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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.”
Pope Francis to Visit Hungary in April
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Hungary for the second time, from April 28-30.
Catholic Midwife Delivering Babies against Odds in South Sudan Feted in Rome
Magdalen Awor, a dedicated midwife and nurse working in South Sudan is this year’s winner of the prestigious “Guardian of Life Award” by the Pontifical Academy of Life in Rome.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Zimbabwe Reaches Out to Families with Counseling Services
Coordinators of the Catholic Family and Marriage Commission of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) have trained counselors to help address challenges in families.
Thousands in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region Benefit from Salesians Humanitarian Aid
The leadership of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has said thousands of people have benefited from the entity’s humanitarian kitty in Ethiopia’s Tigray region during the two-year violent conflict.
Pope Francis: The Devil Uses "three widespread and dangerous temptations" to Divide Us
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis warned of three “widespread and dangerous temptations” that the devil uses to separate us from God and divide us from each other.
After Pope Francis’ Visit, South Sudan Relief Charity Sees Renewed Interest and Prayers
Earlier this month, Pope Francis became the first pope — indeed, the first Western leader — to visit South Sudan. Amid an enthusiastic welcome, more than 100,000 people attended his papal Mass Feb. 5 in the capital city of Juba, during which the pope made an impassioned plea for peace in the war-torn nation.
“Intensify prayers”: Lenten Appeal of Catholic Bishops in Ghana to End Violent Conflicts
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are appealing for divine intervention through intense prayers for an end to violent conflicts in the West African nation and internationally.
Catholic Entity’s Annual Lenten Appeal to Support Somalia’s “millions of people in hunger”
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has launched its annual Lenten Appeal, Trócaire Box, aimed at reaching out to the “millions of people in hunger in Somalia”.
Human Rights Group Welcomes Release of Egyptian Christians, Confirm Ransom Paid
The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has welcomed the release of six Egyptian Christians who were abducted and detained in Libya earlier this month.
Political Elite, Religious Leaders Benefitting from Violence in Nigeria: Catholic Scholar
A section of politicians, self-proclaimed humanitarian agencies, and some religious leaders are reaping big from the ongoing violence in Nigeria, a Catholic Theologian has said, noting that those benefitting from the country’s ethnoreligious conflict do not wish to see the end of it.
“Join in fervent prayer for credible, violence-free elections”: Archbishop in Nigeria
Nigerians have been urged to seek divine intervention in “fervent prayer for credible and violence-free elections”.
Foster Peace, Prioritize “competence”: Christian Leaders in Nigerian State to Electorate
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kano State are urging the electorate in the West African nation to foster peace and prioritize “competence” in choosing the political candidate to vote during the general elections scheduled for Saturday, February 25.
Nigeria “tottering at the brinks, this election is decisive”: Cardinal in Lenten Message
A Nigerian Cardinal has, in his message for Lent 2023, reflected on the General elections in Nigeria scheduled for February 25, saying the West African country is “tottering at the brinks” and the polls are “decisive.”
Bishop in Nigeria Decries Militants' Tactic to Starve Villagers in Protracted Violence
Militants continue to wreak havoc in communities served by the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria, with those behind the attacks destroying food reserves in villages.
Pope Francis Reinforces Centralization of Vatican finances
In an apostolic letter on Thursday, Pope Francis reaffirmed that the property and assets of the Holy See are “ecclesiastical public goods,” not private property.
"It’s in these times when heroes and saints are born": Ukrainian Priest
On the first anniversary of the war in his homeland, Ukrainian priest Father Jurij Blazejewski highlighted the faith of the Ukrainian people and assured that “it is Christ who is winning there” in a conflict where “saints and heroes are born.”
Ukrainian Catholic Leader on Anniversary of War: We Need Spiritual Strength
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said Ukrainians need spiritual strength as much as ever as they mark one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of their country.
Prayer, Forgiveness “vital for our spiritual growth”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
A life of prayer and reaching out to God for mercy and the grace to be forgiving are essential in a person's life, a Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has said.
