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Contemplative Nuns in Harare, Zimbabwe, Looking to Scale Up Production of Hosts with Boost from Catholic Charity
With a donation from the Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, members of the Contemplative Nuns, the Poor Clare Sisters, serving in Zimbabwe's Catholic Archdiocese of Harare, are looking to purchase a better host-making machine, and scale up the production of hosts for Mass to meet the demand in the Zimbabwean Metropolitan See.
Human Dignity, Economy Key to Catholic Support for U.S. President-elect Trump: USCCB President
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli fans, verbally and physically assaulting them.
Notre Dame Bells Ring for the First Time Since Devastating Fire 5 Years Ago
Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.
German Bishops Urge Stability amid Political Turmoil Following Government Collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition government collapses.
Microsoft President to Unveil "AI-enhanced experience" of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter.
Today, November 8, We Celebrate Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was born Elizabeth Catez in Bourges, France, in 1880. Her father, a military captain, died when she was only seven, leaving her mother to raise Elizabeth and her sister, Marguerite.
“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.
Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers
Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following the contested October 9 elections in the southern African country surges.
Third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in DR Congo Dies at 86
Bishop Philippe Nkiere Keana, the third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on after an illness. He was aged 86.
"Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda": Pro-life Advocates on U.S. Election
Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week.
Prolonged Legal Proceedings Compounding Trauma of Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage: Christian Human Rights Group
Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed concern that the prolonged court proceedings surrounding the 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centres in Nigeria’s Kano State about five year ago is increasing the children’s trauma.
Catholic Church in Zambia Joins Partnership to Boost Parishes with Sustainable Energy and Clean Cooking Solutions
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has partnered with GEI Power Limited, a Zambian Energy Company dealing with sustainable renewable energy projects, to promote sustainable energy and ‘clean cooking solutions” across Catholic institutions and parishes in the country.
Catholic Archbishop Calls Integrity in Tanzania’s Elections amid Concerns about Underage Voters
Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has called for integrity in the voting process, urging that only eligible citizens be allowed to vote and that each vote cast be a “legitimate vote.”
Wishing "great wisdom" for President-elect Trump: From the Vatican
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said at an event in Rome.
Meet Pope Francis’ Personal Travel Agent — New Cardinal George Koovakad
The pontiff introduced Father George Jacob Koovakad to the world in 2021 as someone who is “always smiling.”
Today, November 7, We Celebrate St. Engelbert of Cologne
St. Engelbert, was born in Berg around the year 1185 to Engelbert, Count of Berg and Margaret, daughter of the Count of Gelderland. He studied at the cathedral school of Cologne and, while still a boy, was made provost of the churches of St. George and St. Severin at Cologne and of St. Mary's at Aachen, as it was a common abuse in the Church at the time to appoint the children of nobles to such positions.
To Help America Achieve Healing, Trump Needs “more than the wisdom of Solomon”: Catholic Bishop in Africa
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States of America (U.S.), will need “more than” Solomon’s wisdom to facilitate healing among Americans following what had been widely described as a closely contested election.
“We solicit your fervent prayers”: Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Nigeria after Abduction of Parish Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria is appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike who, was abducted on Tuesday, November 5.
