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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".
General Meeting of Regional Superiors in Africa 2025 Ends with Call to “show the world way to synodality, hope”
The Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) has concluded in South Africa with a call on members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in Africa to spearhead the application of the multi-year Synod on Synodality, which concluded with a Final Document, and the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year being realized under the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”.
Over 50 Soldiers Killed in Benin, Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity with Bereaved Families
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have expressed their spiritual closeness with families of 54 soldiers, who were killed in two separate attacks reportedly by Islamist militants in April.
Parish Church in Kisangani Archdiocese, DR Congo, Closed for Reparation after Desecration, Tabernacle “forced open”
The church of St. Joseph the Worker Tshopo Catholic Parish of Kisangani Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was recently broken into, the tabernacle forcefully opened, and the Blessed Sacrament consumed by the desecrators, the Local Ordinary of the Congolese Metropolitan See has said.
Violent Storm Destroys Marian Shrine in CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese, Cardinal Appeals for Support, Solidarity
Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has appealed for solidarity and support in rebuilding the Shrine of Our Lady of Ngoukomba after a violent storm that teared off roofs, uprooted trees, and destroyed other structures.
Peace Possible by "acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting" Disagreements: Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV on Friday stated that authentic peace “takes shape from the ground up” when the differences and conflicts they entail “are not set aside.”
“Stop tribalism”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya Appeals at Opening of Sisters’ Convent, Urges Unity in Diversity
Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has urged Franciscan Sisters of St Joseph Asumbi (FSJ) to rise above tribal identities and dedicate themselves fully to the mission of Christ, fostering unity in diversity.
Pope Leo XIV Set to Obtain New Peruvian Identity Document
Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document.
More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized
More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.
Egyptian Court Ruling on St. Catherine’s Monastery Sparks Outcry, Termed “attempt to alter” 15 Centuries System
A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church about religious freedom.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Murder of Two Priests, Demand Justice and Protection
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the brutal murders of Fr. James Maina Ndegwa and Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett which occurred days apart within May.
Cardinal in Nigeria Advocates for “inclusive governance” to Resolve Country’s Challenges
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive and people-centered approach to governance, warning that the worsening economic and security conditions in Nigeria risk further alienating citizens and destabilizing the country.
“Let our lives be filled with confidence, hope”: New Superior General of Society of African Missions
The newly elected Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA) has called on members of the congregation to embrace their mission with confidence and hope.
Ahead of WCD 2025, Archbishop in Kenya Urges Catholic Media Professionals to Promote Dialogue, Inspire Hope
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged Catholic media professionals in the East African nation to make use of the communication tools available to them to promote dialogue and inspire hope in the country.
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.
Vatican, Caritas: Global Economic Reforms Needed to Alleviate Poor Nations’ Debt Crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of an “unjust global system.”
Pope Leo XIV Signals Focus on AI with Nod to Leo XIII’s Social Teaching Legacy
The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.
Church in Africa must “bring people together” to Overcome Racism, Reverse “structures of apartheid”: Cardinal Napier
South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier told EWTN this week that the Catholic Church in South Africa can lead in helping overcome decades of apartheid and racial divide.
Pope Leo XIV: Before Being Believers, We are Called to Be Human
Pope Leo XIV held the second general audience of his pontificate today in which he reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.
