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The National President of Nigeria's National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) Barrister Edward Orgah. Credit ACI Africa

Catholic Lawyers in Nigeria Urged to Reject Bribery, Champion Integrity in Country’s Troubled Judicial System

Amid growing public frustration over corruption in Nigeria’s justice system, the National President of the National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) has called on Catholic legal practitioners in the country to reject bribery in all its forms and lead efforts to restore integrity and transparency in the country’s judiciary.

Today, December 4, We Celebrate St. John of Damascus

Catholics remember and celebrate the life of the great Arab Church Father St. John of Damascus on Dec. 4.

Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: CUEA

African Centre of Theology and Canon Law Conference in Kenya Lauded as “truly an important moment”

Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has lauded the inauguration of the conference of the African Centre of Excellence in Theology and Canon Law (ACETCL), terming the moment as “truly important.”

Fr. Emmanuel Ezema. Credit: Zaria Diocese

Appeal for Prayers as Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Residence in Nigeria Remains Missing

The Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe release” of   Fr. Emmanuel Ezema, who was abducted on Tuesday, December 2.

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National Pilgrimage in Guinea-Bissau Cancelled, Catholic Dioceses Cite Unstable “sociopolitical situation”

The Catholic Dioceses of Bissau and Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau have announced that the traditional National Pilgrimage to Cacheu has been cancelled this year, a decision motivated by the sociopolitical situation in the country.  

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Missionaries, Local Communities in Mozambique Lauded for Sustaining 80-Year-Old Catholic Mission

Bishop Diamantino Guapo Antunes acknowledged of Mozambique's Catholic Diocese of Tete has lauded Missionaries and local community members of Fonte Boa Monte Mission for their tireless commitment to sustaining the Church’s evangelization mission.

A photo display of persecuted Christians in Iraq and Nigeria can be seen at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., until Feb. 8, 2026. / Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA

Nigerian, Iraqi Priests Tell of Aiding Persecuted Christians Seen in Photo Exhibit

A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq.

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“Bring laughter back into our homes,” Kenyan Archbishop Urges Women to Restore Joy in Families

The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has underscored the vital role of joy in family life, urging women to take the lead in restoring laughter back into their homes.

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Christian Entity Calls for Justice for Employee Assaulted by Police in UK while Protesting Atrocities in Sudan

Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organisation, is calling for justice for its employee who was assaulted in Newcastle by the police while protesting against atrocities caused by the ongoing war in Sudan.

Pope Leo XIV interacts with a baby before celebrating Mass in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Powerful Moments from Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip.

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DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops Launch Construction of National Shrine Honoring Blessed Anuarite

The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has announced the construction of a national shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta, a Congolese Sister beatified in August 1985.

Today, December 3, We Celebrate St. Francis Xavier

On Dec. 3, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Francis Xavier, one of the first Jesuits who went on to evangelize vast portions of Asia.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. Credit: The Kukah Centre (TKC)

Nigerian Foundation Defends Catholic Bishop after Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians

The Kukah Centre (TKC) has responded to what it describes as “mischaracterized” reporting on the remarks of its founder, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, regarding the alleged genocide of Christians in the West African nation.

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC). Credit: GCBC

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Reflect on Relationship between Synodality and Renewal during Advent

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have reflected on the relationship between the Advent Season and Synodality, noting that in the country’s context, the Advent resonates deeply with the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: SACBC

Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa: The Church Needs Priests who are “awake” to Needs of the Poor

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has urged members of the Clergy to prioritize the needs of the poor and to listen attentively to the voices of young people, emphasizing that the Church requires Priests who hold the marginalized at heart.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for an estimated 150,000 people at Beirut's Waterfront in Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Marwan Semaan/ACI MENA.

Pope Leo XIV Calls Lebanon to Stand up, Be a Home of Justice and Fraternity

Beirut heard a different kind of voice on Tuesday morning. In a city still marked by the sounds of the 2024 escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, Pope Leo XIV urged Lebanon to rise above violence and division. “Lebanon, stand up. Be a home of justice and fraternity. Be a prophetic sign of peace for the whole of the Levant,” he said at a Mass attended by about 150,000 people at Beirut Waterfront.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Bemoans Bullying on Social Media after Meeting President amid Persecution of Christians

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has lamented what he described as irresponsible and unjust online bullying following his recent visit to President Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu amid heightened kidnappings and other attacks targeting Christians in the West African country.

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan. Credit: Radio Good News 89 FM

South Sudan “a living parable of Christmas”: Catholic Bishop

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has described the world’s youngest nation as “a living parable of Christmas” owing to the country's high poverty levels and divisions that he says continue to suppress hope among the people.