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Catholic Students in Africa Pour Their Hearts Out to Bishops in Synodal Conversations
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.
South African Catholic Bishop Seeking to Prioritize Budgeting Policies to Sustain Diocese
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.
Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe Concerned about “dog-eat-dog politics”, Urges Citizen Welfare
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.
Somalia On “fast track towards famine”, Catholic Entity Warns, Calls for Immediate Action
The Horn of African nation of Somalia is headed for famine, an official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trόcaire, has warned, and called on the international community “to act and act now” to alleviate the suffering of the people.
More than 840,000 Responded to the Pope’s Call to Pray the Rosary for Peace
More than 840,000 people from 140 countries joined in praying the rosary Oct. 18 to ask for peace and unity throughout the world.
Pope Francis Warns of the Danger of "spiritual arrogance"
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God.
Pope Francis Announces that World Youth Day Registration is Open
With a click on a tablet in front of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis became the first person to register for the next World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal.
Pope Francis: "It is good to adore in silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament"
It is good to “waste time adoring” Christ present in the Holy Eucharist, Pope Francis said on Saturday.
Fatima, Vatican II, and the World’s Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council is not the only notable anniversary currently being celebrated by the Church.
The Papal “long-awaited” Ecumenical Visit among Ongoing Reflections of Bishops in Sudan
The postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan that is to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is among the deliberations at the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC), a member of the Conference has said.
New Regional Director in Southern Africa Commits to Realization of Plenary Resolutions
The newly appointed Director of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has told ACI Africa that one of his commitments will be to make the resolutions of the 13th IMBISA plenary assembly a reality.
New Member of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to Focus on Abuse Prevention
The newly appointed member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has told ACI Africa that their task is to work on strategies to prevent abuse of children.
Bishop in Eswatini Bemoans Killings of Police, Reiterates Call for “national dialogue”
The Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese has bemoaned the killings of security officers in the Southern African Kingdom.
Benedict XVI Reflects on Vatican II in New Letter
In a new letter, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI characterizes the Second Vatican Council as “not only meaningful, but necessary.”
Catholic Nun among Seven Killed Following Attack on Catholic Mission Hospital in DR Congo
A Catholic Nun serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Butembo-Beni Diocese is among seven people who were reportedly killed on Thursday, October 20 morning when gunmen attacked a Catholic Mission hospital in Maboya village.
Human Rights Entities Decry “arbitrary detention” of Catholic Bishop, Priests in Eritrea
The Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have condemned the arrest and detention of a Catholic Bishop and Priests in Eritrea.
Synodality, “a pastoral imperative” for Catholic Church in Congo Brazzaville: Bishops
Synodality is “a pastoral imperative” for the people of God in Congo Brazzaville as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said.
Catholic Bishops in Benin Call for “transparent, truly inclusive, peaceful elections”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have renewed their call for legislative elections that are “free, transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful.”
Vatican’s Secretary of State to EWTN: Truth Must be "fearlessly upheld"
The Vatican’s Secretary of State told employees and collaborators of EWTN this week that the truth must be “fearlessly upheld” with a merciful and listening style.
Pope Francis Welcomes Opening of Jewish-Catholic Center at Polish University
Pope Francis has welcomed the establishment of a Center for Catholic-Jewish Relations in Poland and called for a deepening appreciation of a common heritage.
