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Beware of Media’s Potential to Reduce People to “mere commodities for sale”, Pauline Sister in Kenya Cautions
A member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Africa has called for media literacy especially among audiences, warning about the potential of media to “defy” people’s intellect, and to convert human beings into sellable commodities.
“Biggest tragedy”: Nigerian Diplomat on Government’s Take-Over of Catholic Schools
The former Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has blamed the failures in the Nigerian education system to the taking over of Catholic schools and other mission schools in the West African nation.
Presidential Pardon of over 50 Aligns with Jubilee Call: Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Bishops’ President
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has welcomed the presidential pardon granted by Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to 51 individuals serving sentences in prisons across 11 provinces of the country.
Dilemma as Malian Government Plans to Stop Funding Catholic Schools
The Malian government has announced plans to stop subsidizing education in all Catholic Schools in the West African country, a move that has left charities that are currently supporting educational institutions in the country in a dilemma.
"God’s Word walks with us": Pope Francis Presides Over Sunday of the Word of God amid 2025 Jubilee Events at Vatican
“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.
Vatican’s Blessing Guidelines: Global Responses to Fiducia Supplicans a Year Later
One year ago, Pope Francis met with participants of the plenary session of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith following the release of Fiducia Supplicans.
Today January 26 we celebrate Saints Timothy and Titus, close companions of the Apostle Paul
On Jan. 26, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, close companions of the Apostle Paul and bishops of the Catholic Church in its earliest days.
Vatican Global Jubilee Conference Inspiring Catholic Nuns in Africa to “share stories, bring hope, do more”: Testimonies
The global 2025 Jubilee Year conference that the Vatican Dicastery for Communication organized has inspired Catholic Nuns serving in Africa to share experiences of their respective apostolates among the people of God.
Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have become “soft targets” for kidnappers, the Rector of the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul has said, addressing misconceptions that ministers in the Catholic Church lead affluent lifestyles, making them attractive targets for ransom-seeking criminals.
Pope Francis Appoints New Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Algeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon as the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella as Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.
Brazilian Missionary Priest's Concerts in Angola to Raise Funds for Church Construction
A Brazilian missionary Priest and singer is visiting Angola from January 23 to 31 to perform two concerts aimed at raising funds for the construction of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Navigators in the Catholic Diocese of Benguela.
At Vatican Jubilee, Pope Francis Skips Prepared Text for Heart-to-heart with Journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for greater media literacy.
Consecrated Persons in Angola Urged to Renew Missionary Zeal ahead of National Jubilee Celebration
As Angola prepares for its National Jubilee of Consecrated Life, the President of the Conference of Religious Institutes of Angola (CIRA) has called on consecrated men and women in the country to reignite their missionary zeal and reaffirm their commitment to serving the Church and society.
Pope Sees "providential" Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope They Could Celebrate Easter Together in 2025
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Today, January 25, is the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul
The great apostle was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin. He surpassed all his peers in zeal for the Jewish law and their traditions, which he thought to be the cause of God, became one of the most fierce enemies and persecutors of Christians. He was one of the conspirators in the martyrdom of St. Stephen.
Africa Hope of the Church Despite Multiple “distractions”: Signis Africa President on 2025 Jubilee Year Opportunity
Despite the multiple “distractions” that the people of God in Africa grapple with, the Universal Church can still look to the continent for hope, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.
Christian Denominations in Kenya Urged to Embrace Christ-Like Love to Overcome Religious, Ethnic Divisions
To overcome religious and ethnic divisions in Kenya, Christians in the East African country must embrace Christ-like love, a member of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Ecumenical Committee, has said.
South African Bishop Calls for Communion in Christ Devoid of Race, Tribe, Politics for Synodal Church
Bishop Jan De Groef of the Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa has called for a communion that is rooted in Jesus Christ transcending affiliations based on race, tribe, and culture to promote a Synodal Church in the Southern African nation.
2025 Jubilee “a year of great joy and abundant gratitude to God”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Iringa has described the 2025 Jubilee Year of the Church as a year of great joy and abundant appreciation to God.
Pope Francis Tells Journalists to Build Communion, "give reasons for hope"
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,” the pope said.
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