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5 Things to Know About Mongolia as Pope Francis Prepares for His Trip
Mongolia is one of the world’s largest landlocked nations, sandwiched between its much larger and more powerful neighbors, China and Russia. It has one of the smallest Christian communities in the world — a community nevertheless galvanized by Pope Francis’ upcoming trip, which is scheduled to take place Aug. 31–Sept. 4.
After 1,700 years, An Ancient Olive Tree Marks the Vanished Hometown of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, whose feast day is today, Aug. 28, is associated most prominently with Hippo, the city that constitutes his well-known epithet. Yet well before his ancient bishopric, Augustine hailed from a now-long-vanished town located just a few dozen miles from that city, a place that still bears at least one landmark popularly associated with the venerated saint.
Leadership “not power but service”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth
A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has challenged youth leaders in the South Sudanese only Metropolitan See not to view their respective positions “as power but as service” to the Church.
Africa’s Communications Committee Jubilee Host Hopes Event Will Be “a resounding success”
The host of the planned Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) is optimistic that the four-day event scheduled to take place in November in Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese “shall be” a success.
Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill Not “discriminatory”: Christian Leaders to U.S. Ambassador
Ghana’s Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill) is not “discriminatory,” Christian leaders in the West African nation have said, responding to concerns that the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana raised regarding the 2021 proposed legislation.
“Civility should be the order of the day”: Catholic Bishops in Liberia on Ongoing Campaign
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) are advocating for civility as politicians engage in campaigns ahead of the October 10 general elections.
Pope Francis: "We cannot be indifferent" to People Caught in Drug Addiction
Pope Francis said on Sunday we are called to act like Jesus and cannot be indifferent to the situations that lead people, especially adolescents, into drug addiction.
Pope Francis Encourages Young Russian Catholics to be "bridge builders"
Young Russian Catholics attending a faith-sharing event in St. Petersburg had a special experience Friday: an interactive video exchange with Pope Francis, who urged them to be peacemakers and “bridge builders” with the courage to “replace fears with dreams.”
Pope Francis: "Look to Jesus always"
Christ is with us and walking beside us in our daily journey through life, including our struggles to be holy, Pope Francis said Sunday.
What Pope Francis’ Trip to Mongolia Could Mean for Vatican Relations with Russia and China
Pope Francis’ next international trip will bring him to Mongolia, a democracy sandwiched between the authoritarian powers of Russia and China.
Catholic Nuns Recall “God’s faithfulness” as They Celebrate 25 Years of Service in Kenya
Members of the Congregation of Poverelle Sisters of Bergamo (PS) are recalling the fidelity of God as they celebrate 25 years of presence in Kenya.
Family Life, “bonding together” Behind Rapid Spread of Christianity in Africa: U.S. Bishop
The spread of Christianity in Africa has been fast owing to its people’s inherent structures of community life as well as the “bonding together” of community members, an American Catholic Bishop has said.
Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage Forced to Study Qur’an, Attend a Mosque
Children aged between three and eight who were seized from the embattled Du Merci Orphanages in Nigeria’s Kano and Kaduna States are reportedly being forced to observe Islamic practices such as studying the Quran after their names were also changed.
Catholic Activists in Africa Launch Campaign to Stop Abortion Legalization in Liberia
Members of CitizenGO, a Catholic activist organization, are rallying for signatures to stop lawmakers in Liberia from legalizing abortion in the West African country.
Pope Francis: Synod "truly important" Despite Being "of little interest to general public"
Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that the upcoming Synod on Synodality may be “of little interest to the general public,” but underlined that the synod is “truly important” for the Catholic Church.
Christian Monument "Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer" Being Constructed in England
The building of a major Christian monument in the heart of the United Kingdom is expected to be completed by 2026.
Church in AMECEA Seeking to Grow Small Christian Communities in Yearlong Celebrations
The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has launched the Golden Jubilee Year of Small Christian Communities (SCCs) to assess the status of this new way of being church in the region.
South African Catholic Archdiocese Organizes Weekend of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa has organized a weekend of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world.
“He is fine, in his parish”: Catholic Bishop on Kenyan Priest after Abduction Ordeal
The Kenyan Catholic Priest who survived the ordeal of a nightlong abduction was discharged from hospital, and “he is fine”, his Bishop has said.
St. Louis Memorial: Bishop in Mauritius Highlights Importance of Church-State Partnership
On the Memorial of St. Louis, the Patron Saint of Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese, the Local Ordinary of the Indian Ocean Island nation Episcopal See has highlighted the importance of Church-State partnership.
