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Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday

Apr 7, 2023

Pope Francis has called God’s mercy “an abyss beyond our comprehension.”

Bishop John Oballa Owaa blesses the Holy Oils during the anticipated Chrism Mass Tuesday 4 April 2023. Credit: Ngong Diocese

Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launches Catechesis Year to Help Christians “deepen their faith”

Apr 6, 2023

The Year of Catechesis that the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya launched on April 4 is an opportunity for the deepening of Christian faith, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan's Tombura-Yambio Diocese. Credit: Ruru Gene newsletter of CDTY

Holy Week “an invitation to solve our problems”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 6, 2023

The Holy Week provides an opportunity to reflect on how to overcome the challenges of life, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) has said.

Residents of Adunu line up to cast their ballots in Adunu Feb. 25, 2023. | Courtesy of Father Dauda Musa Bahago.

Dozens Still Captive in Nigeria After Deadly Raid on Catholic Town

Apr 6, 2023

Armed bandits killed one person and kidnapped more than 100 others in a March 14 raid on a predominantly Catholic town in north-central Nigeria, according to a Catholic priest and other local sources.

A sign of hope in the midst of war: a woman gives birth to triplets in the health center of the Don Bosco Ngangi Youth Centre. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians’ Medical Center in DR Congo “transformed into emergency hospital” amid Violence

Apr 6, 2023

Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have had to transform their medical center “into an emergency hospital”, reaching out to thousands of victims of the ongoing violence in the Eastern part of the country.

Pope Francis presided over a Chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations on April 6, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Celebrates "birthday of priesthood" with 1,800 Priests on Holy Thursday

Apr 6, 2023

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations.

Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at Casal del Marmo juvenile detention center on Rome’s outskirts, during a Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday, April 6, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Washes Feet of Young Inmates on Holy Thursday 2023

Apr 6, 2023

Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at a juvenile prison in Rome, during a Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during the anticipated Chrism Mass on Tuesday 4 April 2023. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“So notoriously narcissistic, myopic”: Catholic Archbishop Faults Nigeria’s Politicians

Apr 5, 2023

Politicians in Africa’s most populous nation “are so notoriously” keen on their own interests and foster narrow and discriminatory relationships with their respective constituents, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said

Religious Leaders in Kenya. Credit: NCCK

Religious Leaders in Kenya Laud Government, Opposition “for hearing the plea of Kenyans”

Apr 5, 2023

Religious leaders in Kenya have lauded efforts made by the Government and the Opposition in the East African nation to halt weekly demonstrations that had routinely been characterized by acts of lawlessness, including property destruction, looting, invasion of private property, and even loss of lives. 

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Bring peace to our people”: Catholic Bishop to Politicians in South Sudan

Apr 5, 2023

At the start of Holy Week, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on politicians to deliver peace to the people of God in the world’s youngest nation.

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro presided over the reconsecration  of the Uganda Martyrs Church of Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese. Credit: Gokwe Diocese/Facebook

Catholic Parish in Zimbabwe Reconsecrated after “woman destroyed sacred vessels”

Apr 5, 2023

The Uganda Martyrs Church of Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese has been reconsecrated following its desecration by a woman alleged to be suffering from mental health disorders. 

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus reflection from the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on March 26, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Revises the Penal Law of the Eastern Catholic Churches

Apr 5, 2023

Pope Francis on Wednesday revised parts of the penal law of the Eastern Catholic Churches.

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Mr. President, “what is your position on LGBTQ+?”: Catholic Bishop in Ghana in Open Letter

Apr 4, 2023

A Catholic Bishop in Ghana is calling upon the President of the West African nation to “unequivocally” and “unambiguously” make known his position on the controversial issue of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) in the country.

Tangulbei Divisional Medical Programme (TDMP), a Catholic Mission health facility under the auspices of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakurunamed the best Dispensary. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Mission Dispensary Serving Marginalized in Kenyan Diocese Wins National Award

Apr 4, 2023

Tangulbei Divisional Medical Programme (TDMP), a Catholic Mission health facility under the auspices of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has been named the best Dispensary in the East African country.

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Uganda's Kampala Archdiocese. Credit: Uganda Catholics Online

“They are now surviving on leaves”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda on Plight of Karamojong

Apr 4, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala in Uganda has called for the mobilization of food to reach out to the Karamojong people in the country’s Karamoja region who he says are “now surviving on leaves”.

Pope Francis washes inmates’ feet at Rome’s Regina Coeli Prison on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis to Wash Juvenile Prisoners’ Feet this Holy Thursday

Apr 4, 2023

Less than a week after being released from Gemelli Hospital, where he was being treated for bronchitis, Pope Francis will preside over Holy Thursday Mass at Casal del Marmo juvenile prison and wash the feet of inmates.

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Church leaders in Jerusalem Call for Enhanced Security During Holy Week

Apr 4, 2023

Christian leaders of Jerusalem on March 31 issued a joint statement calling on governing authorities to enhance security at holy sites as Easter approaches.  

Tragic road accident that occurred on March 31, reportedly resulting in the death of at least six students and injury of dozens. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“I share in their pain”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Road Accident Victims

Apr 3, 2023

The Bishop of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on March 31, reportedly resulting in the death of at least six students and injury of dozens.

Late Moses Sense Simukonde. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Authorities in Burkina Faso Apologize after Shooting Zambian Catholic Missionary

Apr 3, 2023

Police in Burkina Faso have sent an apology to the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) after a shooting incident that claimed a member of the Society of Apostolic Life. 

Bishop Jean Ntagwarara (left) and Bishop Georges Bizimana (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Rubanza in Burundi, Appoints Administrator

Apr 3, 2023

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Jean Ntagwarara from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Rubanza in Burundi and has appointed Bishop Georges Bizimana as the Apostolic Administrator.