Africa

Faith Amidst the Ashes: Bishop of Ogoja Comforts Community After Arson Attack
IRRUAN, Nigeria – In a poignant display of pastoral solidarity, Bishop Donatus Edet Akpan of Ogoja visited the devastated community

A New Shepherd for Agboville: Pope Leo XIV Appoints Mons. Assandé Darius Ekou
AGBOVILLE, Ivory Coast – In a significant moment for the Catholic Church in Ivory Coast, Pope Leo XIV has appointed

A Pilgrimage of Hope: Pope Leo XIV to Embark on Historic 11-Day Journey Across Africa
VATICAN CITY – In a move that underscores the growing importance of the African continent to the global Church, the

A Providential Convergence: Archbishop Kaigama Calls for Unity as Lent and Ramadan Overlap
ABUJA, Nigeria – In a year marked by a rare and significant spiritual convergence, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the

Faith Community Shaken as Catechist and Pregnant Spouse Among 32 Kidnapped in Targeted Anti-Christian Surge
KADUNA, Nigeria – The shadow of fear has deepened over Nigeria’s Christian communities following the abduction of 32 people in

Amid Security Pressures, Cameroon’s Political Climate Complicates Anticipated Papal Visit
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first apostolic journey to Africa in 2026, the possibility of
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Holy See to UN: Christians Most Persecuted Group
The Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN provided statistics demonstrating the extent of the persecution of Christians worldwide. Speaking

Pope Leo XIV’s March Prayer Intention: Peace
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a

Rome Exhibit Highlights Bernini and Urban VIII
An exhibition in Rome traces how Pope Urban VIII backed the 25-year-old artist behind St. Peter’s soaring bronze canopy —
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Through Dialogue
In this week’s Vaticano updates, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for global peace, urging world leaders to seek

Parolin Warns Iran Conflict Could Spark Global Crisis
Cardinal Pietro Parolin says sidelining international law and embracing “preventive war” could ignite a broader conflict and deepen civilian suffering.

Synod Report Urges Women’s Input in Priest Formation
The report also warns seminaries must not become an “artificial environment” detached from the ordinary life of the faithful. The
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Pope Benedict XVI and His Search for Truth
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