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Today, March 24, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Sweden
St. Catherine was born near the beginning of the fourteenth century to parents Ulfo and St. Bridget of Sweden. At the age of seven, Catherine was sent to the Abbey at Risburgh by her parents and placed under the care of the abbess to receive an education and to build a foundation for her spiritual life.
African Catholic Activists Call for Diplomatic Intervention for Kenyan on Death Row in Vietnam
The African branch of the global Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is urging the government of Kenya to pursue diplomatic intervention for a Kenyan who is facing execution in Vietnam.
Zambia’s Church Leaders Decry “unpalatable remarks” against Religious Figures, Urge “respect of dignity of all People”
Church leaders in Zambia have denounced what they have termed “unpalatable remarks” against faith leaders, who they say try to call out the government of the Southern African nation on various misdeeds including unfair distribution of resources and poor infrastructure.
Catholic Missionary Nun in Mozambique Thanks Pontifical Charity for Being “a hand of God” During Disasters
From terrorism to natural calamities such as cyclone, Mozambicans have experienced a lot of devastation in the recent past. But through the devastation, the help of the Catholic charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has been significant, a Missionary Nun serving in the Southern African nation has said, describing the charity foundation as being the “hand of God.”
Grace Center in Ethiopia: How One Woman’s "vision from God" Led to Helping Thousands of Lives
“At Grace Center we ask: What would Jesus do for this person? Then we do the same,” founder and executive director of Grace Center Marcie Erickson told CNA.
Today, March 23, We Celebrate St. Turibius de Mogrovejo
Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23.
Pope Francis to Be Discharged From Hospital on Sunday after Five Weeks, Doctors Say
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach
The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles has said.
“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained Priests against the dangers of being obsessed with power, amassing wealth, and engaging in inappropriate relationships.
Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process
Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time.
“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ
The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.
In Sports Initiative, Caritas Rwanda Targets Fathers on “positive parenting, crucial role” in Children Maturity
Caritas Rwanda has reached out to fathers in a football match initiative aimed fostering “positive parenting” in the landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge.
Today, March 22, We Celebrate St. Lea
March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered consecrated life, and attained great holiness through asceticism and prayer.
South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day.
Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”
Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Celebrates Fathers Embracing Responsibilities amid Difficult Times
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has lauded fathers who persevere through hardships to nurture loving and well-cared for families.
Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties
The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).
Caritas Zambia Opposes Proposal to Amend Constitution Months to General Elections
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to postpone amendments to its Constitution until after the country’s general elections slated for 2026.
Today, March 21, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Flue
Today, the universal church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas of Flue. During his lifetime, the Swiss saint had 10 children, became a hermit and later prevented a civil war.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”
The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.
