Pastoral Letter From the Bishop of Laghouat After the Pope's Visit - Christians in Algeria, a 'Grain of Incense' in the 'School of the Desert'
Agenzia Fides
A month ago, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Algerian soil. He encountered a people of deep faith and celebrated Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba. Prior to… Read more »
Catholic Bishops Denounce the Increase in Violence Against Migrants
Agenzia Fides
In light of the "escalating violence and tensions" against foreign migrants in various regions of South Africa, the South African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) issued a… Read more »
How Alleged Coup Plotter Contacted Me for Prayer, Cleric Reveals
This Day
An Islamic cleric standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu has told a Federal High Court in Abuja how he was approached to offer… Read more »
Muslim Man Rejects Son's Body Over Converting Christianity
Nile Post
Tension gripped Nakabiso Village in Kiringente Sub-county, Mpigi District, on Tuesday after a Muslim man identified as Isach Kato Kasujja reportedly refused to receive the body of… Read more »
Sultan Declares Monday As Dhul Hijjah 1, Eid-Al-Adha Wednesday, May 27
Leadership
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, May 18, 2026,… Read more »
After N20m, Rice, Oil Ransom, Terrorists Hold On to Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers
Vanguard
Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state have reasons to continue to be worried as terrorists refused to let go, Eight worshippers of ECWA… Read more »
Cardinal Tagle in Burundi - a Homily On Communion and Prayer for the 75th Anniversary of the St. Peter Claver Seminary
Agenzia Fides
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, visited Burundi on Saturday, May 16,… Read more »
Bishops Reiterate Opposition to Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Agenzia Fides
The bishops of Zimbabwe have declared themselves "deeply concerned" that the proposed constitutional revision "undermines foundational constitutional principles, weaken… Read more »
SIU Report Exposes Sins of Foreign Pastors
Daily Maverick
A Special Investigating Unit report on the Department of Home Affairs details the criminality of 'holy' men desperate to preach in South Africa, and how local officials and… Read more »
Appointment of Bishop of Bata
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete, S.D.B., currently Apostolic Administrator of the same See and Bishop of the Diocese of Ebebiyin, as… Read more »
Over 100 Dead, 98,000 Displaced, 217 Churches Destroyed in the Diocese of Wukari
Agenzia Fides
"Since September, over 98,000 people, including 16 priests, have been displaced due to the ongoing violence in the southern part of Taraba State (in northeastern Nigeria), while… Read more »
Appointment of Vicar Apostolic of Rundu
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I., until now apostolic administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Rundu, Namibia, as vicar apostolic of the same… Read more »
Bishop of Tombura Yambio - 'Thank You, Pope Leo Xiv! the True Fruit of the Visit Will Be Seen in What We Will Become'
Agenzia Fides
From the heart of South Sudan, a nation still searching for the fullness of peace, the President of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development of the Catholic… Read more »
CoU Backs Postponement of Martyrs Day Over Ebola Concerns
Nile Post
The Church of Uganda (CoU) has endorsed the government's decision to postpone the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, citing concerns over the risk of Ebola… Read more »
Kasese Bishop Sends Back DRC Pilgrims Over Ebola Fears
Nile Post
The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Francis Aquirinus Kibira, has directed foot pilgrims from the Catholic Diocese of Beni-Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo to return home… Read more »
