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The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a, has urged Catholic Communicators to remain deeply rooted in the Catholic faith through doctrinal soundness, sacred, uplifting Catholic music, and authentic storytelling as they disseminate the message of the Gospel. through the media.
Pope Leo XIV announces the second edition of World Children’s Day, which will take place in Rome on September 25-27, 2026.
Community empowerment through sustainable farming drives Sr. Josephine Kwenga’s work to help farmers in Kenyan villages develop viable farming practices in order to bring new life to families and the Church’s mission of care for creation.
The presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Poland and Germany issue a joint statement to recall the 60th anniversary of an exchange of letters between their predecessors, which launched the process of Polish–German reconciliation in the Church after World War II.
Although many religious congregations in Europe face the challenge of aging members, the heart of their vocation remains unchanged: to serve those in need with love and dedication. In Matera, in southern Italy, 93-year-old Sister Angela Sinopoli continues to do so on the streets of her city, living out her pastoral ministry of closeness.
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that God calls on us, as people of faith, to offer our voices to help those in need and to protect the environment.
The head of the Holy See’s delegation to COP30 addresses environment ministers from around the world, stressing the need to strengthen multilateral cooperation and not lose sight of “the human face of the climate crisis.”
Answering questions from journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV decries recent measures against migrants in the United States, and he calls for treating people “with humanity and dignity.” He also denounces the killings of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and expresses hope for a ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine, where "people are dying every day."
Syria launches its first public trial over deadly clashes in March, during which pro-government fighters killed hundreds of members of the Alawite minority in their coastal homeland. The case is widely seen as a test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s promise of accountability.
From 28 to 30 November, Castel Gandolfo will be host to 'Restarting the Economy', a global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco. The international event will be aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for the Earth, and freedom from debt.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has concluded its 2025 annual plenary assembly held in the Diocese of Damongo, during which key pastoral priorities and national concerns for the coming years were outlined. The assembly took place from 7 to 14 November under the theme “A Synodal Church at the Service of Justice and Peace in Ghana.”
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Lorna Owens—a Jamaican living in Florida—explains her work raising funds for two organizations providing humanitarian aid to those living without homes, food, water, or medicine.