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Today, February 16, we celebrate St. Onesimus
St. Onesimus was a slave to Philemon, an influential man who had been converted by St. Paul. Onesimus offended Philemon and fled in order to escape any sort of retribution. He then met St. Paul while Paul was in a Roman prison. Shortly after, Onesimus was baptized.
God Didn’t “create us just to suffer”: Catholic Archbishop on Nigeria’s Bad Economy, Calls for “divine intervention”
The economic situation in the West African nation of Nigeria “seems hopeless”, Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has said.
“We’re prepared at borders”: Angola’s Catholic Church Ready to Welcome DR Congo Refugees Fleeing Violence
The Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) in Angola has said the Southern African nation is ready to welcome refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who are fleeing the latest cycle of violence in the Central African nation.
Women Religious Recognized as Christ’s “foot soldiers” in Zimbabwe for Sacrifice, Dedication to Pastoral Activities
Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe has lauded women Religious in the Southern African country for their sacrifice and commitment to implementing the activities of the Church despite their limited resources.
In Zambia, Climate Change “no longer distant threat”, Catholic Bishops’ Entity Warns, Urges “environmental stewardship”
The people of God in the Southern African nation of Zambia are “firsthand” experiencing the negative effects of climate change, the Communications Director at the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has said.
Today, February 15, We Celebrate St. Claude de la Colombière
On Feb. 15 the Catholic Church honors Saint Claude la Colombiere, the 17th century French Jesuit who authenticated and wrote about Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque's visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Amid Abrupt U.S. Funding Cuts, Official of Bishops’ Entity in Angola Urges Africa’s Leaders to “find solutions together”
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is urging Africa’s leaders to find a common strategy in addressing challenges following the U.S. government’s abrupt funding cuts.
AU Commission Elections 2025: Catholic Activists Want Pro-Life Candidate Elected to Safeguard African Values
The African branch of the international Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is urging African leaders to elect a pro-life candidate as new Chair of the African Union Commission (AUC) in the election scheduled for Saturday, February 15.
"It was a miracle that more newborns didn't die": Goma Catholic Bishop on Violence in Eastern DR Congo
The crisis in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen. March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, the main armed organisation among the hundred rebel groups active in the region, are advancing towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu.
Valentine’s Day 2025: A Kenyan Priest’s Prayer for Young Catholics Discerning Marriage
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, has been said to be a long day not only for someone who has not found their ideal wife or husband, but also for those in difficult relationships and marriages.
St. Valentine, Patron Saint of Lovers: February 14
While the love of God reigns in the hearts of All Saints, one has the joy of being the Patron Saint of lovers: St. Valentine.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Meet Rebel Group to Push for Peace amid Political Opposition
A delegation of members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have met with Corneille Nangaa the Alliance Fleuve Congo party (AFC/M23), a coalition of rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to discuss their initiative for a “social pact for peace and harmonious coexistence in the DRC and the Great Lakes region.”
Church in Burkina Faso Upbeat about Planned Visit of Vatican Secretary of State
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso has lauded the four-day planned visit Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, describing it as a great measure of friendship and fraternity.
World Radio Day 2025: Director of Catholic Bishops’ Radio in Kenya Urges Media to Prioritize Climate Change
The director of Radio Waumini, established by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), has challenged media outlets invest more resources on climate change content.
Episcopal Consecration of Apostolic Vicar for Ethiopia’s Awasa Vicariate “auspicious, reason for our joy”: Predecessor
The Episcopal Consecration of the new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia was an “auspicious” event worth celebrating with joy, the former Apostolic Administrator of the Horn of Africa Vicariate has said.
Catholic Communicators in Kenya Trained on Good Governance in the Wake of Political Unrests
Catholic communicators from various Dioceses in Kenya have completed a training that was designed to equip them with skills to articulate governance issues.
New Film on Carlo Acutis to be Released on His Canonization Date
The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27.
Today, February 13, we celebrate St. Catherine de Ricci
The Ricci are an ancient family in Tuscany. Catherine was born at Florence in 1522, and called at her baptism Alexandrina, but she took the name of Catherine at her religious profession.
Hope on Empty Stomachs? Catholic Bishops in Nigeria on Challenges of Lifting People’s Spirits amid Food Shortage
It is becoming challenging for the Church in Nigeria to sustain the message of hope among the people, who are starving, Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have said, and called on leaders in the West African country to find strategies to feed the people.
Church in Burkina Faso Thrown into Mourning as Two Catechists Violently Killed While Returning from Training
The Catholic Diocese of Dédougou in Burkina Faso is mourning the death of two Catechists, who were violently attacked while returning from a training on January 25.
