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Catholic Teachers in Ghana Urged to Uphold High Moral Standards to Counter “upsurge in social vices”
To counter the expanding atmosphere of social vices, Catholic teachers in Ghana have been challenged to be agents of positive change by upholding high moral standards in their roles as educators and mentors.
“Communication perspective from Africa” on Attention Economy among Topics at Rome Conferences in 2025 Jubilee Context
A representative cross section of Catholic communicators, journalists and media professionals is gathering in Rome for multiple conferences organized in the context of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
South African Catholic Bishop Calls for Regulation of Mining after 78 Die in Mine Shafts
The Bishop of Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese in South Africa is calling for the regulation of informal mining activities in the country following the discovery of 78 bodies in a shaft in the country’s North West Province.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Suspended from Priesthood after Entering into Marriage without Dispensation
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has relieved Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the exercise of all sacred ministry following his recent marriage in the United States, an action the Bishop says is contrary to the clerical state according to Canon Law.
Migrants are not a Threat in their Host Countries: Spanish Catholic Bishop at Lecture in Cape Verde
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos of the Catholic Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in Spain has emphasized the enriching contributions of immigrants to host societies, urging a shift from fear-based narratives that migrants tend to water down the identity of their host countries.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Express Solidarity with US Church amid Destructive California Wildfires
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church in the United States and communities affected by the ongoing wildfires that have driven thousands out of their homes.
Missionary Sisters Who Fled from Sudan’s Civil War Lauded for Thriving Pastoral Programs in Neighboring Countries
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has praised the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary (MSBVM), whose members fled from a civil war in Sudan over three decades ago, and are now behind thriving pastoral and social programs in South Sudan and Uganda.
Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year an Occasion for Catholics to Renew “faith, way of life”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their faith and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
Legion of Mary Movement in Angola Urged to Lead Christians to “gates of Heaven, Church”
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has called on members of the Legion of Mary, known as Patricians, to emulate the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and fulfill their mission of guiding other Christians to Heaven and to Church.
Over 400 Villages in Angola Targeted in 40-Year Catholic Project to Boost Food Production
The Catholic Diocese of Luena in Angola a 40-year agroforestry project to tackle the growing challenges of hunger and desertification in the country.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Discuss Financial Autonomy, Catholic Education at 126th Plenary Assembly
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) are expected to discuss financial autonomy and Catholic Education at their 126th plenary assembly taking place in the Catholic Diocese of Bondoukou from January 20-26.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Review Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to Protect Minors from Abuse
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has initiated a review of its Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to strengthen measures aimed at protecting minors and vulnerable adults from abuse in the Southern African nation.
In Sudan, “vocations are growing! God is at work”, Catholic Bishop Says, Expresses Optimism amid Civil War
There is a noticeable growth in vocations to the Priesthood in Sudan, the Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid has said, testifying about God being “at work” in the Northeastern African nation that is experiencing its worst civil war that has forced millions to flee.
Nigerian Catholic Parish Determined to Remain Charitable after Tragic Stampede at Food Distribution Joint
The deadly stampede during last year’s annual food distribution exercise at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja will not dampen the spirit of the parish in reaching out to the needy, the Priest in charge of the parish has said.
Diversity “should never be a source of division”: Catholic Bishops Appeal for Calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have appealed for calm ahead for the West African country’s 2026 general elections.
Newly Ordained Priest in Mozambique Cautioned against Seeking “personal glory”, Urged to Be “entirely” for Service
Archbishop Francisco Chimoio has cautioned Fr. Moisés Augusto, the member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) he ordained a Priest on January 12, against the tendency among a section of Priests to seek “personal glory”.
“Heinous act”: Catholic Bishops Condemn Killing of South Sudanese Citizens in Sudan
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have condemned the recent murder of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, describing the killings as a “heinous act” rooted in hatred and oppression.
Spanish Catholic Bishop Cautions Cape Verdean Migrants against Abandoning Cultural, Spiritual Roots while Abroad
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos of the Catholic Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in Spain has urged Catholics in Cape Verde to preserve their cultural and spiritual roots even as many leave their homeland in search of better opportunities abroad.
Christmas is Recognizing Jesus and His Flesh in Vulnerable People: Catholic Missionary in Ethiopia
Christmas celebrations in Ethiopia found members of the Villaregia Missionary Community working with vulnerable women and children in Ethiopian provinces, about eight hours from the community’s base in the Prefecture Apostolic of Robe.
Appointment of First Female Prefect for Vatican Dicastery a Plus towards Dignity for All: Mozambican Nun
A Mozambican Catholic Nun has welcomed Pope Francis’ appointment of Sr. Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead the Dicastery for Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, describing the appointment as a tangible step towards recognizing equality and dignity for all the baptized.
