Africa

The Trump administration indicated it would limit the number of refugees annually admitted to the U.S. to 7,500, with a preference for white South Africans.

The school runs the only radio station in the region and seeks to build a concert hall for the children to perform at. 

“We pray that government officials and people of all faiths may work together to bring lasting peace, justice, and security to the continent.”

At a major peace summit in Poland, church leaders from around the globe urged Christians to be bold in building peace amid wars in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Africa and …

In southern Africa, more than 200 catechists — many are laywomen — are now equipped to share the Catholic faith, thanks to U.S. Catholics’ generosity.

A Nigerian priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in June has been released, OSV News has learned.

Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters

Church leaders in Congo cautiously welcomed a U.S.-brokered July 27 peace agreement to end a long-running conflict in the east of the country.

(OSV News) — Amid conflict, instability and poverty, “a remarkable display of true Christian charity” helped sustain the church in more than 130 countries during the previous year, said Cardinal Mauro …

1. All speeches and messages from Pope Leo XIV since his May 8 election are available on the Vatican website and should be consulted before sharing alleged quotes or videos, …