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Members of Catholic Women’s Association in Angola Urged to “reject modern idols, embrace true conversion”
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has cautioned members of the Association for the Promotion of Women in the Angolan Catholic Church (PROMAICA) against “modern idols”, including “money, fame, and deceptive prosperity, which present themselves as a guise of salvation but, in reality, distance Christians from true commitment to God.”
Pope Francis Blesses Shoes of Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, Winner of Gold in 200 meters at Paris Olympics
At the end of Wednesday, August 28 General Audience, Pope Francis greeted Letsile Tebogo, the young man from Botswana, who won gold in the 200-meter sprint in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Concern as Sisters in Nigeria Visit Non-Catholic “healing” Ministries for Miracles
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of Catholic Nuns in unapproved non-denominational ministries, with some claiming they encountered miracles after visiting the ministries.
Today, August 29, We Celebrate the Beheading of John the Baptist
On this day, the universal Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. As an adult, he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. After the Spirit inspired him, he went about preaching that the people should repent of their sins and be baptized in order to prepare for the Messiah.
Cardinal in Madagascar Defends Traditional Family Values, Advocates for “deepening faith, unity” amid Global Challenges
Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Toamasina in Madagascar, has defended the country’s traditional family values and marriage, including the concept of procreation and the union between a man and a woman.
“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have been cautioned against “mutilating” Liturgy by introducing aspects of their cultures in Liturgical celebrations.
Burkinabe Diocese Embarks on Fervent Prayers, Mourning After Terrorist Attack Kills Over 150
The Diocese of Kaya in Burkina Faso has embarked on three days of prayer starting Thursday, , August 29 following the Saturday, August 24 terrorist attack in the town of Barsalgho that claimed the lives of over 150 people.
Invasion of Zambia’s Mpika Catholic Diocese Premises “caused significant distress, disruption”: Local Ordinary
The Sunday, August 25 invasion of the pastoral premises of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mpika was disruptive and brought about much “distress”, the Local Ordinary has said.
Intentionally Hurting Migrants "is a grave sin": Pope Francis
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to reach safety but sometimes lose their lives in the process.
Human Dignity Must Be "common commitment" of all Christian Churches: Pope Francis
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani, Italy.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Urge Security Agencies to Intensify Efforts in Addressing Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) have expressed deep concern over the rising levels of insecurity in the West African country, and urged the government and security agencies in the country to intensify efforts in addressing the trend, which they say is worrying.
Today, August 28, We Celebrate St. Augustine
Today, August 28, the Church honors St. Augustine. St. Augustine was born at the town of Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras in modern day Algeria) on November 13, 354 and grew to become one the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church. His teachings were the foundation of Christian doctrine for a millennium.
Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop on How Synod on Synodality Evolved from Pastoral to “more academic, intellectual topic”
The Synod on Synodality, which started off as a pastoral issue, bringing on board every baptized member of the Church, has now become a “theoretical” topic for intellectuals, the Archbishop of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has observed.
Fraternity Emphasized at Madagascar’s Eucharistic Congress as “remedy that can restore broken relationships”
Fostering fraternity can go a long way in addressing the negative effects of disunity in families as well as wounds resulting from a life of sin, Bishop Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina of the Catholic Diocese of Antsirabé in Madagascar has said.
Deadly Attack on Police Officers in Cameroon’s Southwest Region an “act that violates human life”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has “strongly” condemned the killing of police officers in the country’s Southwest region following an attack on their security post located in his Episcopal See.
Catholic Nun Proposes Formation that Addresses Childhood Traumas, “inappropriate sexual behaviours” among African Youths
Childhood traumas are likely to lead one into sexual behaviours that a Nigerian American Catholic Sister has referred to as “inappropriate”.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Monica’s Tomb in Rome
During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side chapel containing the tomb of St. Monica.
New Study Claims Bloodstains on Shroud of Turin Consistent with Torture, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Giulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus Christ.”
Today, August 27, We Celebrate St. Monica
On August 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most dramatic conversions in Church history.
“A beacon of hope, divine mercy”: Apostolic Nuncio in Madagascar Hails “transformative power” of the Eucharist
The representative of the Holy Father in Madagascar has hailed the “transformative power” of the Eucharist with the ability of giving the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation hope amid life’s challenges.
