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Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action
Pope Francis Announces 2025 Canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati During Jubilee Celebrations
Don’t “hoard” Faith: Vocations Director in Nigerian Catholic Archdiocese Emphasizes Missionary Lifestyle
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action
Pope Francis Announces 2025 Canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati During Jubilee Celebrations
Don’t “hoard” Faith: Vocations Director in Nigerian Catholic Archdiocese Emphasizes Missionary Lifestyle
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Amid Ghana’s Dwindling Catholic Population, Bishops Want “those experiencing a crisis of faith” Re-evangelized
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are advocating for re-evangelization in the West African nation targeting Catholics going through “crisis of faith” as well as non-Catholic keen “the Gospel message of salvation.”
In New Book on Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year, Kenyan Priests Offer Insights, Guide in “simple yet profound way”
In a newly published book on the upcoming Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, two Kenyan Catholic Priests have offered insights and guidelines to help the people of God across Africa and the world prepare for the yearlong celebrations set to officially begin on Christmas Eve, on December 24, with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary “has achieved remarkable milestones”: Rector on Centenary Celebrations
Since its establishment 100 years ago, Bigard Memorial Major Seminary has played an important role in the training and formation of Catholic Priests involved in Church ministry in Nigeria and beyond, the Rector of the national Major Seminary based in country’s Catholic Diocese of Enugu has told ACI Africa.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November 16 to embrace a ministry that is rooted in “closeness” to the people of God through their availability.
Pope Francis Conveys Closeness to Ukraine in Letter Marking 1,000th Day of War
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the suffering of the people there.
Today, November 19, We Celebrate St. Raphael Kalinowski
Saint Raphael was born in 1835 as Joseph, son of Andrew and Josepha Kalinowski in present day Lithuania. Saint Raphael felt a call to the priesthood early in his life, but decided to complete his education. He studied zoology, chemistry, agriculture, and apiculture at the Institute of Agronomy in Hory Horki, Russia, and at the Academy of Military Engineering in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Nairobi Archbishop Declines Kenyan President’s Millions Donated to Parish, Warns Politicians against “self-promotion”
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has turned down financial donations that the country’s President offered to a Catholic Parish in his Metropolitan See, noting that the Church will not be compromised by offers from politicians, who seek to use church fundraising events for self-gain.
In Inaugural “encounter” with Sudan/South Sudan’s Catholic Bishops, Apostolic Nuncio Explains His “principal function”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has used the occasion of his first official meeting with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) to explain the “principal function” of Holy Father’s representatives to countries of the world.
Pope Francis Announces 2025 Canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati During Jubilee Celebrations
Pope Francis Conveys Closeness to Ukraine in Letter Marking 1,000th Day of War
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism
The Poor "continue to wait" for the Church, Governments to Take Action: Pope Francis
Honoring the "saints next door": Pope Francis Calls for Annual Celebration of Local Holy Men and Women
Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action
Don’t “hoard” Faith: Vocations Director in Nigerian Catholic Archdiocese Emphasizes Missionary Lifestyle
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Amid Ghana’s Dwindling Catholic Population, Bishops Want “those experiencing a crisis of faith” Re-evangelized
In New Book on Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year, Kenyan Priests Offer Insights, Guide in “simple yet profound way”
"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
7 Things to Know about Sister Clare Crockett
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
German Bishops Urge Stability amid Political Turmoil Following Government Collapse
Pope Francis Responds to Critics of His Comments on Women in Belgium
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
World Day of the Poor: Catholic Official in Angola Urges “concrete actions” for the Poor
On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor marked on Sunday, November 17, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called for concrete initiatives in reaching out to the poor in society.
“A life sentence”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Newly Consecrated Bishop for Two Decades in Prison Apostolate
The 23 years that the newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya spent in the prison apostolate in Kenya made him look like he was serving a life-long sentence, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has observed.
U.S. President-elect, Trump, Picks Several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe
The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president made more than a dozen announcements within 10 days of his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Newly Consecrated Bishop of Kenya’s Embu Diocese Calls for Strengthened Family Values and Support of Vocations
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has sent a message to Kenyan families, calling for strengthened bonds and an atmosphere where vocations are nurtured.
What Catholic Bishops in Ghana are Proposing to Address Illegal Mining in Call “to a vocation of ecological citizenship”
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have continued their September 11 call for synergy in the fight against illegal mining in the country. In a collective statement, they are appealing to the variety of stakeholders in the fight against illegal mining to play their respective roles to end the vice that is commonly referred to as Galamsey.
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism.
Day after Bishops’ Fiery Statement, President of Kenya Says University Funding Model Issues “will soon be resolved”
The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto , has expressed optimism that issues surrounding the highly contested New Higher Education Funding Model will be resolved.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose was born into a family with wealth and political connections August 29, 1769 in Grenoble, France. Her father, Pierre Francois Duchesne, was a lawyer, businessman, and prominent civic leader in Grenoble, while her mother, Rose Perier, was a member of a leading family from the Dauphine region.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul
Saint Peter’s Basilica was originally built in 323 by the emperor Constantine. The basilica was constructed over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, the Church’s first Pope.
“Words seem inadequate”: Nigerian Catholic Nun on Winning $1.2 Million Opus Prize
Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) in Abuja, Nigeria, has been named the laureate of the 2024 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million award recognizing transformative humanitarian work.
