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“Faith must be lived within a community”: Bishop to St. Austin’s Parishioners, Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish
In Christmas 2025 Message, Chad’s Catholic Bishops Call for National Reconciliation That “includes healing wounds”
“Our day of glory will come”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Patience, Hope amid Hardships
Let’s “pursue true mission of religion”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Religious Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria
Today, December 15, We Celebrate St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli
Born in Genoa Italy on April 2, 1587, Virginia was raised in an aristocratic family which was nonetheless pious, and from a young age she longed to consecrate herself to God in the religious life. However, she was pressured into an arranged marriage at the age of 15 on account of her social status, and had two daughters.
Abducted Catholic Priest in Custody for Alleged “violent subversive activities against state”: Uganda’s Defence Official
Uganda’s defence authorities have confirmed that Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka whose disappearance earlier this month sparked concern and prayers that the Local Ordinary directed, is in the custody of security forces over alleged criminal activities.
“I’m His clay, He’s the potter”: Life Offered, Love Embraced as First Kenyan Congregation of Jesus Takes Final Vows
Members of the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) were joined by family members and friends of Sr. Clara Jemarice Atieno, Clergy, women and men Religious, and other guests from Kenya and South Sudan on Saturday, December 13, to witness the first Kenyan CJ member make her Perpetual Profession following the November 4 merger of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM/Loreto Sisters) and the Congregatio Jesu (CJ) to assume the identity of Congregatio Jesu (Congregation of Jesus/CJ).
“Pray, speak against this evil”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops Urge Action against Proposed Abortion Law
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC) have called on Catholics and all people of goodwill to pray and speak out against proposed amendments to the country's Medical Services Bill that seeks to broaden and liberalize abortion provisions in the Southern African nation.
Vicar General of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Vicar General of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese, Fr. Vincent Ouma Odundo, as Auxiliary Bishop of the same Metropolitan See.
Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Renewed Fighting in Eastern Congo, Urges Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence and a return to dialogue in line with ongoing peace efforts.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy, Reform as Jubilee of Prisoners Closes Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Today, December 14, We Celebrate St. John of the Cross
Dec. 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila, and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of the Soul.”
Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Renewed Fighting in Eastern Congo, Urges Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV Urges Mercy, Reform as Jubilee of Prisoners Closes Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Pope Leo XIV Warns about Risks to Church When Intelligence Agencies "act for nefarious purposes"
Pope Leo XIV Praises Christian Archaeology, Capable of "bringing to light anonymous holiness"
“Faith must be lived within a community”: Bishop to St. Austin’s Parishioners, Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish
In Christmas 2025 Message, Chad’s Catholic Bishops Call for National Reconciliation That “includes healing wounds”
“Our day of glory will come”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Patience, Hope amid Hardships
Let’s “pursue true mission of religion”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Religious Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria
Today, December 15, We Celebrate St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli
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
At Launch of Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nigerian Diocese, Catholic Bishop Urges “work toward healing, rebuilding”
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intentionally work toward healing, rebuilding, and renewed commitment to the Christian faith as the Diocese marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Surge in Violence in Eastern Equatoria State
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has appealed for peace, dialogue, and reconciliation following a surge in violence across Eastern Equatoria State.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Proposes Creation of Environmental Clubs to Foster “care for our common home”
Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has launched its 2025/2026 Pastoral Year with a call on the Metropolitan See’s pastoral units to establish environmental clubs to promote awareness of the care for the environment.
“The world is watching”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Religious to Guard Their Words, Actions in Digital Era
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) “to be careful” with what they say and do, warning that their words and actions can quickly become public in the age of social media.
Today, December 13, We Celebrate St. Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.
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.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Mourns Victims of Fuel Tanker Explosion, Calls for Prayer, Solidarity
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed “deep sorrow” following the tragic fuel tanker explosion that struck the Likomba neighborhood in Tiko early Friday, December 12, leaving eight people dead and several others injured.
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.
“Persecuted and thriving”: Catholic Priest on Resilience of Christians in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria continue to demonstrate resilience and vitality amid violent assaults by extremist groups such as Boko Haram, a Priest from the West African country has said.
Pope Leo XIV Warns about Risks to Church When Intelligence Agencies "act for nefarious purposes"
In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting their jobs both ethically and morally.
