the presidential term limit.
Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has issued new directives to guide public worship in his Metropolitan See following a rapid increase in Mpox cases in the West African nation.
Ivory Coast in Need of “prophetic Church” ahead of October Presidential Poll: Catholic Bishops
The West African nation of Ivory Coast needs “a prophetic” people of God ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 2025, the country’s Catholic Bishops have said.
Today, May 27, We Celebrate St. Augustine of Canterbury
An Italian Benedictine monk who became the “Apostle of the English,” Saint Augustine of Canterbury is honored by the Catholic Church on May 27.
Troubled Kenyan Community Hopes Catholic Priest’s Gruesome Murder to End Decades of Violent Conflicts
The Kenyan Catholic Priest in one of the widely circulated pictures following his brutal murder is hunched over a small bucket that has complete ornamentation, ready for Holy Mass. There is a crucifix, sacramental wine, and everything else that makes the altar complete.
Africa Day 2025: SECAM Urges Africans to Be “architects of Africa we want”
On the occasion of the annual Africa Day marked on May 25, Africa’s Catholic Bishops are calling upon the people of God on the continent and its islands to participate in building up “Africa we want” as “architects”.
Tanzania’s Cardinal Elector Recalls Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal for Unity, Collaboration to Realize Successful Papacy
Protase Cardinal Rugambwa, one of the 18 Cardinal Electors from Africa, is calling upon the people of God in Tanzania to unite in support of the mission of Pope Leo XIV, who appealed for unity and collaboration, when he addressed the College of Cardinals after his election as the 267th Pontiff.
“Be a Pastor of hope”: Cardinal to Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of Tenkodogo Diocese in Burkina Faso
Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo has urged the newly Consecrated Bishop of Tenkodogo Catholic Diocese in Burkina Faso to foster hope among the people of God under his pastoral care in his Episcopal Ministry.
“Saying politics is not my concern is a lie”: Archbishop in Angola to Christians, Urges Socio-political Responsibility
Christians have the obligation to conduct themselves in ways that positively impact the social life of others as well as the political sphere, Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has said.
