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Salesians in DR Congo Facilitate Teachers’ Salaries, Education of Needy Learners
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facilitating the payment of salaries for teachers at Don Bosco Shasha in Mupfunya Shanga-Shasha village and the education of needy learners in the area that is part of Masisi Territory.
Catholic Activists Decry United Kingdom’s Support for Abortionist Organizations in Africa
Catholic activists in the United Kingdom (UK) under the umbrella body, CitizenGo, have launched a campaign against their host government in a bid to stop the country’s new Prime Minister from donating funds to “infamous abortion giants” with operations in Africa.
Pope Francis Renews Prayers for Peace in Ukraine, Calls on Catholics to Learn from Martyr
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted — as he renewed his Christmas call for peace in Ukraine and worldwide.
The 8 Days of Christmas? A Look at the Christmas Octave
The Catholic calendar has several ways to divide the Christmas season. The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees Christmas as an octave, an eight-day celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
“Let us keep our weapons silent in favor of dialogue”: Cardinal in Burkina Faso
The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has called upon the people of God in the West African nation to put aside weapons of violent conflict and give dialogue a chance.
“Be not afraid” amid Challenges in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop in Christmas Message
In his Christmas 2022 Message to the people of God under his pastoral care, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has sought to offer encouragement amid economic and security challenges.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis Prays for Prince of Peace to end "third world war"
In his Christmas Day blessing, Pope Francis prayed that leaders will listen to the “cries of the Prince of Peace” and bring an immediate end to the war in Ukraine and “the other theaters of this third world war.”
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Challenges Governors to Bridge Gaps in State Appointments
Governors of various States in Nigeria have a key role to play in creating social cohesion in the country, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said, underlining the need to ensure that everyone feels represented, especially in state appointments.
Salesians in Ivory Coast Providing Nutrition, Education, Social Support to Needy Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ivory Coast are reaching out to vulnerable children, empowering them in formal education and social support initiatives at Don Bosco Child Protection Center, located in Koumassi, Abidjan.
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2022
On Christmas Day 2022, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas message.
Caritas Freetown Partners with Relief Agency in New Health Program in Sierra Leone
The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has been selected as the implementing partner of a project by the Healey International Relief Foundation (HealeyIRF), a development agency that seeks to improve health access in the West African country.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country
Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing allegations that the challenges that the west African country is facing stem from the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
Salesians in Equatorial Guinea Offering “skills for stable employment” to Young Mothers
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Equatorial Guinea are offering formal education and other “skills for stable employment” to young mothers in the Central African nation.
This Santa Rides a Camel Around Jerusalem Every Year. Here’s Why
Every year on the feast of St. Nicholas, Issa Anis Kassisieh dons a red suit, black boots, and a thick white beard. He mounts a camel in the outskirts of Jerusalem and rides into the streets of the Old City.
Salesians Facilitating School Attendance for Vulnerable Children at Ghanaian Centre
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ghana are providing psychological support to at-risk children to help foster their school attendance.
Stop Public Revenue Leaks to Address Cost of Living: Jesuit Scholars Tell Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Zambian government to address the challenge of public revenue leaks in the Southern African nation to bring down the cost of living.
South Africa Needs “another Kairos document”, Catholic Bishop Says, Decries Crisis
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese together with Theologians and anti-apartheid activists have called for another kairos Document to address the present “crisis” in the country.
St. Francis and the Story of the First Nativity Scene
It’s a well-known origin story: how the young and wealthy Francis of Assisi freely abandoned his noble patrimony to serve Christ’s Church as a poor, itinerant preacher.
Renewed Attacks in Nigeria “campaign to disrupt” Christmas: Christian Human Rights Entity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about renewed attacks in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, saying the violence could be a campaign aimed at disrupting Christmas celebrations.
Salesians in Ghana’s Sunyani Diocese Reaching Out to Needy Boys with Education Supplies
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Diocese of Sunyani in Ghana are providing educational and social support to young boys through a partnership with the International Voluntary Service (VIS).
