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Cape Verdean Catholic Parish Celebrates Four Years of Growth in Numbers, Vibrancy of Parishioners
The Parish Priest of St. Joseph Praia Parish in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has expressed his joy and gratitude for the increase in the number of the faithful under his care in just four years.
War has an "abyss of evil" at Its Center: Pope Francis
Pope Francis asked Catholic politicians and legislators to be witnesses of hope to a “war-weary world,” especially the next generation.
Today, August 24, We Celebrate St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned sixth in the three Gospel lists (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14), and seventh in the list of Acts (1:13). The name (Bartholomaios) means "son of Talmai" which was an ancient Hebrew name.
Pope Francis Praying for Participants in Madagascar’s National Eucharistic Congress to Inspire “charity, solidarity”
Pope Francis is in spiritual solidarity with participants in Madagascar’s 3rd National Eucharistic Congress (KEN 2024) taking place in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana.
Newly Elected President of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Association Urges Synergy, “deepening” of Charisms
The newly elected president of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has, in her acceptance speech, called for synergy among members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in the region.
Lector in Malawi Who Collapsed While Taking First Reading, and Later Passed on Eulogized for “commitment to faith”
John Luchembe, the Lector, who collapsed while taking the First Reading at Holy Mass in Malawi and later died at a hospital has been remembered for dedicated commitment to Catholic faith.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Emdeber Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Musiè Ghebreghiorghis from the pastoral care of the Eparchy of Emdeber in Ethiopia and appointed Bishop Lukas Teshome Fikre Woldetensae as his successor.
Pope Francis to Find a Lively and Simple Faith in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea as part of an apostolic journey that will take place Sept. 2-13 in Oceania and that will also take him to Indonesia, East Timor, and Singapore.
Catholic Priest in Ghana Lauds “rising active lay Apostolate” in the Church in Africa
More than ever before, the Laity in Africa is seeking more involvement in the Church, the Vice Superior of the Ghana Province of the Society of African Missions, (SMA) has said, noting that lay people on the continent are no longer satisfied with being “mere consumers of sacraments”.
Catholic Charity Fears for Deportation of Yemeni Seeking Refuge in Egypt after Conversion to Christianity
The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised fears that a Yemeni, who fled to Egypt after he converted to Christianity now risks being deported to his home country where his life may be in greater danger.
Today, August 23, We Celebrate St. Rose of Lima
On August 23, the church celebrates the first saint of the New World, St. Rose of Lima. Isabel Flores de Oliva was born in Lima, Peru on April 30, 1586, daughter of Gaspar Flores and Maria de Oliva. She was baptized in the parish of San Sebastián in Lima by the priest, Fr. Antonio Polanco. She was confirmed in the village of Quives de Manos by the then Archbishop of Lima, St. Toribius de Mogrovejo.
Catholic Youths in Madagascar Urged to Emulate Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo’s Powerful Example of Eucharistic Life
Archbishop Benjamin Marc Balthason Ramaroson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar has urged young people in the country to emulate Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a Malagasy laywoman who devoted her life to the poor and the sick.
Catholic Nun Proposes Training of Competent, More Specialized Formators in Eastern, Central Africa
A Catholic Nun has raised concern about a shortage of “competent” formators in the Eastern and Central African region, emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize specific professional training of personnel in the region.
Heads of Catholic Primary Schools in Kenya Urged To “deeply care for learners” in First Ever Conference
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has appealed to heads of Catholic primary schools in Kenya to prioritize the needs of their pupils to equip them for life's challenges.
First Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Benin City Archdiocese Eulogized for “unwavering faith, selfless service”
Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, the first Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria, has been remembered as a faithful pastor who contributed to the growth of the Catholic Church.
Synod on Synodality: Catholic Bishops Launch Regional, Continental Workshops ahead of October Meeting in Rome
Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality to take place Oct.2-27 in Vatican City.
Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Politicians to Focus on Proposals, “not verbal aggression” in Upcoming Election Campaign
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called on politicians to ensure that the electoral campaign, set to begin on August 24, is centered on the presentation of political “proposals” rather than “verbal aggression.”
“Teach children the spiritual way of the Church”: Catholic Archbishop at Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Angola
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has underscored the importance of supporting and guiding children in the ways of the Church.
Today, August 22, We Celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary
In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Catholics in Africa Urged to Uphold Traditional Marriage, Shun “cultural experimentation” on Family
Theologians leading the ongoing weekly synodal conversations have urged Catholics in Africa to uphold the sacredness of marriage, and to say no to any ideologies that may distort the image of the family institution.
