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Catholic Diocesan Priests Decry “systematic persecution of Christians” in Nigerian State, Say Bishop Targeted
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) ministering in the country’s Makurdi Diocese have condemned a wave of deadly targeted attacks in what they have termed “systematic persecution of Christians” aimed at causing distress to their Local Ordinary, Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe.
Popemobile Converted into Ambulance Blocked from Entering Gaza
Ongoing border restrictions have prevented Pope Francis’ former popemobile, which was refurbished with essential medical equipment, from reaching its destination.
Catholic Journalists Have a Role in Shaping “the message of our time”: Media Council of Kenya CEO
Catholic media practitioners in Kenya have been challenged to actively contribute to shaping messages in today’s world, especially in the face of growing moral and social challenges.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.
At WCD 2025 Celebrations in Nairobi, Catholic Bishop Urges “responsible” Media Engagement, Decries News Negativity
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has underscored the need for Catholic journalists to engage the media responsibly, shunning the traditional media practice that fosters news negativity through a focus on misfortunes and tragedies.
WCD 2025 Theme, Sharing Hearty Hope “with gentleness”, Relevant for All: CEPACS President Urges “disarmed communication”
The 2025 World Communications Day (WCD) theme, “Sharing with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts,” is relevant to the people of God across the globe, not just to media practitioners, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
Vatican Confirms Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Cause “not stagnated”, Renews Hope for First Kenyan-born Saint
Mons. Angelo Romano, a Vatican Relator at the Dicastery of the Causes of Saints, has renewed hope in the cause of Sainthood of the Servant of God Michael Maurice Cardinal Otunga, noting that the process that started some 15 years ago is “still alive”.
Restoration, Digitization of Vatican Library Archives Gets Underway
The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts and 2 million printed books.
Be Missionaries of Gospel to New Generations amid Widespread “privatization” of Faith: Pope Leo XIV to Families
In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and children often caught up in “worldly concerns.”
Share Cardinal Otunga’s Legacy with Future Generations: Catholic Archbishop to Kenyans at Fundraising Dinner
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged the people of God in Kenya to keep alive the legacy of the Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga in engagements and sharing that make known the virtues he exemplified, especially to younger generations.
Violation of Children’s Right to Food “a serious challenge in Angola”: Catholic Official
The Vice Coordinator of the Child Pastoral Ministry in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana has expressed concern about the violation of children’s right to food in the Southern African nation, describing it as a national crisis that demands urgent intervention from government and civil society.
Marriage "not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman": Pope Leo XIV
Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful and fruitful,”
What Did Jesus Look Like? New Documentary Explores 3 Divine Images
“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello — as well as the image of the Divine Mercy.
Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration
Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.
Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly: Full Text
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly
"Never its master": Why Pope Leo XIV Says Science Must Serve Humanity
Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.
Christ’s Ascension Start of “His eternal reign, presence among us in new, profound way”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon
The Ascension of Jesus Christ started off His everlasting reign, becoming present in human life in ways that are “profound”, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has said.
Cultivate Holiness Beyond Worship Spaces, “give off fragrance of holy chrism”: Tanzanian Bishop at Church Consecration
Bishop Michael George Msonganzila of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Musoma has warned that consecrated places of public worship may lose their meaning if the people of God do not draw from the holiness present within them to nurture holiness in their own lives.
Practice Constructive, Peace Journalism in Reporting Insecurity, Banditry in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop to Journalists
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria is calling on media practitioners to practice constructive and peace journalism in reporting insecurity, banditry, and violence in the West African nation.
“Great joy for the Church”: Pope Leo XIV Ordains 11 New Priests for Rome, Urges Transparent Priesthood
Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that are "transparent, visible, credible".
