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“Reach out”, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Advocates for Needy in Lenten Reflection
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has advocated for the needy and vulnerable in society, emphasizing the need to “reach out” to individuals who depend on the support of others for their respective livelihood.
Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”: Catholic Priest on Synodal Process
The Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”, reaching out to the people of God on the periphery, a Catholic Priest has said in his reflection on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality that is at the continental phase.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Mozambique’s Maputo Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua of Mozambique’s Gurué Diocese as the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in the Southern African nation.
"God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me": Survivor of Turkey Earthquake
Only a few hours after Bassel Habkouk, a young Lebanese Catholic and father of two, arrived for a visit in Turkey on Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country and nearby Syria.
Despite "no" from Vatican, German Bishops Moves Forward with Plans for Synodal Council
Despite repeated warnings from the Vatican, a letter by the president of the German Bishops’ Conference published Wednesday confirms that plans for a German synodal council are progressing.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Train Crash in Greece
Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday saying he was praying for the victims of a train crash in northern Greece.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Call for Calm, Electoral Body Declares President-elect
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are calling upon the country’s citizens to “remain calm, law-abiding and fervent in prayers” hours before Nigeria’s electoral body declared the President-elect in the February 25 general elections.
German Catholic Priest Still Missing 100 Days after Kidnapping in Mali
Tuesday, February 28 marked 100 days since the disappearance of Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre, a German Catholic Priest, in a suspected kidnapping incident in Bamako, the capital of Mali.
“Powerful event”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Ecumenical Visit in Lenten Message
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan that was undertaken by Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields was “powerful event”, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has said in his Lenten Pastoral Letter.
South Sudanese Military Urged to “respect life, dignity of human beings” for Peace
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has urged military personnel in the East-Central African nation to foster “total peace” in the country by respecting human life and the dignity of persons.
New Book gives Pope Francis’ Responses to Issues He’s Most often Asked About
A new Spanish-language book whose English title is “The Shepherd: Francis’ Challenges, Reasons, and Reflections on His Pontificate,” written by Argentine journalist Sergio Rubín and his Italian colleague Francesca Ambrogetti contains Pope Francis’ answers to questions he is frequently asked.
War Victims in North Kivu, DR Congo, Benefit from Salesians’ “improved” Facilities
At least 1,800 victims of violent conflicts in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have benefited from the medical care provided by the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions.
Servant of God Mother Mary Lange and the Rich History of Black Catholic Religious Orders
Two centuries ago, Mary Elizabeth Lange (1789-1882) emigrated to the United States from Cuba and joined a friend to offer free education to Baltimore’s Black children. With the support of Baltimore Archbishop James Whitfield, she founded a school for “girls of color” and then the Oblate Sisters of Providence, a religious community for women of African descent. The cause for Mother Mary Lange’s canonization was introduced by Baltimore Cardinal William Keeler in 1991, and as a “Servant of God,” she has begun the first step on the road to canonization.
“Path of hope must be found”, Cardinal in Mauritius Urges amid Multiple Challenges
The people of God in Mauritius and other parts of the world are facing multiple challenges, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in the in the Indian Ocean Island nation, Maurice Cardinal Piat, has said, and cautioning against giving up, underscored the need to set on the “path of hope” for solutions.
Scheduled SECAM Plenary Assembly to “prepare draft of African Synod Document”: Official
The Plenary Assembly of members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) scheduled to take place during the first week of March is to “prepare the draft of the African Synod Document”.
Kenya’s Supreme Court Pro-Homosexual Rights Ruling Disturbing: Christian Professionals
Christian Professionals in Kenya are “deeply” disturbed by the country’s Supreme Court ruling allowing the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons (LGBTQ) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Start from Self “to embrace peace, reconciliation”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to start from the self in striving “to embrace peace and reconciliation” during the Lenten Season.
Aid Suspension in Mozambique Deliberate Strategy to Force out IDPs: Catholic Peace Entity
The alleged suspension of food aid to the Corrane settlement for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mozambique’s Nampula province could be a strategy to force those who have been displaced by violence to go back home, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has been told.
Ukrainian Soldier Saved by Praying the Rosary, Priest Recounts
One year from the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine, a Catholic priest recounted how a Ukrainian soldier was spared from being killed by praying the rosary.
"There is no foreseeable solution" to Ukraine War: Spokesman for Russian Catholic Bishops
Speaking with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Father Kirill Gorbunov, who is also vicar general of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of the Mother of God at Moscow, said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with Ukraine], there is no foreseeable solution.”
