Today is the memorial of St. Charles Lwanga from Uganda. He and his 21 companions were martyred in 1886, when they refused to renounce their Christian faith and resisted the sexually immoral activities commanded by the ruler of the Bagandan...
Pope Leo XIV’s recent trip to Africa wasn’t just a series of visits—it was a window into the deeper vision shaping his pontificate. In this video, Pedro Gabriel breaks down five key themes that kept coming up throughout the journey:...
If you feel like the pace of news is hard to keep up with lately, you are not alone! We are right there with you! So, we’re starting the week with this recap of Pope Leo XIV’s busy weekend to...
Note: This article was first featured by Indian Catholic Matters on July 15, 2025. Sudan and South Sudan have both suffered enormously due to brutal conflicts that have left deep scars on their people and societies. South Sudan, the world’s youngest...
A very brief post, but all the more significant for that: Last night in Komanda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an all-night Eucharistic liturgy was interrupted by men armed with guns and machetes, believed to have been members...
The conclave is convened. It will not be long before the white smoke rises above the Sistine Chapel, and our next pope dons the white cassock and steps out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The crowds will cheer,...
Having returned from his journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Pope Francis dedicated his General Audience address today to reflect on the pilgrimage. We have already discussed his time in the DRC, so let’s fast forward...
Among some Catholics, there is outright opposition to the upcoming Synod on Synodality. On EWTN, for instance, Robert Royal described the synod by saying “I think that basically, it’s going to come down to a committee appointed by the pope...
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