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Major Seminary in Nigeria Fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”
St. Augustine's Major Seminary is fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”, the Rector of the Catholic institution that is located at Laranto in Jos North Local Government Area of Jos, Plateau State, a violence-prone region in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, has said.
Catholic Bishops Condemn Military Invasion of DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Cathedral
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the military invasion of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Catholic Archbishop’s residence in the country’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese.
Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
The Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, is to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Archdiocese following his Thursday, March 9 appointment, the Holy See Press Office has announced.
Pope Francis Discusses Revising Priestly Celibacy in New Interview
In a new interview, Pope Francis has discussed the possibility of revising the Western discipline of priestly celibacy.
Catholic Priest Pushes for Gender Inclusivity in South Sudan, Lauds Women as “transparent”
A Catholic Priest in South Sudan is advocating for gender inclusivity in the world’s youngest nation.
Journalists at EWTN/Franciscan Conference Discuss Media Bias in the Internet Age
“What is the nature of journalism? What are we getting right and what are we getting wrong?” Father Dave Pivonka, the president of Franciscan University, inquired during the opening speech at a conference jointly hosted by EWTN News and Franciscan University Friday.
In Poland, Lawmakers Condemn Disputed Report about John Paul II Abuse Cover-up
Polish lawmakers denounced a documentary alleging that when he was a cardinal and archbishop in Poland, Pope St. John Paul II covered up alleged child sexual abuse committed by priests.
German Synodal Way Approves Same-sex Blessings, Lay Preaching, Celibacy Reexamination
The German Synodal Way has voted to adopt “implementation texts” related to same-sex blessings, lay preaching during Mass, and a request for Pope Francis to reexamine the discipline of priestly celibacy in the Latin-rite Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Says Imprisonment of Nicaraguan Bishop Reminds him of Hitler’s Dictatorship
Pope Francis called Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega “unstable” and likened Nicaragua’s Sandinista government to Nazi Germany in an interview published Friday.
African Catholic Activists Call for Prolife Resolutions at Ongoing UN Women’s Conference
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is calling on diplomats and negotiators at the ongoing 67th edition of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) conference to reach pro-life and pro-family resolutions.
Pope Francis Rootedness in Church Peripheries “a Mother Teresa moment”: Kenyan Priest
The Church is experiencing “a Mother Teresa moment” with the leadership of Pope Francis who has expressed a deep connectedness with people on the fringes of society in his 10 years at the helm of the Catholic Church.
“We strongly condemn his murder”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon on Gallican Church Priest
The Catholic Bishop of Obala Diocese in Cameroon has expressed his solidarity with the Gallican church following the murder of one of her Priests, Fr. Olivier Ntsa Ebode.
“A scandalous industry”: Catholic Bishop on Human Trafficking in Southern Africa
Human trafficking in the nine countries under the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is “a scandalous industry” that goes against the rights of persons in all aspects , the Catholic Bishop overseeing a regional Catholic Bishops’ department for the Migrants and Refugees has decried.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Government to “work hard to end rampant killings”
A Catholic Priest serving in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on the government of the East-Central African nation to work towards ending “rampant killings” in the country amid recent reports of violent conflicts.
Church Leaders in Africa Urged to Emulate Pope Francis’ Inclusivity Style to Save Numbers
In his 10 years of leadership of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has prioritized inclusivity, ensuring that all voices, including those of the marginalized, are heard.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Targeting Hundreds in Ongoing Free Eye Surgery
In an ongoing free surgery of the eyes under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yamdio (CDTY) in South Sudan, at least 180 patients have been reached and many more are expected in the coming days.
St. Peter's Basilica to Hold Monthly Eucharistic Adoration on Portico
St. Peter’s Basilica will now host an hour of Eucharistic adoration on its front portico once a month.
Pope Francis Underlines "universal value" of Jerusalem in Speech to Palestinians
Pope Francis underlined the “universal value” of Jerusalem in a meeting with members of a Vatican-Palestinian interreligious dialogue group on Thursday.
Vatican Takes Climate Activists to Trial for Damage to Base of Famous Statue in Museums
The Vatican held a hearing Thursday to try three climate activists for criminal damage to a famous statue in the Vatican Museums.
Caritas Freetown Director Calls for Support of Women in Sierra Leone’s Upcoming Elections
Supporting women's participation in elections is essential for promoting gender equality, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said and called on the authorities in the West African nation to establish structures to protect women in the country’s upcoming elections.
