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Uganda Martyrs Day Marks Triumph of Faith over Fear, not Time to Mourn: Archbishop

Jun 4, 2024

The Uganda Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage celebrated annually on June 3 is not a moment to mourn the Martyrs the Catholic Archbishop of Kampala has said, saying that the day should ignite memories of “triumph of faith over fear”.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu Archdiocese during the pioneer Deanery Family Day at Our Lady of the Assumption Barkorwa Parish of his Metropolitan See on 1 June 2024. Credit: ACI Africa

Ahead of Centenary Celebrations Launch of Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Emphasizes Christian “saltness”

Jun 4, 2024

The people of God in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu are being called upon to reflect on their Christian “saltness” ahead of the launch of the centenary celebrations since the Kenyan Metropolitan See was created.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on May 8, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Go ahead with your vocation": Pope Francis Tells Gay Man Rejected from Seminary

Jun 4, 2024

According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the pope responded to an email from Lorenzo Michele Noè Caruso, telling him to “go ahead” with his vocation.

Bishop António Lungieki Pedro Bengui. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Godparents to Always Accompany New Church Members

Jun 4, 2024

A Catholic Bishop in Angola has called on godparents to ensure that the catechumens they sponsor “continue to profess faith in God” after receiving the sacraments of the Church.

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Catholic Archbishop Recounts Stories of Ugandan Martyrs “who abandoned the way of idolatry”

Jun 3, 2024

Archbishop-elect Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the story of the Ugandan Martyrs as that of “those who abandoned the way of idolatry.”

Uganda Martyrs Invite us to be Witnesses of Christ: Apostolic Nuncio

Jun 3, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in Uganda has described the solemnity of the Ugandan martyrs marked on June 3 annually as “a special moment of faith and grace”, noting that the martyrs invite the people of God to be witnesses of Christ in their lives.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops Laud South Africa's “overwhelmingly” Free and Fair Polls

Jun 3, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded South Africa for conducting free and fair elections despite experiencing “minor issues” during the voting process.

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 28, 2022. | Vatican Media.

“May the weapons be silenced”: Pope Francis in Renewed Appeal for Peace in Sudan

Jun 3, 2024

Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sudan, calling on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to lay down their weapons and stop fighting. 

In 2023, over half a million migrants headed toward the United States crossed the Darien Gap, the inhospitable jungle region between Colombia and Panama. / Credit: Gonzalo Bell/Shutterstock

Pope Francis’ Message for Migrants and Refugees

Jun 3, 2024

The Holy See Press Office released today Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

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Uganda Martyrs Day: President Urges Christians to Lead by Example in Fostering Peace

Jun 3, 2024

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has urged believers gathered at the Namugongo Shrine for this year’s Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage to be at the forefront in fostering peace in the East African region.

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, executive secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Churches in Angola Urged to Create Spaces to Welcome Victims of “political conflicts”

Jun 2, 2024

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 on churches to “create spaces” for those affected by “political conflict” in the country.

Bishop Thomas John Kiangio of the Catholic Diocese of Tanga in Tanzania, Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Tells Parents Not to Hinder Children Pursuing their Vocations

Jun 2, 2024

Bishop Thomas John Kiangio of the Catholic Diocese of Tanga in Tanzania has urged parents not to stand in the way of their children’s vocations.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga. Credit: Bangui Archdiocese

Security in CAR has Improved, Cardinal Says, Calls for Just Distribution of Country’s Wealth

Jun 2, 2024

The security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has improved and since the arrival of  the Wagner Group from Russia, violence has “drastically decreased”, the Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese has said.    

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus Offers Himself for the world

Jun 2, 2024

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others.

This year Pope Francis did not walk in the Eucharistic procession, but joined at the end for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to offer the Eucharistic blessing. / Credit: Elizabeth Alva/EWTN News

Pope Francis Joins in Corpus Christi Celebration in Rome for First Time in Years

Jun 2, 2024

Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Sunday in the culmination of a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Rome.

Fr. Andrew Campbell with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Missionary Priest Working with Lepers in Ghana Elated at Meeting Pope Francis

Jun 1, 2024

Fr. Andrew Campbell who is famed for his work with vulnerable people, especially the lepers in Ghana has described his May 27 private audience with Pope Francis as a moment he “will never forget” likening the encounter to a meeting with a “saint.”    

Archbishop Francisco Chimoio. Credit: Maputo Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Calls on Christians to Show Love for Country in Elections

Jun 1, 2024

The Archbishop emeritus of Maputo Archdiocese in Mozambique has called on Christians in the country to show their love for the country by turning up for the country’s general elections slated for October 9.

The Bishops of Cape Verde’s the Catholic Dioceses of Santiago and Mindelo during the May 28-29 meeting. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mindelo

Cape Verde’s Two Dioceses Chart Way for Future Collaboration at Inaugural Meeting

Jun 1, 2024

The Bishops of Cape Verde’s Catholic Dioceses of Santiago and Mindelo who meet at the same Episcopal conference with their peers from Mauritania, Guinea Bissau and Senegal are looking into ways in which they can collaborate to address problems that are specific to their country.

Members of ACLI (Italian Christian Workers' Associations) hold a sign with the word "peace" in Italian, in St. Peter's Square on June 1, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Building Peace Requires "taking a risk"

Jun 1, 2024

Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said at the Vatican, as conflicts continue to rage around the world.

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Seeing the Eucharist through the Eyes of 10 Saints

Jun 1, 2024

Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.