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“Seek them out”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania on Declining Number of Men in Church Attendance
Winners of “Communicating Africa” Contest by Rome-Based Development Agency to be Feted in Poland
Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Sierra Leone for Commitment to Fostering Dialogue in Addressing Crises
Pilgrims at Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Angola Urged to Foster Listening to Shun “cycles of violence”
“Seek them out”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania on Declining Number of Men in Church Attendance
Winners of “Communicating Africa” Contest by Rome-Based Development Agency to be Feted in Poland
Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Sierra Leone for Commitment to Fostering Dialogue in Addressing Crises
Pilgrims at Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Angola Urged to Foster Listening to Shun “cycles of violence”
Today, October 29, We Celebrate St. Narcissus
St. Narcissus was born towards the end of the first century, and he was nearly 80 years old when he was named as the 30th bishop of Jerusalem.
Let’s “continue to inspire hope”: Catholic Bishop to the Consecrated in Kenya at Planned Walk ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
Women and men Religious serving in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been urged to foster hope among the people of God they encounter as they journey towards the Jubilee of Consecrated Life planned for 8-9 October 2025 in Rome.
Rector Kidnapped During Evening Prayers at Nigerian Minor Seminary
The Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi was taken away on Sunday, October 27, when gunmen attacked the institution that is located in Edo State of the country’s embattled central southern region.
Pope Francis Transfers South Africa’s Newest Cardinal from Cape Town to Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred Stephen Cardinal Brislin, who has been at the helm of Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese in South Africa to the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Kenyan Catholic Parish in Shock as Body of Missing Sacramentine Postulant Found Floating in a Well
Mystery surrounds the death of Yvonne Jirangwa, a Kenyan Postulant with the Sacramentine Sisters of Bergamo, whose body was found floating in a well after she went missing for four days.
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will take effect Nov. 1.
Argentine Vatican Diplomat to Represent Holy Father in Benin, Togo as Apostolic Nuncio
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Rubén Darío Ruiz Mainardi, a native of Argentina, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Benin and Togo, assigning him the Titular See of Ursona with the dignity of Archbishop.
Today, October 28, We Celebrate St. Jude Thaddeus
St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser, and a relative of Jesus. Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia.
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
In Synod Closing Mass, Pope Francis Calls for "a Church that hears the cry of the world"
10 Questions (and answers) about Synod on Synodality’s Final Document
Synod on Synodality Concludes, Pope Francis Not to Issue Postsynodal Apostolic Exhortation
The Synod on Synodality’s Final Document: What You Need to Know
“Seek them out”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania on Declining Number of Men in Church Attendance
Winners of “Communicating Africa” Contest by Rome-Based Development Agency to be Feted in Poland
Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Sierra Leone for Commitment to Fostering Dialogue in Addressing Crises
Pilgrims at Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Angola Urged to Foster Listening to Shun “cycles of violence”
Today, October 29, We Celebrate St. Narcissus
"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Catholic Nun Says
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be Held in Sydney in 2028
Hosts for International Eucharistic Congress Made in Home of Ecuador’s First Saint
1,600 Children Receive First Holy Communion at International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis Responds to Critics of His Comments on Women in Belgium
In Belgium, Pope Francis Gives Strong Warning Over Scandal of Abuse, Cover-up
"Crisis of faith" in the West Requires a Return to the Gospel: Pope Francis in Belgium
Pope Francis Lauds Belgian King Who Chose to Abdicate Rather Than Sign Abortion Law
In Belgium, Pope Francis Says "Church should be ashamed" of Clerical Abuse
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Pope Francis Concludes Apostolic Journey with Elderly and Youth of Singapore
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Spirit of Progress, Reminds Leaders Not to Exclude the Weak
“The seed they sowed has blossomed": Catholic Bishop in Ghana Lauds Pioneer Missionaries to 25-year-old Diocese
The pastoral ministry of the pioneer missionaries to the Catholic Diocese of Yendi has flourished, the Local Ordinary of the 25-year-old Ghanaian Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Announce Inaugural Congress to Deepen Faith among Children
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has approved the proposal that the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) presented during the Bishops’ June plenary to organize the Children's Congress in the Southern African nation.
Widows Impoverished by Floods in Nigeria Receive Aid in Catholic Diocese’s Food Program
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Yola has distributed food among widows whose farmlands in Adamawa State were devastated by recent floods.
Catholic Sisters in Angola Urged to Pursue “ongoing formation” to Stay Faithful to Vows
Members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Charles Lwanga in Angola have been encouraged to embrace continued formation so as to remain faithful to their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
10 Questions (and answers) about Synod on Synodality’s Final Document
From its magisterial status to proposals on Church governance, here are answers to the most pressing questions about the Synod on Synodality’s final document.
Today, October 27, We Celebrate St. Frumentius of Ethiopia
St. Frumentius helped in a great capacity to bring Christianity to Ethiopia. He was born in Lebanon, and was shipwrecked in East Africa while voyaging on the Red Sea. Only he and his brother, Aedeius, survived.
Catholic Charity Currently Facilitating Ministry of Over “40,000 grateful Priests” Globally, Including in Africa: Report
The Catholic Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is currently facilitating the pastoral ministry of tens of thousands of Catholic Priests with Mass Stipends from across the globe, including those ministering in African countries.
Entrepreneurship not Deviation from Mission, Catholic Sisters in Africa Told, Urged to Look into Self-Reliance
To foster self-reliance and boost their evangelization efforts, Catholic Sisters in Africa have been urged not to shy away from exploring business ideas and venturing into social entrepreneurship.
Cardinal Onaiyekan in Nigeria Proposes Education that Promotes Human Solidarity and Fosters Peace
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has underscored the need for Catholic education in Africa to be rooted in the Christian faith and to promote human solidarity.
Italian Cardinal who Served in Angola Eulogized as a Dedicated Pastor with “unwavering perseverance”
Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who died on October 20 has been honored for his humility, silent devotion, and perseverance during his missionary service in the southern African country.
