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Hundreds of Faithful Gather in Prayer for Pope Francis at Budapest’s Oldest Parish Church
A time of celebration, prayer, and adoration for the faithful who came from different parts of the world to attend Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Budapest, Hungary, April 28–30, was held on the evening of April 29 at the Inner City Parish Church, the city’s oldest parish.
“Take concrete actions” to Address Migration Effects on Families in Africa: Priest
Organizations dealing with issues of migration in Africa need to “take concrete actions” to address the effects of the related challenges on families on the continent, a Catholic Priest in Sao Tomé and Príncipe has said.
Catholic Priests in DR Congo Decry Increasing Armed Robberies, Rape on Women, Minors
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Kindu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have decried rising insecurity in Maniema, a province under their pastoral care, noting that incidences of rape on women and minors in the province are especially on the rise.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has lamented superficiality that he says characterizes interactions among the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Speak the Language of Charity, Pope Francis Encourages in Hungary
Jesus came to bring “glad tidings to the poor,” Pope Francis recalled Saturday during a meeting with poor people and refugees in Budapest.
Pope Francis Visits with Children in Budapest with Visual Impairments
Pope Francis’ second day in Budapest, Hungary, included a visit Saturday morning with children and adults with visual impairments and other disabilities.
Kenya’s Catholic Institutions of Learning “hubs for moral values, faith formation”: Bishop
Institutions of learning under the auspices of the Catholic Church in Kenya are moral and faith formation “hubs” where young people “get the right values”, the Bishop of the country’s Kitui Diocese has said.
Regional Implications of Sudanese War Concern for Christian Human Rights Group
Violence in Sudan may escalate regionally and internationally with entry of other countries supporting the country’s warring parties, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Prayer Appeal Being Sought for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Michael Ifeanyi Asomugha, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted on April 15 from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese.
Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity
The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.
Pope Francis Calls Abortion "senseless" and Criticizes Gender Theory in Hungary Speech
Pope Francis spoke out strongly against abortion and gender ideology Friday, citing both as examples of “ideological colonization” during a speech in Budapest.
Pope Francis: Solutions to Loss of Faith "come from the tabernacle, not the computer"
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged clergy and others discouraged by a shortage of priests and ebbing faith in the West to pray for God’s help, saying the solutions will “come from the tabernacle and not the computer.”
Spiritan Marian School in Tanzania “a mustard seed”: Official on Institution’s Jubilee
Marian Girls’ High School in Tanzania that is behind the liberation of girls from cultural practices that limit their opportunities in life is “a mustard seed”, the Provincial Superior of the members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in the East African country has said.
“Deeply concerned, troubled”: Religious Leaders in Eastern Africa on Violence in Sudan
Religious leaders in Eastern Africa are “deeply concerned and troubled” by the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that erupted on April 15, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Catholic Priests in DR Congo Question Government’s Plan to Resettle Ex-Rebels
Catholic Priests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have poked holes in the government’s plan to resettle ex-rebels belonging to the March 23 Movement (M23) who reportedly surrendered some of their strongholds in the Central African country.
War Survivors in Liberia Need Opportunities “to tell their stories”: Catholic Entities
Catholic entities in the West African nation of Liberia are calling on the country’s government, religious leaders, and officials of civil society organizations to work towards creating fora for survivors of the Liberian civil war to share their experiences.
Pope Francis’ Hungary Trip to Shine Hope for IDPs from Neighboring Ukraine
Pope Francis will be in Hungary between April 28-30, a visit expected to shine hope for millions of people who have fled from the war in Ukraine and are now living in the central European country.
Cardinal Erdő: Pope’s Visit to Hungary Tells us "Christ is our future"
In a lengthy interview on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary, Cardinal Péter Erdő, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, noted that the motto of Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary is “Christ is our future” and that the pontiff’s visit means the presence of Christ is the hope by which Christians live, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Asks Pope Francis to Help Bring Back Children Taken to Russia
Ukraine’s prime minister told journalists Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to Russia.
Kenyan Catholic Schools Managers Urged to Embrace Objectivity, “wise leadership”
Managers of Catholic private schools in Kenya have been urged to approach contemporary challenges in their institutions of learning by employing objectivity and “wise leadership”.
