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Terrorism in Northern Mozambique “must remain a global priority”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Pemba Diocese in Mozambique has called on the international community to take note of the atrocities in the Northern part of the country due to terrorism as a matter of “priority”.
Find Courage from the Cross: Mauritian Cardinal to Agaléga Islands Church on Anniversary
The Bishop of Port-Louis in Mauritius has expressed his closeness with members of the Catholic community in Agaléga Islands who are served by the Mauritian Catholic Diocese, and urged them to find strength and courage in the Cross implanted to commemorate the arrival of the first missionaries 125 years ago.
Let’s Pray for Nigeria’s Political Leaders “to be submissive to the will of God”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has invited the people of God in the West African nation to pray for their political leaders involved in campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections to “always turn to God”, submitting to His will.
"Be guided by Spirit of peace in your mission”: Nun to Sudan Sudan’s First Unified Troops
The first unified troops who graduated on August 30 in South Sudan need to be guided by the “Spirit of peace” for a successful mission, a Catholic Nun serving in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal has said.
After Ethiopian Cardinal’s Call for Dialogue, Tigray Forces Agree to AU-led Peace Talks
Following the Ethiopian Cardinal’s call for dialogue and ceasefire after years of violence in the country’s Tigray region, members of the Tigrayan forces have said they are willing to engage in peace talks to be mediated by the African Union (AU).
Foster Inclusivity for Integration of Migrants in Host Communities: Bishop in South Africa
The Bishop overseeing the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on the people of God in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to give special attention to values that foster inclusivity to achieve integration of migrants and refugees in host communities.
South Sudanese Cleric Involved in Priests’ Formation Eulogized as “formidable leader”
Fr. Caesar Samuele Lukudu Jombi, the late South Sudanese Catholic Priest who served as a formator has been eulogized as a “formidable leader”.
Pope Francis Urges Peace in "senseless and tragic war" in Ukraine
Pope Francis arrived in Kazakhstan Tuesday urging dialogue and peace in the face of Russia’s “senseless and tragic war” in Ukraine.
"Every human being is sacred": Pope Francis to Religious Leaders in Kazakhstan
It is the task of religions to remind society of the sacredness of all human life, Pope Francis told leaders of the world’s religions in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
Human Rights Entity Lauds Dismissal of Apostasy Case against Christian Converts in Sudan
The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has welcomed the dismissal of a case against four men who were accused of apostasy in Sudan.
On Memorial of “Apostle of Mauritius”, Blessed Laval, Cardinal Urges Closeness to Youth
On the occasion of the 181st anniversary of the arrival of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval in Mauritius and the 158th anniversary of his death, the head of the Catholic Church in the Indian Ocean island nation has called upon pastoral agents to reach out to young people in view of addressing their challenges in the footsteps of the late Missionary Priest.
King Charles III of UK Should Promote Religious Diversity: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her exemplary rootedness in faith, and called upon King Charles III, who acceded to the throne following the demise of the Queen on September 8, to uphold the spirit of the late Monarch and to promote religious diversity in all the Commonwealth countries.
Let’s “join hands” to Address Human Trafficking in Uganda: Bishops’ Conference Chairman
The dynamics around the “heinous crime” of human trafficking in Uganda cannot be addressed by a single entity, the Chairman of Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa, has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Laud Government’s “interventions” Toward Sustainability of Debt
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have lauded the Southern African nation’s “interventions” toward sustainability of national debt.
Arise to Serve Others, Pope Francis Urges in World Youth Day Message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the globe to join him in Lisbon, Portugal, and “arise,” as Mary did, to the call of service to others.
Pope Francis Asks Businesses to Support Working Women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’
Pope Francis is stressing the importance of accommodating pregnant women as employees — and calling on the business world to find a solution.
Recent Creation of Nigerian Bishop as Cardinal Hailed as “an elevation of local Church”
The elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese to the rank of Cardinal is a promotion of the local Church, the people of God in Nigeria, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.
Concern as Plight of Pastoral Caregivers Burying the Dead in Cameroonian Crisis Overlooked
Amid the ongoing killings in the Northwest and Southwest English-speaking regions of Cameroon where bodies are reportedly left strewn on the streets and on river banks, it is those taking care of the dead that are forgotten the most.
Pope Francis Honors Comboni Nun Killed by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored an Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique.
South African Archbishop Lauds Christian Brothers for Instilling “life values” in Learners
The Archbishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has lauded members of the Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) for not only imparting academic lessons but also teaching “life values” to those enrolled in their learning institutions.
