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From Concern to “here I am” Renewal: Why First African Spiritan Superior General Refuses to Let Lament Have Final Word
As Christmas and the close of the year 2025 approach, the challenge of “missionary availability” has come into sharp focus among the Rome-based leadership of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.), the Superior General has said.
Catholic University Graduates in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Urged to be Job Creators, not Seekers
Graduates of the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) have been urged to remain grateful to God, resilient in life, and committed to becoming job creators.
Pope Leo XIV Strengthens Legal Protections for Employees of the Vatican and Holy See
Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See.
Pope Leo XIV: The Person and Families Must Be At Center of Labor System
Pope Leo XIV advocated for a labor system that serves individuals and families so that the dignity of each employee is recognized and his or her real needs are met.
Pope Leo XIV Writes Preface to Book That Shaped His Spiritual Life
“The Practice of the Presence of God” is a 17th-century spiritual classic written by the Carmelite friar Lawrence of the Resurrection.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza Days Before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.
New Animated Film "David" Tells Story of Israel’s Famous King for the Whole Family
A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath.
Jerusalem Churches Advocate for Gazan Children to Have Cancer Treatment in Israel
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Liberia Lauded as “intense, deeply moving”
The annual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Virginia in Liberia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia, was a witness of faith, unity, and quiet endurance, the Communication Officer of Council 145 of the Knights of Marshall has told ACI Africa.
Nigerian Government Told to Ensure Safety of Churches During Christmas Season amid Heightened Insecurity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the UK-based human rights organization, is calling on the Nigerian government to ensure the safety of Churches in the West African nation during the Christmas Season.
Carry Jubilee Year of Hope Spirit into Future: Catholic Bishops in Zambia at Conclusion of Yearlong Celebrations
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have called upon the people of God in the Southern African nation to maintain the spiritual momentum of the concluding Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and to carry its enduring spirit into the future.
Countdown to the Closing of the Jubilee: When, Who Will Close the Holy Doors in Rome?
Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024.
Christians in Nigeria Told Not to Fear Following Security Alert to Churches Ahead of Christmas
As Nigerians approach Christmas amid widespread fear of violence and insecurity, the Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has urged citizens, especially Christians, not to surrender to despair and fear but to hold firmly to hope, faith, and perseverance, insisting that the birth of Christ will “break the darkness of insecurity” in Nigeria.
Nothing But “genocide”: Catholic Bishop on Nigeria's “grief-stricken” Situation
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has reflected on the continued killings in Benue State that is served by his Episcopal See, noting that what is happening in his jurisdiction can only be best described as genocide.
Caritas Official in Sierra Leone Cautions against Irresponsible Spending during Christmas
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has cautioned against the pressure to overspend during Christmas festivities, warning against the risk of running into debts and experiencing financial difficulties in the new year.
Zambia Catholic Bishops Reaffirm Commitment to Journey with Leaders, Call for Shared Responsibility in Nation Building
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to journeying with the nation’s leaders at all levels, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility in building a just society for the common good of all in the Southern African nation.
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against Destructive Spiral of Autonomous Weapons and Escalation
Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Visit to Children’s Christmas Concert at Castel Gandolfo School
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo.
Catholic Priest Famed for Humanitarian Work in Sierra Leone Dedicates National Award to Supportive Archdiocesan Team
Fr. Peter Konteh is among the recipients of the prestigious Women’s Forum Sierra Leone National Awards which recognizes outstanding contribution to the development of the West African country.
Fresh Attacks on Churches in Nigeria “deeply discouraging”: Catholic Official
The Director of Communications of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Idah has decried fresh attacks on Churches across North Central Nigeria, noting that renewed bandit violence of in the region points to an entrenched pattern of insecurity and Christian persecution in the West African country.
