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Pope Francis Begins Indonesia Visit with Call for Catholic-Muslim Dialogue
On Pope Francis’ first full day of public appearances in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders of the world’s largest Muslim country to protect the country’s delicate balance of many cultures and religions by respecting the human rights of all, including minorities.
Annual Pilgrimage at Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “genuine love of neighbor”
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Southern African nation to live “genuine love”.
Pope Francis Greets Orphans and Refugees in Indonesia
Pope Francis received a group of homeless people in Rome before departing for Southeast Asia and, upon arriving in Jakarta, was welcomed by a group of refugees.
Pope Francis Arrives in Indonesia, the First Leg of His Longest Trip Ever
Pope Francis arrived Tuesday in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop in the pope’s four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania. The trip is expected to be the longest and most challenging international voyage of his pontificate to date.
Today, September 3, We Celebrate Saint Gregory the Great
St. Gregory the Great, a central figure of the medieval western Church and one of the most admired Popes in history, is commemorated in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Catholic liturgy today, September 3.
“Synodality is a new word for an old idea in Africa”: Cardinal Onaiyekan
Africa’s experience of “Church as a family of God” makes Synodality, which invites the people of God to journey together in communion, participation and mission, “a new word for an old idea”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.
Pope Francis Condemns “heinous attacks on human life” after Burkina Faso’s Deadliest Attack that Claimed Over 150 Lives
Pope Francis has condemned the August 24th terrorist attack in the town of Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, which claimed the lives of over 150 people and many others wounded.
“We go home re-energized”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Say after Engaging Pope Francis in Ad Limina Visit
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have concluded their 10-day Ad Limina visit, saying that they return to the East African nation re-energized to serve in their respective Episcopal Sees.
Pastoral Year Seminarians in Ghana Conclude Workshop with Pledge to “adopt a synodal approach in our care for souls”
Seminarians from Ghana’s three Major Seminaries of theology, who are having their pastoral experience have concluded their three-day workshop with the pledge to “adopt a synodal approach” in their way of life and ministry now as Seminarians and in future as Priests.
Pope Francis Begins Historic Apostolic Journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept. 2–13.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Decry Proliferation of Private Ministries with “unorthodox practices” that Scandalize
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are concerned about the increasing number of private “ministries” that a section of Priests and Laity have established in the West African nation.
Today, September 2, We Celebrate Martyrs of September
The September Martyrs are a group of 191 faithful Christians who were martyred at the hands of the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792.
Inside the Joys and Struggles of Catholic Sisters Working in Non-Catholic Institutions in Africa
“To be a servant of God anywhere is not easy. But for a Catholic Sister, to serve in a non-Catholic institution is a different call altogether,” this is how Sr. Prof. Agnes Lucy Lando starts our conversation.
Nigeria’s Debt Burden “new form of enslavement”, Catholic Bishops Say, Advocate for “economic reform policies”
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are concerned about the country’s growing debt and describe it as a burden that depicts a “new form of enslavement”.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Lauds Education Minister for “tireless dedication in advancing education”
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Minister of General Education and Instruction for her “tireless dedication in advancing education” across the East-Central African nation.
Pope Francis Won’t Be the First Pope to Visit Papua New Guinea: A Look at John Paul II’s Trips
Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in May 1984 and paid tribute to the strength of Catholicism on the island.
Pope Francis Urges Release of Hostages, Aid for Polio Outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people of Burkina Faso after a terrorist attack there on Aug 24.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of September
“Let us pray for the cry of the Earth,” Pope Francis urged the faithful in a video released Aug. 30.
Catholic Nuns in Madagascar Empowering Vulnerable Women, Single Mothers with Vocational Skills
Members of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Diego-Suarez (CIM-D/S) in Madagascar are empowering vulnerable women, including single mothers, with vocational skills.
“Complement the effort of the Church through regular financial subsidies”: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops to Government
The Catholic Church in Nigeria can have a greater impact on the people of God in the West African nation than she is currently having if the government complemented her formal education and healthcare initiatives through “subsidies”.
