Historic Catholic Church in Mozambique Destroyed in Extremist Attack, But Faith Endures
The Catholic Church in Mozambique is once again calling for prayers after a historic parish in the country’s northern region was destroyed during an attack linked to Islamic extremists. For the faithful of Meza in Cabo Delgado Province, the destruction of St. Louis de Montfort Parish is more than the loss of a building. It […]
Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrated Across Uganda as Catholics Honor a Legacy of Faith and Courage
The Catholic Church in Uganda marked Uganda Martyrs Day in a unique way this year as thousands of faithful gathered in their local parishes and dioceses rather than making the traditional national pilgrimage to Namugongo. While circumstances prevented the usual large-scale celebrations, the spirit of Uganda Martyrs Day remained alive in communities across the country. […]
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: African Bishops Call for Peace and Human Dignity
The Catholic Church in Africa is raising its voice after renewed incidents of xenophobic violence in South Africa left many migrants and foreign nationals living in fear. In a statement released by the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), African bishops condemned xenophobic violence in South Africa and urged communities to uphold […]
Fulani Militias Kill 19 Christians in Nigeria: A Powerful Witness of Faith Amid Suffering
Christians in Nigeria are once again asking the world for prayers after a new wave of violence claimed the lives of at least 19 believers in Plateau State. For many families across central Nigeria, the attacks are more than another headline. They represent the loss of fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, neighbors, and fellow parishioners whose […]
Nigeria School Abductions: Urgent Hope and Prayer Needed as Dozens of Students and Teachers Face Captivity Amid Rising Insecurity
The Catholic community in Nigeria and around the world is being called to urgent prayer: as a series of deeply distressing events has shaken the country’s most vulnerable being its children, its teachers, and entire farming communities seeking to live in peace. From the schools of Oyo State in the southwest to the hills and […]
The Protection of Life Must Come First: Uganda Cancels National Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage Amid Ebola Crisis
KAMPALA, Uganda — Showing how serious the situation has become, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has officially cancelled the national celebration of Uganda Martyrs’ Day at the Namugongo Shrine amid the public health emergency facing East Africa due to the Ebola crisis. The decision, announced on May 26, 2026, comes as the Ebola outbreak, specifically […]
7 Inspiring Ways “Fertile Soil Africa” Reveals the Vibrant Future of the Global Church
1. Witnessing the Flourishing Faith in Africa In the heart of Africa, a remarkable spiritual renewal is unfolding, offering hope and inspiration to the universal Church. As the world’s fastest-growing Catholic region, Africa is fertile ground where faith continues to flourish. The documentary Fertile Soil Africa on EWTNflix follows Blythe Kaufman and her family as […]
Pope Leo’s Peru: An EWTN News Special Report – EWTN Asia Pacific
EWTN News presents Pope Leo’s Peru, a one-hour special report by Jonathan Liedl examining the missionary roots of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry. Filmed on location in northern Peru, the program highlights Pope Leo’s years of pastoral services as a missionary in rural Chulucanas, a pastor in the port city of Trujillo, and bishop of the […]
The Shackle of Indifference: Cardinal Brislin Calls for Radical Solidarity on South Africa’s Freedom Day
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As South Africa marked the 32nd anniversary of its first democratic elections on April 27, 2026, Cardinal Stephen Brislin, Archbishop of Johannesburg and President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), issued a stirring call for a “freedom that is shared.” In a message that resonated with the Church’s long-standing […]
From “Mission Territories” to “Missionary Agents”: The Transformative Legacy of Pope Leo XIV’s African Journey
NAIROBI, Kenya — In the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s historic 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, a profound shift is taking place in the self-understanding of the continent’s local churches. According to Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Malawi, the papal visit has served as a “telling signal” […]