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At 65th Anniversary, Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg Hailed for Uniting “tradition with modernity”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has hailed Christ the King Cathedral of the country’s Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese for uniting “tradition with modernity” during its 65 years of existence.
Illegal Mining in Ghana “a political ploy”, Catholic Official Says, Faults Successive Governments for “double standards”
The Coordinator of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in Ghana has faulted the country’s successive governments for applying “double standards” in the fight against illegal mining in the country.
Kenya’s Lodwar Diocese has “urgent needs that stretch from most basic necessities”, Bishop Says, Appeals for Solidarity
Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has appealed for solidarity in addressing the many needs of the people of God in his Episcopal See, which he says include the basic human needs.
Pope Leo XIV to Religious: "God found not one, but many strong and courageous women"
Pope Leo XIV met Sept. 22 with Discalced Carmelite nuns from the Holy Land along with participants in the general chapters of three women’s congregations.
At Diaconate Ordination of Spiritans, Redemptorists, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Dedication to “peripheries”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has urged the newly ordained Deacons in Kenya to serve with dedication in all places, urging against the temptation to work only in well-established areas.
DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops Denounce Fresh Killings in Eastern Region, Say “human life is sacred, must be respected”
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have denounced the new wave of deadly attacks in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), decrying what they describe as the growing trivialization of human life in the Central African nation.
Being Pilgrim Not “simply a journey of the body”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage goes beyond making a physical journey; it involves matters of the soul, which the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year seeks to foster, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
"Those who truly love them work for peace": Pope Leo XIV on Palestinians
Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to those living in the Gaza Strip during his weekly Angelus message on Sept. 21, 2025.
“God does provide… Give your life to Christ”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to Newly Ordained Spiritan, Redemptorist Deacons
The 15 Deacons Ordained on Friday, September 19 at St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Karen Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been encouraged to trust in God’s providence as they begin their life as members of the Clergy.
Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Launches 2025–2026 Pastoral Year with Calls for Stronger Collaboration in Parish Services
Bishop Christophe Zoa of the Catholic Diocese of Sangmelima in Cameroon has opened the 2025–2026 pastoral year with an appeal for greater collaboration in parish life, urging the faithful to strengthen parish services and embrace their shared responsibility for the Church.
Forgiveness Fundamental to Justice: Pope Leo XIV to Legal Professionals at Jubilee
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Workers of Justice on Saturday.
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Value of Vow of Obedience, Says "not very fashionable today"
“When it is professed and lived with faith, obedience reveals a luminous path of self-giving that can help the world rediscover the value of sacrifice,” Pope Leo XIV said.
Family "a gift and a task" for Church, Society: Pope Leo XIV
At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in a meeting on the challenges to families in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Caritas Zambia Faults “vagueness” in President's Speech, Calls for Clear Strategies on National Challenges
Caritas Zambia has faulted what it describes as the “brevity and vagueness” with which the presidential speech was delivered during the official opening of the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament.
Pope Leo XIV: My Priority is the Gospel, Not Solving the World’s Problems
Pope Leo XIV gave an interview for the biography “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,” out now in Spanish and next year in English.
Pope Leo XIV on Vatican’s Finances: "I’m not losing sleep over it"
The Holy Father made the remarks as part of a wide-ranging interview with Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen.
Pope Leo XIV Signals Potential Shift on China, Talks Trump and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV signaled he may be open to future changes to the Vatican’s controversial deal with China, saying that he is in dialogue with persecuted Chinese Catholics.
“First place belongs to God,” Kenyans urged to Seek Spiritual Joy over Earthly Comforts
Time spent with God must take a central place in a Christian’s life, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said, and cautioned against worldly pursuits that do not satisfy the soul.
Pope Leo XIV Expels Deacon from the Clerical State for Abuse of Minors
Italian permanent deacon Alessandro Frateschi, who was convicted of sexual offenses against minors, has been expelled from the clerical state by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Decries "unacceptable conditions" in Gaza, Urges Release of Hostages
Pope Leo XIV said he was closely following the impact of Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City, where about 600,000 civilians remain.
