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Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds Missionaries for Laying Strong Foundation of Faith in Umuahia Diocese
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Launches Golden Jubilee Year with a Call to Digital Evangelization
Malawian Priest says Vatican Appointment as National Delegate for World Children’s Day 2026 is Good news for Church
Kenyan Catholics Urged to Bring Hope through Responsibility and Dependability at Closing Jubilee Year Mass
President Commends Security Agencies after Rescue of 100 Students Abducted from Catholic School in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has commended the country’s security agencies for the rescue of 100 children of the 303 individuals who were abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all kidnapped persons across the country.
Today, December 11, We Celebrate Pope St. Damasus
Saint Damasus was born in Rome at the beginning of the fourth century. His father, a widower, had received Holy Orders there and served as parish priest in the church of St. Laurence.
“I am deeply sorry”: Bishop Kukah Says amid Criticism of Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed regret that his position on the anguish of Christians in the West African nation has been misinterpreted.
Where Hope Refuses to Die: Spiritan Leaders Encounter Resilience and Faith in South Sudan Canonical Visit
Leaders of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) have witnessed firsthand a community defined not by conflict and hardship, but by remarkable resilience, unwavering faith, and an enduring hope for a better future during their just concluded canonical visit to South Sudan.
Members of Mariannhill, Precious Blood Urged to Press On with Beatification of Founder Celebrated for African Legacy
Members of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) and the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) have been urged to press on with the Beatification process of their founder, Abbot Franz Pfanner, who left a lasting legacy in Southern Africa.
Former Mozambican President Welcomes Cardinal Parolin’s Visit, Hails Church’s “irreplaceable” Role in Peacebuilding
Mozambique’s former President has welcomed the visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to Cabo Delgado Province, praising the Catholic Church as “irreplaceable” in advancing peace, social justice, and reconciliation in the country.
First-ever Digital Version of Vatican Annual Directory, Pontifical Yearbook, Launched: What is it? What does it contain?
The red-covered Pontifical Yearbook — known in Italian as the “Annuario Pontificio” — is an important reference updated every year.
Integrity of Creation Official in Kenya Emphasises Value of “ecological literacy” among Young People
The Coordinator of the Oblates’ Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) ministry in Kenya has appealed for ecological education for young people, saying it is essential if the Church is to partner with the next generation in protecting the environment.
First-ever Digital Version of Vatican Annual Directory, Pontifical Yearbook, Launched: What is it? What does it contain?
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: "Death is not opposed to life"
Pope Leo XIV The Urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
On Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV Encourages Renewing Our "yes" to God
Catholic Environmentalist Lauds Groundbreaking Climate Finance Watch Tool Piloted in Kenya as Important in Climate Space
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds Missionaries for Laying Strong Foundation of Faith in Umuahia Diocese
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Launches Golden Jubilee Year with a Call to Digital Evangelization
Malawian Priest says Vatican Appointment as National Delegate for World Children’s Day 2026 is Good news for Church
Kenyan Catholics Urged to Bring Hope through Responsibility and Dependability at Closing Jubilee Year Mass
President Commends Security Agencies after Rescue of 100 Students Abducted from Catholic School in Nigeria
World’s Tallest Our Lady of Fátima Monument Inaugurated in Brazil
Pope Leo XIV Receives Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez
Book on the Thought of Pope Francis to be Distributed in Buenos Aires Province Schools
Pope Leo XIV Set to Obtain New Peruvian Identity Document
“Godfather, we love you! Long live the pope!”: Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian Goddaughter Shares Testimony
Airbus Computer Issue Affects Papal Plane During Trip to Turkey
The Laywoman Whose Mission Helped Lead to the Solemnity of Christ the King
How Should We Approach AI Companionship? CNA Explainer
Pope Leo to Grieving Father: "Death never has the last word"
Many "touched by his smile" When They See His Photo: Vatican Secretary of State on St. Carlo Acutis
Homeless Mother Given "key" to New Apartment by Pope Leo XIV
Catholic Father Murdered While on Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine in Pakistan
World’s Smartest Man Professes Christian Faith on Social Media
Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in India Mourn Crash of Airliner that Killed Hundreds
“More than anything, our people need peace": Cardinal in Myanmar after Earthquake, Highlights Other Needs
“Dangerous for biodiversity”: Faith Leader in Kenya Highlights Environmental Risks as Deep-sea Mining Debate Continues
A faith leader in Kenya has highlighted the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, urging action and prayers to halt the practice even as debates about it continue.
National Youth Conference a “Pentecost” of Unity, Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Deeper Communion with Christ
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the six-day National Youth Conference, which he officially opened on Tuesday, December 9, as a “Pentecost” of unity and urged young Catholics across the East African nation to deepen their communion with Jesus Christ.
Tanzanian Catholic Bishop Appeals for National Unity, Peace, Invokes Intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary
Bishop Wolfgang Pisa of the Catholic Diocese of Lindi in Tanzania has called upon citizens of the East African nation to seek unity and peace through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, urging an end to divisive language following unrest that has persisted since the October 29 elections.
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: "Death is not opposed to life"
Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christ's promise of eternal life during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 10.
Today, December 10, We Celebrate St. Eulalia of Mérida
St. Eulalia descended from one of the most prominent families in Spain in 290 AD. She was educated in the Christian religion and was taught the sentiments of perfect piety. From her infancy she distinguished herself by an admirable sweetness of temper, modesty and devotion.
Human Rights Group Calls for Support of 100 Children Released after Abduction from Catholic Schools in Nigeria
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the release of 100 schoolchildren, who were among the 303 abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State served by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora.
“Moral failure”: Kenyan Catholic Sister Denounces Renewable Energy Transition Benefiting Only the Wealthy
The Executive Director of the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC-FA) has called for a renewable energy transition process that is just and inclusive, noting that a transition that solely favours the wealthy is a “moral failure.”
Devotion to Mary “not an optional addition reserved for some Catholics”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa
The representative of the Holy Father in South Africa has emphasized the centrality of the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to all the baptized.
“You are not alone”: Vatican Secretary of State Assures Victims of Terrorism, Cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
The Vatican Secretary of State has assured victims of terrorism and destructive cyclones in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province that they are not alone in their suffering, conveying the Holy Father’s message of closeness and the solidarity of the Universal Church as communities continue to endure violence, fear, and prolonged displacement.
Pope Leo XIV The Urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.
