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Hostility to Migrants “blatant violation” of God’s Commandments: Cardinal in South Africa
The refusal to accept migrants in South Africa goes against “divine commandment” and the Christian call to give special consideration to “the stranger, the widow, and the orphan”, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier has said.
Five-Year-Old Beheaded, 33 Killed in Nigeria, Christian Foundation Calls for Action
A five-year-old boy was reportedly beheaded when Islamists attacked a village in Southern Kaduna State, leaving dozens of people dead.
“Respect our neutrality”: Catholic Relief Service after Killing of Employees in Ethiopia
Officials of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have emphasized the need to respect the neutrality of their employees who, they say, are part of the “frontline humanitarian workers” in Ethiopia.
“Thanks be to God, relative calm returning”: Archbishop on Insecurity Crisis in Cameroon
There are positive signs that give hope for an end to the protracted situation of insecurity in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said.
Pope Francis: "Every Christian is called to the witness of life"
Even when not called to the particular grace of martyrdom, every Christian is called to testify to Christ through his or her life, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Pope Francis Donates Relic of the True Cross for King Charles’ Coronation
Thanks to a gift from Pope Francis to King Charles III, two pieces of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified will lead the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom’s coronation procession May 6.
Papal Foundation Visits Rome, Marks 35 Years and $200 Million in Donations to the Poor
The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, is in Rome this week for its annual pilgrimage and meeting with Pope Francis.
“End the fighting, revert to dialogue”: Catholic Bishops to Rival Forces in Sudan
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in a collective statement, called on the rival forces in Sudan to end the ongoing violence and “revert to dialogue” to safeguard the lives of the people.
Nigerian Priest Appointed Under-Secretary for Dicastery for Integral Human Development
A Nigerian Priest has been appointed as new Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD).
Archbishop in South Africa Warns of Retaliatory Victimization amid Abuse of Migrants
South Africans risk receiving a taste of their own medicine in the future should they continue mistreating migrants and refugees who have settled in the country, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has warned.
“Zealous pastor”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Eulogized for “selfless service to Church”
The late Archbishop Francisco Viti who died at the age of 89 on April 15 in Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese has been eulogized as “a zealous Pastor” and a “selfless” servant of the people of God.
Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Says President Ortega’s Attacks are "a sign of desperation"
Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua, Nicaragua, who is living in exile in the United States, responded to new verbal attacks by Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega saying they are signs of the weakness and desperation of the president of the Central American country.
Cardinal in Ethiopia Expresses Solidarity with Families of Slain Catholic Aid Workers
The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has expressed his closeness to the families of two employees of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) who were killed in the Amhara region of the Horn of Africa nation.
Catholic Activists Call for Amendment of “deeply flawed” Children Act in Kenya
The Children Act of 2022 in Kenya is a defective law that seeks parental rights and introduces sexualized content to minors, Catholic activist foundation, CitizenGo Africa, has said.
Catholic Peace Entity’s Lesson from Increased Holy Week Attacks in Nigeria
The ongoing attacks against Christians in Nigeria are not a clash over resources between Muslim herders and Christian farmers, the Catholic foundation Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions against Pride, Says Deters “from exercising truth"
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation against pride and fear.
Pope Francis Introduces Voting Age Limit for Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches
On Monday Pope Francis introduced a limit of 80 years of age for retired bishops and patriarchs in the Eastern Catholic Churches to take part in decisional voting.
Pauline Sisters Keeping “church on toes” Through Media: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya
The Catholic Archbishop of Kenya’s Mombasa Archdiocese has lauded members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) for keeping the people of God in Kenya “on toes” through media apostolate.
Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for Sudan as Military Factions Battle for Control
Pope Francis asked people to pray for Sudan on Sunday, that the country’s rival military factions might lay down their weapons and pursue peace.
Over 50,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria Since 2009 Islamic Uprising: Intersociety Report
Thousands of Christians have been killed in Nigeria since the Islamist uprising began in 2009, a recent investigation has established, further revealing that “1,041 defenseless Christians” were put to death in the first 100 days of 2023.
