In the face of histories of abuse and cover-up by the Church, a Catholic nun in Zambia has challenged Church leaders to stem ...

First, those who embrace Pope Francis’ wide-ranging, modernising changes in the Catholic church. The reform-minded pope made it possible to advance a new church culture that respected the voice and ...

“The future of the Catholic church passes through Africa,” Ilo said. “The continent is a spiritual powerhouse.” The very fact that observers are considering that the next pope could be ...

Catholic Church leaders have repeatedly urged fairer treatment of African populations in international investment deals ...

As the Catholic Church prepares for its May 14 conclave, anticipation surges throughout Africa where many faithful harbor hopes for the first African pope in more than 1,500 years. The possibility ...

I never thought I’d live to see an American pope. And yet, here we are: Pope Leo, a humble son of Chicago, a scholar steeped ...

Catholic priest named Father James Omeh and Charity John tragically drowned in floods. The tragic news has left the Catholic ...