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Here’s What the Vatican is Doing for the World Day of the Poor
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Catholic Church will celebrate the 6th World Day of the Poor.
Over 90 Killed in Nigerian Catholic Dioceses as Attacks Hit Record High in October 2022
Over 90 people were killed in areas served by the Catholic Dioceses of Makurdi and Katsina Ala in the month of October this year as armed Fulani herdsmen continue to wreak havoc in Nigeria’s Benue State.
Beatification of Comboni Priest to Fire Up Evangelization in Northern Uganda: Postulator
The envisioned beatification of Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu is “a mission event”, the Postulator guiding the course of the Italian-born Missionary Priest has said, and exuded confidence that the event will “keep the missionary flame alive and burning” in the Comboni Family working in the East African country.
Clergy, Laity of Meru in Kenya Hail Venerable Carola Beatification as "boost to faith"
The Clergy and Laity of the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya who spoke to ACI Africa on the sidelines of the November 5 beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin hailed the celebration as a boost to their Christian faith.
Parish Priest of Sudanese Cathedral Parish Appointed Bishop for Torit Diocese, South Sudan
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Matthew’s Cathedral Parish of Khartoum Archdiocese in Sudan, Bishop for Torit Diocese in South Sudan.
Caritas Internationalis Seeks “to advocate for climate justice” at Climate Summit in Egypt
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), will be seeking “advocate for climate justice” and speak on behalf of “vulnerable communities” during the UN climate conference COP27 taking place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Worldwide Women’s Rosary Announced for Dec. 8: "We’re daughters of the Most Holy Virgin"
An initiative to hold a public women’s rosary that originated in Colombia has taken off worldwide with interested women connecting through Instagram.
Pope Francis Prays for Tanzania Plane Crash Victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for those who have died and their families.
The Story of Blessed Carola’s Death “should speak to us all”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
The story of the death of the Catholic Nun who was beatified in Kenya on November 5 should inspire Kenyans to give themselves in the service of the Lord and receive well, in their midst, those involved in the mission of evangelization, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania Condole with Families, Victims of Sunday Plane Crash
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have condoled with families of victims of the Precision Air Flight that crashed into Lake Victoria Sunday, November 6.
Abyei Residents “facing humanitarian catastrophe”, Bishop in Sudan Says, Appeals for Help
Residents of Abyei Administrative Area (AAA), an area on the border between Sudan and South Sudan that has a “special administrative status”, are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid that covers the region has said.
Caritas Freetown’s Toilets Initiative Restoring Dignity of Sierra Leone’s Slum Residents
Culvert slum’s version of hanging toilets are little wooden, plastic and stone structures fitted with pipes that pour into the sewage that runs below them.
Pope Francis Calls on Religious Not to be Discouraged by "lack of vocations or by aging"
Pope Francis on Monday asked religious not to succumb to pessimism over a lack of vocations and to pray with him to “deliver us from the presumption of self-sufficiency and the spirit of worldly criticism.”
French Cardinal Confesses to Sexual Abuse
A French cardinal said on Monday that he had abused a 14-year-old girl several decades ago and was making himself available to authorities.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance for Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese is appealing for support for people affected by floods in Upper Nile State.
Italian-born Catholic Nun Beatified in Kenya Hailed as “model of a missionary of charity”
The Cardinal Pope Francis delegated to preside over the beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin has hailed the Italian-born Catholic Nun as “a model of a missionary of charity”.
Sierra Leonean Priest Finds Solace in Writing after Stroke, Becomes Celebrated Author
One glance at Fr. Gabriel Luseni’s room and you can tell that he loves books. With an extension of a tiny washroom and a corridor leading away from it, the room on the ground floor of the residence of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Bo is decorated with pictures of Africa’s top authors hanging on the walls.
“Show more seriousness in tackling flood problems”: Archbishop to Government in Nigeria
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria has called upon the Nigerian government at State and Federal levels to exercise “more seriousness and commitment” in addressing the challenge of floods in the West African country.
Caritas Freetown Gears Up for Sierra Leonean Polls in Initiative for Peace Workers
The Justice and Peace arm of Caritas Freetown has joined organizations working to ensure that the June 2023 elections in Sierra Leone are free of chaos.
The Hope-filled Legacy of the first Black Priest from the United States
Despite living through the societal oppressions of racism and discrimination, Father Augustus Tolton’s legacy of hope and love for God teaches a message from which everyone can learn.
