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Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process
Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time.
“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ
The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.
In Sports Initiative, Caritas Rwanda Targets Fathers on “positive parenting, crucial role” in Children Maturity
Caritas Rwanda has reached out to fathers in a football match initiative aimed fostering “positive parenting” in the landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge.
Today, March 22, We Celebrate St. Lea
March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered consecrated life, and attained great holiness through asceticism and prayer.
South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day.
Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”
Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Celebrates Fathers Embracing Responsibilities amid Difficult Times
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has lauded fathers who persevere through hardships to nurture loving and well-cared for families.
Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties
The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).
Caritas Zambia Opposes Proposal to Amend Constitution Months to General Elections
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to postpone amendments to its Constitution until after the country’s general elections slated for 2026.
Today, March 21, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Flue
Today, the universal church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas of Flue. During his lifetime, the Swiss saint had 10 children, became a hermit and later prevented a civil war.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”
The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.
Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions
The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.
Ongoing National Solidarity Week in Angola Fostering “love, compassion, hope”: Caritas Official
The ongoing National Solidarity Week in Angola is fostering love, compassion, and hope through various charitable initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, the National Secretary of Caritas Angola has said.
South African Priest Urges Trump to Reconsider Funding Cuts, Show Mercy to Women and Children in Gaza
The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called on United States President Donald Trump to show mercy and compassion toward vulnerable groups especially in Africa and the Middle East who stand to bear the greatest brunt of U.S. funding cuts.
Today, March 20, We Celebrate St. Herbert
Not much is known about the life of St. Herbert, other than he was a Hermit of England and a good friend of St. Cuthbert.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “concerned about loudspeaker donations”, Maintain Stance against Church Grants “for publicity”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have maintained their harsh stance against Church donations, noting that the Catholic Church will not accept money that individuals dish out for publicity.
Let’s Listen to Jesus for “true transformation”: Catholic Bishop in Zambia at 120th Anniversary of Parish
Paying keen attention what Jesus Christ teaches has the benefit of facilitating “true transformation” and a lifestyle pleasing to God, Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Monze has said.
Religious Leaders Ready to “facilitate meaningful dialogue” to End Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Catholic Archbishop
Religious leaders in Cameroon's English-speaking regions have expressed their readiness to facilitate dialogue between the government and separatists to resolve the protracted Anglophone crisis.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Christians to Live Their Faith, Calls for Commitment to National Progress
The President of the Episcopal Commission for Culture and Social Communication of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has called on Christians in Angola to contribute to the nation’s progress, lamenting the country’s stagnation due to a lack of consistency in faith-based values.
“We are partners, not competitors”: Zambia’s President Lauds Government’s Collaboration with Catholic Church in Service
Zambia's President, Hakainde Hichilema, has praised the longstanding partnership between the Catholic Church and his government, emphasizing that the two institutions are collaborators rather than competitors.
