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Catholic Priest Abducted from Owerri in Nigeria Regains Freedom, Chancellor Appreciates “fraternal solidarity, prayers”
Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed.
Caritas Day 2025 in Angola: Catholic Bishop Urges Active Participation in Caritas’ Mission of Charity
The President of Caritas Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to practice charity through concrete actions.
Today, March 29, We Celebrate St. Joseph of Arimathea
St. Joseph of Arimathea is a disciple of Jesus Christ who is mentioned in each account of the Passion narrative. After the Passion of the Lord, Joseph, a member of the Jewish council went to Pilate and asked for possession of the body of Jesus. After receiving this permission, Joseph had Jesus laid in a nearby tomb.
South Sudan’s Faith Leaders Meet President for Prayers amid Brewing Conflict, Advisories to Non-Locals
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has held a meeting with faith leaders in the East-Central African nation to re-affirm his commitment to restoring peace in the country that is facing renewed conflict with the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar.
At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the Lord in His service, the homilist at his burial has said.
Catholic Men in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese Lauded for “essential role as leaders, advocates for change”
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has praised Catholic men in the Archdiocese of Freetown for their vital role as leaders and agents of change, recognizing their ability to contribute to both spiritual growth and socio-economic development.
Saint of the day: Today, March 28, We Celebrate St. Sixtus III, Pope
Not much is known about the history and youth of St. Sixtus, but we do know that he was born in Rome, Italy and ascended to the papacy in 432.
Ethiopia “could be engulfed in a very bloody confrontation”: Catholic Bishop on Brewing Tension in Tigray Region
Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat which covers the Tigray region in Ethiopia’s northernmost territory is warning of “a very bloody confrontation” that might involve Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Reflecting on 10 Years of Laudato Si: Uganda’s Kampala Catholic Archdiocese, Partners Plan Workshop
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is organizing a workshop to examine the milestones the Archdiocese has achieved since the unveiling of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, about 10 years ago.
Jesuit Entity Recounts Impact of Addressing Gender Inequality, Nurturing Female Leaders at Kenyan Refugee Camp
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) with the mission to accompany, serve, and engage in advocacy “on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons” is addressing the challenge of inequality and nurturing female leaders at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya.
Mother Angelica’s Work Still Bringing Inspiration, Conversion, Nine Years after Death
The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on.
Charity Foundation Supports Training of Priests in Sierra Leone in Trauma Healing Post War
Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is supporting the Church in Sierra Leone to help the people face the trauma experienced in the country’s 11-year civil war that ended in 2002.
Saint of the day: Today, March 27, We Celebrate St. Rupert
On March 27 the Catholic Church remembers the monk and bishop Saint Rupert, whose missionary labors built up the Church in two of its historic strongholds, Austria and Bavaria.
South Sudan: Amid "rising tensions", Reports of First Vice President's Arrest, Bishop Directs Daily Prayers for Peace
Amid testimonies of “rising tension” in South Sudan and reports of the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, a Catholic Bishop in the world’s youngest country has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to participate in daily prayers for peace.
Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Suspends “all forms of worship” for Chapel after Desecrators Steal Blessed Sacrament
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has directed that St. Augustine Famkeu Chapel of the Diocese remains closed after the chapel was desecrated, with the robbers making away with a Ciborium containing consecrated hosts and other items.
Ongoing Jubilee Year Reminder of Our Freedom from “meaningful relationship with God”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
Participants in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year have the possibility of coming to terms with the fact that they are free based on their communion with their Creator and Savior under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Masilo John Selemela has said.
Workshops for Nairobi-based Clergy, Religious among Initiatives for “spiritual journey of the Jubilee”: Local Ordinary
Plans are underway for training sessions targeting the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) as part of the “spiritual journey” of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Metropolitan See has said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Recall Late Irish Spiritan Priest as “effective” Administrator, “good disciplinarian”
Two Kenyan Catholic Bishops, who interacted with late Fr. Paddy Roe during their time in the Minor Seminary have eulogized him as an “effective” administrator, who had the best interests of students at heart.
Cardinal in South Sudan Solicits Support to Furnish Auxiliary Bishop’s Residence
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla is soliciting support towards the furnishing of the residence of his Auxiliary, Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale.
EWTN News Service in Middle East, Northern Africa Marks Three Years of Amplifying Voices of Christians, Trusted Source
A service of EWTN News, ACI MENA was established in 2022 and currently operates from the Catholic University in Erbil, a city in northern Iraq.
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