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Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Surge in Violence in Eastern Equatoria State
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has appealed for peace, dialogue, and reconciliation following a surge in violence across Eastern Equatoria State.
Today, December 13, We Celebrate St. Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.
National Youth Conference a “Pentecost” of Unity, Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Deeper Communion with Christ
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the six-day National Youth Conference, which he officially opened on Tuesday, December 9, as a “Pentecost” of unity and urged young Catholics across the East African nation to deepen their communion with Jesus Christ.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Mourns Victims of Fuel Tanker Explosion, Calls for Prayer, Solidarity
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed “deep sorrow” following the tragic fuel tanker explosion that struck the Likomba neighborhood in Tiko early Friday, December 12, leaving eight people dead and several others injured.
Tanzanian Catholic Bishop Appeals for National Unity, Peace, Invokes Intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary
Bishop Wolfgang Pisa of the Catholic Diocese of Lindi in Tanzania has called upon citizens of the East African nation to seek unity and peace through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, urging an end to divisive language following unrest that has persisted since the October 29 elections.
“Persecuted and thriving”: Catholic Priest on Resilience of Christians in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria continue to demonstrate resilience and vitality amid violent assaults by extremist groups such as Boko Haram, a Priest from the West African country has said.
At Launch of Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nigerian Diocese, Catholic Bishop Urges “work toward healing, rebuilding”
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intentionally work toward healing, rebuilding, and renewed commitment to the Christian faith as the Diocese marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Proposes Creation of Environmental Clubs to Foster “care for our common home”
Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has launched its 2025/2026 Pastoral Year with a call on the Metropolitan See’s pastoral units to establish environmental clubs to promote awareness of the care for the environment.
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds Missionaries for Laying Strong Foundation of Faith in Umuahia Diocese
The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has lauded the evangelization efforts of the missionaries who laid the strong foundation upon which the faith of the people of God in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia continues to thrive.
Today, December 12, We Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven" appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a poor Indian from Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City. She identified herself as the Mother of the True God and instructed him to have the bishop build a church on the site. As a sign for the bishop, she left an image of herself imprinted miraculously on his tilma, a poor quality cactus-cloth. The tilma should have deteriorated within 20 years but shows no sign of decay after over 470 years. To this day it defies all scientific explanations of its origin.
Pauline Sisters in Africa Move to Nurture Love for Reading in Groundbreaking Children’s Literary Event
Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Africa are organizing their first-ever children’s literary event as they seek to nurture knowledge and foster a love for reading among children.
Nigeria’s President Commends Security Agencies after Rescue of 100 Students Abducted from Catholic School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has commended the country’s security agencies for the rescue of 100 children of the 303 individuals who were abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all kidnapped persons across the country.
Faith Actors in Africa Urged to Champion Alignment of “spiritual values with scientific solutions” Towards Clean Energy
Faith actors in Africa have been challenged to use their voices to champion aligning “spiritual values with scientific solutions” to safeguard the future of clean energy on the world’s second-largest continent.
Golden Jubilee Year in Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launched With Call to Harness Digital Evangelization
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong has urged the faithful under his pastoral care to harness the available modern tools of communication to evangelize and reach more people who may not be accessible through traditional evangelization methods with the Gospel message.
Malawi’s PMS Director Says Vatican Appointment as National Delegate for World Children’s Day 2026 is “good news”
The National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Malawi has welcomed his Vatican appointment as the National Delegate for World Children’s Day (WCD) 2026, noting that his nomination is good news for the Church in the Southern African nation, especially for children.
Kenyan Catholics Urged to Bring Hope through Responsibility and Dependability at Closing Jubilee Year Mass
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has called on Kenyans to be “pilgrims of hope” through responsibility and dependability in their families, villages, Small Christian Communities (SCCs), and the wider Church. In his Wednesday, December 10 homily at the closing of the Misikhu Deanery Church’s Jubilee year celebrations, Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya noted that true Christian hope is made visible through action despite the challenges. “We should be people who are responsible in our work.We must carry out our responsibility if you want to be a person who brings hope to others.That you fulfill your work without thinking that there is something else that will make you fail to work. Sometimes there is hunger, or other challenges, even if people are not good, you fulfil your work,” Bishop Kadima said at the closing Jubilee Year mass, which was held at Misikhu Parish in his Episcopal see. “That is hope: do your work without complaining that you are tired, it is far, you have not eaten, people are difficult,” he added. Bishop Kadima urged the faithful to entrust their struggles, including sickness and other difficulties, to God, assuring them that “He is there all the time.” The Bishop encouraged Kenyans to be fully present in their duties for hope to take root, saying, “ Be there at your work, at your duty, at your responsibility.” He noted that challenges are normal in life, urging people to embrace them at all times because “There is no place where everything is perfect.” “There will be no day when you will not be sick, or you will not be discouraged, or you will have everything. Continue working hard; do not lose the desire to work. That is what brings hope,” he said. Bishop Kadima also emphasized dependability as a key pillar of hope in the Christian community, urging the faithful to support one another consistently, both in good and bad times. “Carry the burdens of others; be there to carry your brother’s or sister’s load; that is what brings hope. Be a dependable person. There are people you live with who, when you lose your job, disappear,” he said. The Catholic Bishop cautioned against behaviors that undermine hope and trust, calling on the people of God to remain true to one another in all circumstances. “Be a person who can be relied on in good and in bad. Continue carrying the burden so that friendship does not end because there is no payment. We should not be calculating people. Be depended on at all times, people who can be trusted, who can be relied on. Some people have too much lying, too much gossip, quarrels, you cannot be relied on. You destroy hope,” he said.
Today, December 11, We Celebrate Pope St. Damasus
Saint Damasus was born in Rome at the beginning of the fourth century. His father, a widower, had received Holy Orders there and served as parish priest in the church of St. Laurence.
“I am deeply sorry”: Bishop Kukah Says amid Criticism of Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed regret that his position on the anguish of Christians in the West African nation has been misinterpreted.
Where Hope Refuses to Die: Spiritan Leaders Encounter Resilience and Faith in South Sudan Canonical Visit
Leaders of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) have witnessed firsthand a community defined not by conflict and hardship, but by remarkable resilience, unwavering faith, and an enduring hope for a better future during their just concluded canonical visit to South Sudan.
Members of Mariannhill, Precious Blood Urged to Press On with Beatification of Founder Celebrated for African Legacy
Members of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) and the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) have been urged to press on with the Beatification process of their founder, Abbot Franz Pfanner, who left a lasting legacy in Southern Africa.
