Saint of the Day for 27 September: St Vincent de Paul
The French priest who dedicated his life to the poor and needy
Name
Vincent de Paul
Title
Priest and…
The French withdrawal from Niger and the push for African sovereignty
Macron announces the end of the Françafrique: what implications for Africa and Europe?
The recent announcement by…
Saint of the Day for 26 September: Saints Cosmas and Damian
The story of the twin brothers who healed the sick
Name
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Title
Martyrs
Recurrence…
Ubuntu: African wisdom for positive change
Together, becoming agents of change for a new Africa
For some time now, there has been a decolonial trend,…
Saint of the Day for 25 September: St. Cleophas
The disciple who met the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus
Name
St. Cleophas
Title
Disciple of Jesus
Birth…
Gospel for Sunday, September 24: Matthew 20: 1-16
XXV Sunday A
1"The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire workers for his vineyard.…
Saint of the Day for 24 September: Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercede
The story of Our Lady who freed the slaves
Name
Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercede
Title
Merciful Mary…
Saint of the Day for 23 September: St Pio of Pietrelcina
Padre Pio: the Capuchin friar who touched the hearts of millions
Name
Francesco Forgione
Title
Capuchin…
Saint of the Day for 22 September: St Maurice
St Maurice: the martyr of the Theban Legion, patron of soldiers
Name
St Maurice
Title
Martyr of the Theban…
Kenya: riots against tax increases
Rising fuel taxes spark clashes and violence in Kenya and other African countries
Although there are some places…