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The Vatican’s doctrine chief warned Wednesday that the plan of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will represent a schismatic act resulting in excommunication.“This act will constitute ‘a schismatic act’ and ‘formal adherence to schism constitutes a grave offense against God and entails the excommunication established ... read more

The Vatican warned that members of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X will incur excommunication if the group follows through with its threat to ordain new bishops without the approval of Rome. ... read more

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The inaugural Africa Digital Assets Summit concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 30 with organizers declaring it a “resounding success,” even as the event’s keynote speaker issued a stark warning: Rapid advances in digital systems risk making the continent’s poorest citizens “invisible.”The summitʼs organizers said their purpose was to bring “together investors, regulators, innovators, and ... read more

The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor. Archbishop Bert van Megen, former papal nuncio to Kenya, holds up a copy of Dilexi Te at the African Digital Assets Summit ... read more

Vatican City - On May 5, 2026, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization , confirmed Fr. Théogène Havugimana, of the diocese of Nyundo, Rwanda, as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Belgium for the five-year period 2026-2031 . EG ... read more

Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé, until now parish priest of Saint Ambroise Ma vigne, Ma Vie, as auxiliary bishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, assigning him the titular see of Sutunurca.Msgr. Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé was born on 26 March 1977 ... read more

Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, until now auxiliary bishop and apostolic administrator sede vacante of the diocese of Wote, Kenya, as bishop of the same see.Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe was born on 26 November 1962 in Gatundu, and was ordained a priest on 18 June 1994.He was appointed ... read more

Abuja – Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was kidnapped on February 7, 2026, has been released . The Diocese of Kafanchan informed the faithful of this in a statement on May 12: “With deep gratitude to God, we announce the release of Father Nathaniel Asuwaye after three months of captivity.” “We are pleased to inform you,” ... read more

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, warned the Society of St. Pius X of excommunication if the Society proceeds with its plan to consecrate new bishops on July 1 without the Pope’s approval. ... read more

A Filipino-American priest of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception (MIC) is inviting Catholics around the world, beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, to enter into a 153-day spiritual crusade: to pray the full rosary every day until Oct. 13 “for the salvation of souls.”Father James Cervantes, MIC, known for his ... read more

Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days “for the salvation of souls.” Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim statue in Eastwood City, Philippines. | Credit: Photo courtesy of St. ... read more

Battambang – “We must not give in to indifference or hatred. It is necessary to explore peaceful solutions to resolve the conflict on the border with Thailand and try to restore full harmony and stability,” Bishop Enrique Figaredo, Apostolic Prefect of Battambang, a region affected by the presence of refugees following the armed conflict on ... read more

The vice president of Haiti’s episcopal conference called for a world day of prayer for the Caribbean nation. “Our people have been suffering for years without anyone seeming to care,” Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne told the Vatican newspaper. “Therefore, the world must be helped to rediscover a sense of concrete solidarity toward Haiti ... read more

Addressing a conference in Tajikistan, a Vatican diplomat said that “building resilience into the world’s agrifood systems is among the most urgent priorities of our time,” according to a summary of his remarks by Vatican News. “The combination of merciless wars, economic recessions, extreme climate events, political instability, and market volatility has given rise ... read more