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Pope Leo offers prayers for Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll passes 90

Pope Leo offers prayers for Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll passes 90

Junno Arocho Esteves · August 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV sent condolences to the families of the victims of a tragic ferry accident in Zimbabwe that has killed more than 90 people.
Christian oppression in Nigeria, Iran intensifies, report finds

Christian oppression in Nigeria, Iran intensifies, report finds

Nigeria, Iran draw special focus of ICC in Global Persecution Index

Quinton Amundson · July 27, 2026

International Christian Concern’s (ICC) 2026 Global Persecution Index spotlights intensifying oppression and execution of Jesus’ disciples in Nigeria and Iran.
SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese

SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese

Fredrick Nzwili · July 15, 2026

As African bishops continue to back Pope Leo XIV over the excommunication of the SSPX, the traditionalist group in Kenya rejected the schismatic tag as it moved to assure followers of its Roman Catholic identity.
HIV, AIDS down, children still vulnerable, says Vatican's UN diplomat

HIV, AIDS down, children still vulnerable, says Vatican's UN diplomat

Gina Christian · July 15, 2026

Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes.
Catholic priest killed in Central African Republic remembered as a messenger of peace

Catholic priest killed in Central African Republic remembered as a messenger of peace

Fredrick Nzwili · July 8, 2026

A Catholic priest working for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic was killed by armed men near his residence in the town of Zemio on June 29.
Ethiopia’s forgotten humanitarian crisis

Ethiopia’s forgotten humanitarian crisis

Iran war, foreign aid cuts deepen crises

Susan Korah · May 28, 2026

Ethiopia adopted Christianity as its state religion in 330. It is now home to 77.5 million Christians, about 67 per cent of its total population.
Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Fredrick Nzwili · May 6, 2026

As xenophobic attacks continued to unfold in South Africa, Catholic bishops in Africa urged the government to quickly tame the violence, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in 'scene of terror' by Islamic extremists

Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in 'scene of terror' by Islamic extremists

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 5, 2026

A Catholic church in northern Mozambique was targeted in an attack by the Islamic State group that has carried out attacks against Christians and Muslims in the country since 2017.
We have to make sure the pope's words do not get wasted,' says Cameroon archbishop

We have to make sure the pope's words do not get wasted,' says Cameroon archbishop

Ngala Killian Chimtom · April 24, 2026

As the dust begins to settle following the April 15-18 visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon, Church leaders in the Central African nation believe the pontiff's journey has created a "kairos" moment of grace in a country longing for peace.
Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 23, 2026

On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope from the Gospel and the sacraments.