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Government of Malawi “has clearly lost direction”: Bishops’ Justice, Peace Commission
The government of Malawi is losing direction in managing the affairs of the country, Coordinators of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in the Southern African nation have said, and warn that the country “is quickly turning into a failed state”.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Youth to “start practicing leadership now”
There is need for young people in South Sudan to begin putting into practice their leadership traits, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
Meet Sister Bernadette, the Most Recently-cured Person at Lourdes
When she traveled to the small French town of Lourdes 14 years ago, Sister Bernadette Moriau didn’t know that she would be miraculously cured.
Prayer Appeal for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Christopher Ogide, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted from Nigeria’s Umuahia Diocese on December 17.
“We need to reconcile, forgive” to Celebrate Christmas in Happiness: South Sudanese Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to practice reconciliation and forgiveness in order to celebrate Christmas in happiness.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Decry Increase in Food Prices, Urge Agricultural Sector Support
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have decried the increase in food prices in Zambia and are calling on the government of the Southern African nation to consider increasing support to the agricultural sector.
Catholic Bishops in Chad Urge Youth to “never use violence to solve problems”
Catholic Bishops in Chad are cautioning young people in the North-Central African nation against violence, urging them to “never use violence to solve problems”.
Pope Francis: Let us Think of the Ukrainian Children Without Heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity and heating amid the war.
Mill Hill Missionaries Providing Training to Restore Teenage Mothers’ Dignity in DR Congo
Tucked in the poverty-stricken Plateaux de Bateke region in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bakanja-Anuarite Formation Centre has opened doors to dozens of young mothers whose childhood was stolen when they became pregnant and dropped out of school.
Consultors Elect Diocesan Administrator for South African Diocese after Bishop Resigns
Members of the College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Kroonstad in South Africa have elected a Diocesan Administrator to govern the Episcopal See following the resignation of Bishop Peter John Holiday at the age of 70.
Catholic Women in Malawi Urged to Shun Abortion, Uphold Family Values
Members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in Malawi have been urged to lead their families by example, to shun abortion, and to promote Christian values in their respective families.
Archaeologists Prepare to Open "tomb of Jesus" Midwife’ to Public
A team of archaeologists has unearthed artifacts from an ancient Jewish burial cave associated with Salome, who according to some Christian traditions was a midwife at the Nativity of Jesus.
Claims of Phony Vatican Art Licensing "scheme" Draw Strong Denials
An Italian publishing house involved in immersive art exhibitions has denied an American attorney’s claim that it is wrongly presenting itself as a broker for licensing the use of Vatican art.
Ukrainian Archbishop: "Many will sing Christmas carols with our soldiers"
For months, the Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection in Kyiv was a refuge for more than 200 people. They made the basement a shelter against air attacks. In those days, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk walked around in a bulletproof vest and a helmet, trying to comfort the afflicted.
Catholic Charity Lauds King Charles’ Meeting with Victims of Extremism in Nigeria
The recent meeting between King Charles III and some of the victims of religious extremism in Nigeria is a laudable step towards addressing the violence in the West African country, the Catholic charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has said.
“Are we mad?” Archbishop in Sierra Leone on Resilience amid COVID-19, Global Conflict
With the protracted fight against COVID-19 and its harsh economic implications that were compounded by the war in Ukraine, Christians have demonstrated a great sense of resilience, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone says.
Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Decry Lack of Food, Medicine Weeks after Peace Agreement
Weeks after the peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was signed, the Bishop of the Eparchy of Adigrat has expressed concern about the continuing lack of basic needs in the Northern region of the country, including food, shelter, and medicine.
Remain Faithful Like St Joseph amid “challenges of different kinds”: Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the West African nation to emulate St. Joseph’s faithfulness to the word of God in the face the challenges of life.
How Nuns in Senegal are Sustaining New Community amid Prolonged Drought, Limited Resources
Members of the Religious Congregation of the Poor Clares who recently established a community in the Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar in Senegal are working against all odds, including prolonged drought and limited resources, to sustain their mission in the West African country.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Question Public Prosecutions’ Independence, Ability to Handle Cases
Religious leaders in Kenya are questioning the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and its capability to pursue cases of corruption in the East African nation.
