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Passing On of Former Nigerian President at London Hospital Part of “tide of medical tourism”: Catholic Archbishop
The passing on of the immediate former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, at a London health facility in the United Kingdom (UK) is part of the “tide of medical tourism” in the West African nation, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the country’s Lagos Catholic Archdiocese has lamented.
Ahead of First-Ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa, Board Approves Theme, Subthemes for 2026 Rwanda Event
The Board of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS, has approved the theme and seven subthemes to guide the planned 2026 SIGNIS World Congress in Rwanda, the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Call for “unified voice” in Confronting Violent Conflicts
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have called for a “united voice” in confronting the ongoing challenges that the Horn of Africa nation faces, especially persistent violent conflicts.
Pope Leo XIV Cheers on Charity Soccer Match for Children from War Zones
Pope Leo XIV encouraged encounter and unity in a message to the players and spectators of a soccer game to support sick and injured children from war zones.
Charity Pledges Continued Support in Forming Future Priests in Nigeria amid Rise in Vocations
Catholic charity and Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has expressed a commitment to continue supporting the formation of future Priests in Nigeria where the foundation has observed an exponential growth in vocations.
Irish Team Begins Search for Children's Remains at Former Home for Unwed Mothers
A team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and forensic scientists have begun excavating an old septic tank this week at the former St. Mary's Mother and Baby Home run by the Bon Secours Sisters
Today, July 16, We Celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On July 16 the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
“Crucial bridges between nations”: Catholic Bishop Hails Workers at Sea, Calls for Justice for Seafarers in Kenya
The Chairman of the Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Seafarers at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called on the Kenya Maritime Authority to ensure that seafarers and fishers in Kenya are treated with the dignity they deserve.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Senegal Urged to Embrace Missionary Zeal in Episcopal Ministry
Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye has called upon the new Bishop of Senegal’s Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis Du Sénégal to demonstrate passionate commitment to spreading the Gospel in his Episcopal Ministry.
Pope Leo XIV: God’s Love is So Great that Jesus Does Not Keep Even His Mother for Himself
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where he is on vacation.
Former Nigeria President Buhari “opened doors” for Church to Denounce Rise in Christian Persecution: Catholic Official
The immediate former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, always gave members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) a platform to air out their frustrations over heightened persecution of Christians in the West African country, the Secretary General of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has said.
Today, July 15, We Celebrate St. Bonaventure
Today, July 15, marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called “The Seraphic Doctor” of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for his leadership of the Franciscans and his great intellectual contributions to theology and philosophy.
Abducted Seminarians’ Parents in Nigeria Cautioned against “fear, threats, intimidation”
Families of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi during the July 10 attack that claimed the life of Christopher Aweneghieme, a security guard at the Seminary, have been urged to remain steadfast in faith.
Suspension of South Africa’s Police Minister Linked to Criminal Gangs “step in the right direction”: Cardinal
The leadership of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded President Cyril Ramaphosa for suspending the country’s Police Minister accused for having links with criminal gangs.
Mozambique’s First Women’s Congregation Braving the Wild to Care for Over a Million Displaced by Terrorists
Members of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God (SMIC), reportedly the first female Congregation in Mozambique, are risking their lives to care for hundreds of thousands victims of religious extremism uprooted from their homes in the Northern regions of the Southern African country.
At Pilgrimage in Zambia, Catholic Media Practitioners Challenged to “be communicators of hope”
Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of the Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia has challenged Catholic media practitioners to keep in mind their professional calling to be instruments of hope for the good of the people of God consuming their content.
Rome Readies for Youth Jubilee, Official Says “young people will never experience this in their lives again"
“Young people will never experience this in their lives again. I’m sure of it. In practice, it will be like a World Youth Day,” Father Alfredo Tedesco explained.
Catholics in Angola Urged to Foster St. Benedict’s Motto, “pray and work”
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has highlighted the motto of St. Benedict, “Ora et labora” (pray and work), as vitally important in the life of the people of God.
Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons in South Africa Cautioned against Clericalism, Urged to Foster “synodal” Priesthood
Candidates for Holy Orders, coming from among the people of God and sent back to the people of God to serve them, must steer off clericalism, the tendency, on the part of the Clergy, to emphasize authority and influence to the detriment of the Laity, Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill has said.
Shun Partisan Politics, Be “light” amid Crisis: Spiritan Bishop in Angola to Confreres at Priestly Ordination
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has urged two members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) he ordained Priests to shun partisan politics.
