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Kenyan Bishop Lauds Catholic Schools for “culture of dialogue” Amid Rising Student Unrest
Today, May 16, We Celebrate St. Simon Stock
“A special time of renewal”: Franciscan Sisters in Nigeria Reflect on Jubilee of St. Francis
Angola’s Catholic Communicators Open National Media Week with Warning on AI’s Threat to Human Dignity
Nigeria’s COMWEEK 2026: Catholic Bishop Warns Against Reducing Victims of Violence to “numbers”
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has called on citizens to protect human dignity, defend justice, and engage in “sincere dialogue” amid conflict and deepening divisions in the West African nation.
“Heartbreaking”: Johannesburg Catholic Priest Laments Desecration of Historic Parish Church
The Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has described as “heartbreaking” the desecration and vandalism of the parish church following an incident ahead of the midday Eucharistic celebration on Thursday, May 14.
Retired Archbishop of Kananga in DR Congo Dies at 95, Remembered as “a man of faith, wisdom, and peace”
The late Archbishop Emeritus of Kananga Catholic Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Archbishop Godefroid Mukeng’a Kalond, has been remembered for his decades-long pastoral ministry, commitment to peace, and dedicated service to the Church.
“Our Constitution is more than a legal instrument”: Zimbabwe Bishops Warn Proposed Amendments Threaten Democracy
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have opposed key provisions in Zimbabwe’s proposed Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill of 2026, warning that the changes threaten democratic participation, institutional independence, and constitutional safeguards against abuse of power.
Ghana Catholic Secretariat Urges Reading of Eighth Commandment “in light of new technologies” Amid Rise of Deepfakes
The National Catholic Secretariat (NCS) of Ghana has called for a renewed reading of the Eighth Commandment in response to the growing threat of deepfakes, cyberbullying, and digital identity abuse ahead of the 60th World Communications Day (WCD) to be marked on Sunday, May 17.
Nigeria’s Economic Hardship Fuelling Family Breakdown, Catholic Bishop Warns
Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has warned that worsening economic hardship in the West African nation is contributing to rising divorce rates and family instability, with serious consequences for both the Church and society.
“Stand firm, always rejoice”: Catholic Bishops of DR Congo’s Kinshasa Province Urge Hope amid Crises
Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have urged Christians to remain steadfast in faith and hope amid worsening social and security challenges affecting the country.
Pope Leo XIV Greets Young People Who Fled War-torn Gaza and Will Continue Their Studies in Rome
Through a special program sponsored by the Diocese of Rome, Sapienza University and the Sant'Egidio Community, 72 young people from Gaza will be able to continue studies cut short by the war.
Pope Leo XIV Greets Young People Who Fled War-torn Gaza and Will Continue Their Studies in Rome
The Catholic Church's Response to Artificial Intelligence — So Far
Pope Leo XIV Warns Students Against the "great lie" Fueling Youth Anxiety
Pope Leo XIV Prays Where St. John Paul II Was Shot on Feast of Our Lady of Fátima
Vatican Urges Religious Leaders Not to be "complicit through silence or fear" Amid Division
Kenyan Bishop Lauds Catholic Schools for “culture of dialogue” Amid Rising Student Unrest
Today, May 16, We Celebrate St. Simon Stock
“A special time of renewal”: Franciscan Sisters in Nigeria Reflect on Jubilee of St. Francis
Angola’s Catholic Communicators Open National Media Week with Warning on AI’s Threat to Human Dignity
Nigeria’s COMWEEK 2026: Catholic Bishop Warns Against Reducing Victims of Violence to “numbers”
Pope Leo XIV’s Pro-life and Pro-family Legacy as Bishop in Peru Remembered
Vatican Secretary of State, U.S. State Secretary Discuss Situation in Venezuela
A Special Prayer to Conclude 2025 and Begin 2026
World’s Tallest Our Lady of Fátima Monument Inaugurated in Brazil
Pope Leo XIV Receives Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez
Thousands of Pilgrims Gather at Fátima to Commemorate the Apparitions of Our Lady
Pope Leo XIV Expected to Visit France in Late September, Bishops Announce
Vatican Confirms Official Itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Spain
Pope Leo XIV at Monaco Stadium Mass: Wars are "the result of the idolatry of power and money"
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV's one-day trip to Monaco
Asian Catholics Begin Spiritual, Logistical Preparations for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
New EWTN+ Podcast "Catholics & Cappuccinos" Aims to Show “being a Catholic can mean great joy”
EWTN Launches Unified Catholic News Brand: CNA and ACI Group Become EWTN News
Homeless Mother Given "key" to New Apartment by Pope Leo XIV
Catholic Father Murdered While on Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine in Pakistan
The Catholic Church's Response to Artificial Intelligence — So Far
As anticipation builds for Pope Leo XIV's first papal encyclical, recent teachings reveal the contours of a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence.
“Church doesn’t abandon any of its faithful”: Vatican Official Reaffirms Holy See’s Closeness to Cape Verde Communities
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations has underscored the Catholic Church’s commitment to remain close to every community in Cape Verde, saying no one is excluded from the Church’s pastoral care and presence.
“I want to be a servant to the end”: Newly Appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Abidjan Pledges Humble Service
The newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast has pledged a life of humble service to the Church, describing his May 13 appointment as a call to serve “in the image of Christ.”
Today, May 15, We Celebrate St. Isidore
Isidore was born in 1070 in Madrid, Spain. His family was poor, and he labored as a farmer on the land owned by a rich man named John de Vergas.
At Farewell Meeting, Kenya’s President Commends Outgoing Nuncio for Strengthening Holy See Relations
Kenyan President William Samoie Ruto has lauded the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya for his role in strengthening relations between the East African nation and the Holy See.
“We are the Church”: Bishop-elect in Namibia Calls for Shared Responsibility, Local Ownership of Faith
The Bishop-elect of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu in Namibia has described his Episcopal appointment on May 11 as a call to deeper service, responsibility, and accountability to the people of God.
Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops Condemn Attacks on Christians in Cabo Delgado, Call for Peace
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have condemned attacks against Christian communities in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado Province, describing the destruction and desecration of churches as “an open wound in the heart of the people” and a violation of human dignity and religious freedom.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Bishop for Equatorial Guinea’s Bata Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Tomasz Grysa, a native of Poland, as his new representative in Uganda and transferred Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee from Equatorial Guinea’s Catholic Diocese of Ebebiyin to the Bata Catholic Diocese in the Central African nation.
“We must build a legacy of integrity”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop Warns Against Culture of “tokenism”
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has warned against what he described as a growing culture of “tokenism” in the country, cautioning that the expectation of favours and handouts is undermining leadership, public service, and the common good.
Attacks on Migrants in South Africa “a delicate reality”: IMBISA Official
The head of Media and Communications at the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has condemned acts of xenophobia against migrants in South Africa, describing the situation as “a delicate reality” affecting governments, communities, and ordinary citizens alike.
