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Vatican Official Proposes Creation of “missionary welcome centres” in the West for Incoming African Priests
The Secretary for the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has weighed in on the possibility of the Church in the West establishing places where Priests coming from Africa could be equipped with skills to efficiently respond to the pastoral needs of their Episcopal Sees.
In Cameroon, “anti-gospel acts” Causing Discontent ahead of 2025 Presidential Poll: Catholic Archbishop Urges Fraternity
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has denounced what he has termed as “anti-gospel acts”, including corruption and bad governance that he says are causing discontent among Cameroonians as they prepare for the October presidential election.
At Golden Jubilee of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese, 28 Newly Ordained Priests Urged to Embrace Mission Spirit
Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has urged the 28 Deacons he ordained Priests to embrace the mission, striving to live a life of service, prayer, and communion with the people of God.
Recent Deaths in “Saba saba” Anti-government Protests in Kenya about “legitimate yearning of young Kenyans”: Archbishop
The deaths and injuries during the July 7 (Saba Saba) anti-government protests in Kenya were about a push for accountability, economic opportunities, and the dignity of Kenyans, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Decries Rise in Child Abduction as War Rages on in Northern Province
A Catholic Priest working in the embattled Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique has condemned the increased cases of child abduction in the province, warning that the protracted conflict is robbing children of hope and safety.
Delegates at III Pan African Congress Call for Support of African Missionaries Frustrated by Immigration Challenges
Delegates of the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life who gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan from August 5-10 have called for the support of African missionaries who are experiencing hardships in their missions, especially those set back by immigration challenges.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Cautions Youths against Threats to Marriage and Family Life
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged the young men and women in his Metropolitan See to embrace marriage as “a singular vocation”, cautioning them against ideologies that threaten the family.
Pope Leo XIV Approves Measures Benefiting Families of Vatican Employees
Pope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting family subsidies.
Malawi Catholic Bishops Pledge to Advance Resolutions of Inaugural National Eucharistic Congress
The Catholic Bishops of Malawi have committed to ensuring a successful implementation of the resolutions from the inaugural National Eucharistic Congress, held from August 5-9 at Our Lady of Africa Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
In Case You Missed Them: Some Other Moments of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda and Photos
Not much attention might have been given to some moments during the recently concluded July 30 – August 4 20th Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops under their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.
Launched Youth Vocational Skill Centre in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “self-reliance, community development”
In a bid to combat youth unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has launched a vocational training centre through its Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI).
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine “time of grace” in Angola: Official
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola has been described as a time of grace, marked by spiritual renewal, national unity, and careful preparation to welcome thousands of pilgrims to one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant Marian sites.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy and Vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily actions.
Youths Urged to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Rwandan Visionary Students, and DR Congo’s Bwana Chui in Witnessing to Faith
One thing is common about the witness of the recently beatified Floribelt Bwana Chui Kositi of the Democratic Republic of Condo (DRC), the Kibeho visionaries in Rwanda, and the 22 Catholic Ugandan Martyrs. All of them were young.
Concern as Academic Pressure Hinders Faith Formation among School-going Children in South Africa
The Liaison Bishop for Youth at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern that the overemphasis on academic performance in South Africa’s education system is hindering the formation of school-going children and keeping them away from the Church.
St. Augustine’s Impact on First 3 Months of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate
Today marks three months since Pope Leo XIV first appeared on the central balcony of the Vatican basilica after being elected the successor of St. Peter.
Pope Leo XIV Tells Newly Ordained 24-year-old Catholic Priest to "never lose your joy"
Pope Leo XIV told one of the youngest priests in Spain, recently-ordained Father Miguel Tovar, 24, to never lose “the joy of the priesthood.”
Hope in Iraq: Churches Full as 1,500 Children Celebrate First Communion
Just weeks ago, Christians throughout Iraq celebrated as 1,500 boys and girls received their first holy Communion.
“Grave loss to nation”: Ghana’s Bishops Mourn Loss of 8 Senior Government, Military Officials in Helicopter Crash
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their spiritual closeness with families of eight senior government and military officials who died in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6 in the West African nation.
Let’s not be “annoying Priests”: Catholic Archbishop at Priestly Ordination in Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has urged members of Clergy to always be available to the people they serve, and to carry out their pastoral duties appropriately, lest they turn into “annoying Priests.”
