Pope Leo XIV's first consistory will have three sessions from tomorrow afternoon through Thursday. In the morning of January 8 at 7:30 a.m., he will concelebrate Mass with the cardinals present at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read all  

A Russian air attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed two people on Monday, marking what appeared to be the first reported fatalities from strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year. Read all  

The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM) expresses its closeness to the Church and the Venezuelan people in their struggle for peace, justice, and reconciliation. In a message of hope, it reaffirms its commitment to the most vulnerable and to building a future of dignity for all. Read all  

Over 5,000 Jubilee volunteers, who have accompanied over 33 million pilgrims during the Jubilee of Hope, cross the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, symbolically bringing the Holy Year to a close. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, reflecting on the Magi adoring the Christ Child, and invites us to be 'weavers of hope' where 'in the place of inequality, there may be fairness,' and where 'the industry of war be replaced by the craft of peace.' Read all  

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presides over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful and closes the last Holy Door – marking the official end of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Read all  

By Fr. Gerald Omunyin, CECC The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving Human Voices and Faces” as the theme for the 60th World Communications Day, scheduled for May 17, 2026. The theme highlights the growing influence of artificial intelligence on communication and the urgent need to safeguard authentic human […]

Every year, the Catholic Church dedicates October to prayer, reflection, and action in support of its missionary work. Known as the Month of the Missions, it culminates in World Mission Sunday, observed worldwide on the third Sunday of the month. On this day, Catholics are invited to pray and give generously to support missionary efforts, […]

By Fr. Gerald Omunyin, CECC The Archdiocese of Kisumu is preparing to celebrate a historic milestone, marking 100 years of Catholic faith in the region. The Jubilee will be celebrated on October 10, 2025, commemorating a century since the creation of the Prefecture Apostolic of Kavirondo in 1925, which later grew into the Diocese of […]

By Rose Achiego Ande On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Catholics across Kenya joined the universal Church in commemorating the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, a special observance instituted by Pope Francis in 2021. Rooted in the theme “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (Sirach 14:2), this year’s celebration offered a poignant moment […]

On 22nd  July 2025, the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) brought together clergy, lay leaders, and church communicators from across the region to officially launch For a Synodal Church: Final Document Made Simple. This accessible 72-page guide, published in collaboration with Paulines Publications Africa, translates the Synod’s theological vision into practical steps for implementation within local Church contexts.

In the vast, sun-scorched expanse of North-Western Kenya, where dust swirls endlessly and the dry air crackles with heat, lies Kakuma Refugee Camp – home to over 200,000 refugees fleeing war, persecution, and unimaginable suffering. Amid the rows of makeshift shelters and the ever-present tension of camp life, one institution stands as a steadfast source of solace and strength – […]