If holiness were measured by noise, Fr. Michael MCGRATH might have been overlooked. He did not arrive with thunder, slogans, or spiritual fireworks. He arrived instead with books under his arm, time in his pocket, a tennis racket in the boot of the car, and a Mass that was celebrated as though heaven itself had politely asked him not to rush.
A US-based Nigerian cleric, scholar, and social commentator, recognised for his academic excellence, mentorship service, and advocacy, has been awarded the 2026 James Baldwin Legacy Award.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Rev. Dominic Kimengich, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa, following an appointment letter dated 28 January 2026.
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, has called on both religious, the consecrated life and lay faithful for a joint prayer over Igboland for surviving the horrific four-year civil war which started on 6 July 1967 and ended on 15 January 1970, as well as for unity, peace, and the security of the region.
The Holy Father has appointed Mgr. Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Congo, elevating him to the titular see of Ilta and to the rank of Archbishop.
There is hardly a newspaper in Europe or the United States that does not repeat this truth: The Church needs Africa. It is such an obvious statement that it has become almost banal. And yet, few—if any—media outlets are able to explain why.
According to information released by the Vatican, preparations are in top gear ahead of Pope Leo’s first historic visit to Africa.
The Knights of St. John International Assumption Commandery has expelled Mr. James Okoye Umudim Nnewi from the order and directed him to cease parading himself as a member of the Order.
Nigeria’s outspoken cleric and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the government for its failure to ensure the safety of lives and property.
In the face of ongoing genocide targeting Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), United Kingdom, has partnered with ACN International (Bischof-Kinderman-Straße, Königstein, Germany) to launch an international campaign.
