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Taking Religious Vows Start of “spiritual journey of continuous faithfulness”: Newly Professed Mozambican Nun Told
Taking the three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that marks the beginning of Religious Life has one embark on “a spiritual journey” that requires fidelity to Christian principles, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has said.
Churches in Syria Resume Liturgies amid Heightened Security and Unease
Divine Liturgies were celebrated on Sunday, June 30, in Damascus, Syria — albeit with significantly lower attendance due to a prevailing atmosphere of fear and anxiety.
Pope Leo XIV Denounces Use of Hunger As "weapon of war" in Message to UN Conference
Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in a message to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization conference in Rome.
Ordained Priest after 19 Years of Service as Deacon, Kenyan Spiritan Says “prayer was my strength”
Fr. Isaac Omwansa, the newly ordained Kenyan-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), found solace in prayer as he served as a Deacon for close to two Decades, awaiting his Priestly Ordination.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Laments “very abortion oriented” Attitudes, Urges Strategies for Good Governance
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has denounced the growing culture of abortion and called for the building of just governance systems that address the country’s recurrent challenges, especially hunger.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Urges Realistic Sex Education Programs at Marriage to Curb “contraceptive culture”
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for faith-based, realistic sex education programs targeting couples preparing for marriage.
Pope Leo XIV Warns New Archbishops Against Pastoral Plans that Repeat Without Renewing
Pope Leo XIV warned new archbishops on Sunday against following “the same old pastoral plans without experiencing interior renewal and a willingness to respond to new challenges.”
Rome Celebrates its Patron Saints with a Burst of Colorful Flowers: PHOTOS
The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry of color as part of the Historic Flower Festival.
Pope Leo XIV Says the Unity of the Church "is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust"
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday spoke about unity in the Catholic Church after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.
“Don’t doubt, don’t feel you're alone”: Archbishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan Spiritan Priest after 19 Years as Deacon
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has called on the member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) he ordained a Priest, not to fear or doubt in his ministry, assuring him of God’s constant presence and the support of the Church.
“You are called to serve, not to rule”: Vatican Official to 32 Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has told the 32 Deacons he ordained Priests in Nigeria that the Priesthood is a mission of service, not an opportunity to exercise authority characterized with self-interests.
Focus on “tangible realities of human suffering”: Catholic Bishop to World Council of Church Officials in South Africa
Participants in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, have been challenged to focus their deliberations on “tangible realities of human suffering.”
Central Africans Have “will, courage to live” Despite Persistent Challenges: CAR Catholic Bishops
The people of God in the Central African Republic (CAR) have manifested resilience amid harsh realities of life in the country, including “repeated military–political crises”, the country’s Catholic Bishops have said.
“Lord of the World.”: Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV Recommend This Book, Which Warns of a World Without God
The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading “Lord of the World.”
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Encourages “Church’s voice” amid Recent Violent Protests, Police Brutality
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has denounced the June 25 violent protests in Kenya and challenged Church leadership in the East African nation to be at the forefront in the fight against injustices.
Pope Leo’s Family Tree Has It All
Shortly after Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, genealogists got to work researching his family tree, quickly establishing that some of his ancestors on his mother’s side were Black.
At Ordination of First African Priests as Pontiff, Pope Cautions against “superficial models of Success, prestige”
At his second Priestly Ordination since his Papal Inauguration, during which, as Pope, he ordained the first African Deacons as Priests, the Holy Father has cautioned the Clergy against “questionable and superficial” ideals of “success and prestige”.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Condemns Demolition of Memorial Park in Honor of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has condemned the June 22 demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo, describing it as a violation of the memory and dignity of the 41 victims of the June 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish.
“I feel proud coming here, we’ll work together”: New Apostolic Nuncio on Diplomatic Mission to Ethiopia
The representative of the Holy Father in Ethiopia has expressed joy at the beginning of his diplomatic mission, acknowledging with appreciation the Horn of Africa nation’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Kenya Cautioned against Becoming “a burden to Christians”
The four newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to understand their identity as servants of the people of God and manifest it in their Priestly ministry.
