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African Students to Seek Solidarity with Pope Francis in Tackling Challenges of Youth

Oct 26, 2022

The envisioned dialogue between Pope Francis and young people from Catholic institutions of higher learning in Africa is not a moment to lament about the ills of the continent, but an opportunity to seek the Holy Father’s solidarity with the African youth in their daily struggles, an official at the planned Papal engagement has said.

Mons. Moïse Touho, appointed Bishop of Togo's Catholic Diocese of Atakpamé on 26 Ocotober 2022. Credit: Diocese of Atakpamé

Parish Priest of St. François-Xavier Parish of Atakpamé Diocese in Togo Appointed Bishop

Oct 26, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Moïse Touho as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Atakpamé in Togo.

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Catholic Missionary Priest in Zambia Posthumously Honored for Works in Art, Education

Oct 26, 2022

The late Fr. Miha Michael Drevensek, a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, (OFM Conv.), is among the three recipients of the President's Insignia of Honor, which the President of Zambia awarded during the country’s 58th Independence celebration Monday, October 24.

Pope Francis speaking to seminarians at the Vatican, Oct. 26, 2022 | Vatican media

The Vice of Pornography "weakens the soul", Pope Francis Cautions Seminarians

Oct 26, 2022

Pope Francis warned seminarians this week about how the vice of digital pornography “weakens the priestly heart.”

Pope Francis arriving for the general audience on St. Peter's Square, Oct. 26, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

"Lazy, tepid, sad": Pope Francis Explains How Desolation Can be Turned to Good

Oct 26, 2022

Pope Francis explained on Wednesday how times of spiritual desolation — described by St. Ignatius of Loyola as feelings of unquiet, temptation, sadness — can also help bring us closer to God.

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Russia is "willing" to Speak with Pope Francis About the War in Ukraine

Oct 26, 2022

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov said his government is willing to talk with Pope Francis, the United States, and France to find a solution to the war in Ukraine.

Mass and candlelight procession with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest on Sept. 11, 2021. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Mark Your Calendars! International Eucharistic Congress Set for September 2024

Oct 26, 2022

The Vatican announced that the next International Eucharistic Congress, to be held in Quito, Ecuador, will take place from Sept. 8–15, 2024, with a theme focused on the healing power of Christian fraternity.

Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Maralal unveiling his coat of arms during his Episcopal ordination.  Credit: Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA)

Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commits to Fostering Peace in His Episcopal See

Oct 25, 2022

The newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal in Kenya has committed himself to fostering peace in his Episcopal See.

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on 23 October 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Urges Ethiopian Political Actors to “end suffering of unarmed population”

Oct 25, 2022

Pope Francis has appealed to political actors in Ethiopia to put to an end the violent conflict in the Horn of Africa nation and the “suffering of the unarmed population”.

Mons. Dominic Eibu, appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kotido in Uganda on 25 October 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Uganda’s Kotido Diocese, Appoints Successor

Oct 25, 2022

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giuseppe Filippi of the Catholic Diocese of Kotido in Uganda and appointed his successor.

Mons. Emile Mushosho Matabaro, appointed Bishop of DR Congo's Doruma-Dungu Diocese on 24 October 2022. Credit: CENCO

Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Doruma-Dungu Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop

Oct 25, 2022

Mons. Emile Mushosho Matabaro who has been serving as Apostolic Administrator of Doruma-Dungu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since July 2021 has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the same Congolese Episcopal See. 

Pope Francis prays during an interreligious peace appeal at the Colosseum in Rome, Oct. 25, 2022. | Vatican Media

"Let us be free from the nuclear nightmare": Pope Francis Leads Peace Appeal at Colosseum

Oct 25, 2022

Pope Francis raised the spectre of nuclear war at an interreligious appeal for peace at the Colosseum on Tuesday. 

Bishop Aloysius Fondong Abangalo with the five Priests abducted in Mamfe Diocese on 16 September 2022. Credit: Radio Evangelium Mamfe

Abducted Priests, Nun in Cameroon Released, Diocese Directs “Rosary in Thanksgiving”

Oct 24, 2022

The nine people who were Kidnapped on September 16 from St. Mary's Catholic Nchang Parish of Mamfe Diocese in Cameroon, including five Catholic Priests and a Nun, have been released.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen speaking during the Consecration of Mons. Hieronymus Joya as Bishop of Kenya's Maralal Diocese. Credit: KCCB

Be Mindful of Persons “struggling very much” amid Drought: Nuncio in Kenya at Ordination

Oct 24, 2022

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has, during the Episcopal ordination of the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Maralal Diocese, appealed for solidarity with those “struggling very much” amid drought in the Northeastern region of the East African country. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama conferred alongside over 400 other Nigerians and foreigners, with the 2022 National Honours Award in the West African country. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Defends Decision to Accept Government Award amid Criticism

Oct 24, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has responded to those criticizing his decision to receive the state commendation for his “loyalty and patriotism to the country”, noting that the award was bestowed upon him by Nigerians who have trust in him and not the country’s President.

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Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusive Constitutional Reform Process in Zambia

Oct 24, 2022

Jesuit scholars in Zambia are calling on the administration of the Southern African nation to ensure the constitutional reform process is inclusive, taking into account “input of different interest groups”.

Pope Francis meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her 6-year-old daughter on Jan. 10, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Prays for Italy as First Female Prime Minister, a Catholic, Takes Office

Oct 24, 2022

Pope Francis offered a prayer for Italy on Sunday as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the country’s first female leader.

Official logo of the Synod on Synodality. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Students in Africa Pour Their Hearts Out to Bishops in Synodal Conversations

Oct 23, 2022

Catholic students from various universities across Africa have shared their Church experiences and concerns in a meeting they held with Bishops on the continent, expressing their desire “to be heard” and to be supported in the challenges they face.

Bishop Neil Frank of South Africa’s Mariannhill Diocese. Credit: SACBC

South African Catholic Bishop Seeking to Prioritize Budgeting Policies to Sustain Diocese

Oct 23, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of  Mariannhill Diocese in South Africa is seeking to put into place “good budgeting policies” as a priority in view of sustaining his Episcopal See.

Fr. Limukani Ndlovu of Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Bulawayo. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe Concerned about “dog-eat-dog politics”, Urges Citizen Welfare

Oct 23, 2022

A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese has expressed concern about the “dog-eat-dog” politics in the country saying it is the primary cause of suffering and hatred in the Southern African nation.