
CHINA: 100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady
Tomorrow (Friday 24th May) marks the centenary of Chinese bishops entrusting their country to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

INTERNATIONAL: Charity Child’s Bible spreading God’s love for 45 years
A special Bible for children created by a Catholic charity – available in almost 200 languages –…

NIGERIA: Fourth priest abducted in five months
Extremists kidnapped another Catholic priest in Nigeria on Wednesday morning (15th May) – bringing the number of…

MOZAMBIQUE: Mass exodus after fresh insurgent attacks
Two devastating Islamist militant offensives have intensified Mozambique’s displacement crisis, prompting the Church to step up aid…

NIGERIA: Leah Sharibu turns 21 in Boko Haram captivity
A jihadist captive turned 21 today (14th May) – six years after being abducted from her school…

PHILIPPINES: Innovative catechist conference to promote inter-faith harmony
A groundbreaking formation for catechists and other lay Catholic leaders is to be held on the island…

HOLY LAND/UK: Daniel steps out for ACN
Young UK Catholic Daniel Fernandes put his best foot forward by walking nearly 30 kilometres to raise…

NIGERIA: ‘Heroic’ staff save pupils as gunmen attack Catholic school at night
The quick thinking of a headteacher helped save the lives of sleeping students after armed extremists stormed…

SYRIA: Christian families return to homes rebuilt after the uprising
Fifteen Syrian Christian families are set to resume their lives in a Damascus suburb ravaged by the…

BURUNDI: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations
Burundian bishops have issued an impassioned plea for justice to be “administered in accordance with the law”,…

INDIA: Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest
A brave Catholic seminarian who spent his pastoral placement ministering in India’s remote, cobra-infested jungle will be…

SYRIA/LEBANON: Church thanks charity for vital solar panels amid energy crisis
Priests and religious Sisters in Lebanon have explained how the solar panels donated by a Catholic charity…