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“A fruitful meeting”: Catholic Bishop in Zimbabwe on Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies
Bishop Eusebius Jelous Nyathi of the Catholic Diocese of Gokwe in Zimbabwe has described the three-day Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies in Rome, which concluded on October 26, as “fruitful.”
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Apostolic Administrator of Uganda’s Jinja Diocese after Bishop’s Burial
The Holy Father has appointed the Archbishop of Uganda’s Tororo Metropolitan See as the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja.
"Don’t let the algorithm write your story," Pope Leo XIV Exhorts Young People
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 30 addressed hundreds of university students as part of the Jubilee of the World of Education.
Pope Leo XIV to Offer All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s Largest Cemetery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will offer Mass at Campo Verano Cemetery near the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m.
Vatican to Weigh In on Mary’s Role in Salvation with Doctrine Document on November 4
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will release a document on Nov. 4 about titles of Mary that refer to her “cooperation in the work of salvation.”
“A divided pulpit”: Catholic Bishop Criticized for Comments on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s speech at the recent launch of the Aid to the Church in Need’s 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World has attracted a lot of criticism, with some believing that what the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto said in Rome about persecution in his country does not address the anguish of Christians in the West African nation.
Africa’s Youth Reflect Profound Social Transformation, Not Just “demographic indicator”: SECAM President
Young people in Africa reflect a “profound” social transformation, and their growing numbers are aa tremendous opportunity if they are accorded appropriate education and are empowered, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Catholic Bishop of Jinja Diocese in Uganda Laid to Rest amid Calls to Uphold Vision “to be one”
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Uganda's Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has encouraged the people of God in Jinja Catholic Diocese to uphold the unity and pastoral vision of their Bishop, the late Charles Martin Wamika who was laid to rest on Tuesday, October 28.
Nigeria’s Catholic Youths Urged to Rediscover Faith, Reject Social Vices, “become agents of peace”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has challenged young people in the West African nation to renew their faith, embrace moral discipline, and play active roles in promoting peace and national transformation.
Pope Leo XIV Commemorates Nostra Aetate Anniversary with Interfaith Celebrations
Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on relationships with non-Christian religions.
Boston Exhibit Features In-depth Look at Ancestry of Pope Leo XIV
American Ancestors, a national center for family history, heritage, and culture, has created the “The Ancestry of Pope Leo XIV: An American Story” exhibit.
Church in Africa “gift of life”: Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies
Pope Leo XIV has recognized with appreciation Africa’s vibrant faith and missionary dynamism, describing the Church on the continent as “a gift of life” to the entire Universal Church.
Court in Kenya Exonerates Catholic Sister Earlier Detained over Colleague’s Death, Names Her State Witness
Sr. Caroline Kanjiru, a member of the Nazareth Sisters of the Annunciation(NSA) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Meru, has been exonerated by a Kenyan court after being held as the prime suspect in the October 12 murder of her colleague, Sr. Anselmina Karimi.
Religious Leaders Call for Peaceful Participation in Tanzania’s October 29 General Elections
As voters in Tanzanian head to the polls on Wednesday, October 29, faith-based leaders have issued a united plea for peace, urging citizens in the East African nation to safeguard the country’s long-standing stability.
Incumbent Secures Fourth Term in Ivory Coast’s Presidential Poll, Religious Leaders Call for Peace
President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in office following Ivory Coast’s October 25 presidential election, according to provisional results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI).
Pope Calls for Renewal of Catholic Education Amid Challenges of Modern Society, Technology
In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” Pope Leo XIV reflects on the role of a Catholic education on the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis.
“Keep the flame of faith and hope alive,” Spiritan Bishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has called upon three newly ordained Priests to become steadfast witnesses of faith and sources of hope in their ministry among God’s people.
Nigerians “dying for a living”: Catholic Bishop Decries Persistent Violence, Calls for Global Support
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has decried the wave of killings and insecurity in the West African nation and termed the situation “a national tragedy.”
Land Grabbing “matter of growing concern” in Uganda, Catholic Archbishop Laments, Appeals for Intervention
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has decried the rising cases of land grabbing in the East African nation, describing the situation as “a matter of growing concern” that even threatens Church property.
At Double Jubilee of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese, Papal Delegate Calls for Walking “forward with Confidence”
Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier of South Africa, Papal Delegate to the Double Jubilee celebration – marking both the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year and the 75th anniversary of the elevation of Ghana’s Cape Coast Church to an Archdiocese – has urged the people of God to move forward with confidence, grounded in gratitude for their past, commitment to the present, and faith in God’s promises for the future.
