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Pope Francis Appoints Gibraltarian Cleric His Representative in Benin

Feb 7, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mark Gerard Miles as his representative in the West African country of Benin.

Bishop-elect Inácio Lucas of Mozambique’s Guruè Diocese / Courtesy Photo

Bishops, Clergy in Mozambique’s Guruè Diocese Elated at New Bishop’s Appointment

Feb 7, 2021

The appointment of a new Bishop for Mozambique’s Diocese of Guruè is being celebrated, with some Bishops and members of the Clergy expressing their gratitude to God and prayers for the Bishop-elect.

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On St. Bakhita Day: Global Prayer Marathon to Mark World Day of Prayer against Trafficking

Feb 7, 2021

Catholics across the globe will take part in an online prayer marathon on Monday marking the world day of prayer against trafficking.

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Church in Swaziland Seeking Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes in Fight against COVID-19

Feb 6, 2021

The people of God in Swaziland’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini have been invited to seek the intercession of our Lady of Lourdes in the fight against second wave and new variant of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of the homeless youths in prison that Salesian MIssionaries are supporting in Madagascar / Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS)

Salesians in Madagascar Offering “second chance” to Homeless Youths Living in “prisons”

Feb 6, 2021

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar are offering a “second chance” to homeless youths living in prisons.

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Nigerian Archbishop Exhorts Clerics to Speak Out against Evil, “but not with hate”

Feb 6, 2021

A Nigerian Archbishop has exhorted Clerics to exercise their prophetic role as “ministers of God,” speaking out against evil in society but doing so without giving into feelings of hatred.

Students at Don Bosco Vocational Training Center during graduation on Tuesday, January 2 / Fr. Lazar Arasu/ Don Bosco Vocational Training Center

Over 100 Youth Beat COVID-19 Challenges to Graduate at Catholic Technical School in Uganda

Feb 5, 2021

Youth from vulnerable backgrounds, most of them refugees from South Sudan, have graduated at Don Bosco Vocational Training Center (DB VTC) in Palabek, a technical institution located in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu after several setbacks, including COVID-19 lockdown which affected learning in the East African country.

JRS Programme Manager Felix Omollo (R) with UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi visiting a JRS project in Yambio, South Sudan. / Jesuit Refugee Service Eastern Africa

Jesuits, UNHCR Partner to Improve Living Conditions of Deprived Populations in South Sudan

Feb 5, 2021

The leadership of the international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to improve the living conditions of deprived populations in South Sudan.

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Churches in South Africa Reopen Under Revised COVID-19 Restrictions

Feb 5, 2021

Some Catholic Prelates in South Africa have announced the resumption of public worship in their respective jurisdictions following the readjustment of level three COVID-19 restrictions by the country’s President.

Fr Michael Mutai, a Clergy of Kenya's Eldoret Diocese, serving as Parish Priest of Good Shepherd Kakuma of Lodwar Diocese in Kenya. / Courtesy photo

Kenyan Priest Who Left Formation to Work as Security Officer Recounts Painful Journey

Feb 5, 2021

Growing up, Fr Michael Mutai always wanted to become a Priest of the Catholic Church. It is this deep desire that steered the Kenyan Catholic Priest against all odds including abject poverty, an illness and discouragement to eventually realize his long-term dream.

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Catholic Schools in Juba, South Sudan Maintain Old Schedule after Change of Time Zone

Feb 5, 2021

While South Sudan has officially changed from East African Time (E.A.T.) zone to Central African Time (C.A.T.), the leadership of Catholic Schools in the country’s Metropolitan Archdiocese of Juba has decided to stick to their previous schedule.

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Ahead of Ash Wednesday, Archdiocese in Ghana Issues Fresh Liturgical Guidelines

Feb 5, 2021

Ahead of the beginning of the Lenten Season, the leadership of Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese has issued fresh COVID-19 measures to guide liturgical celebrations.

Caritas Kasama handing food to flood victims within Kasama Archdiocese / Fr Nicholas Kalominwa/Kasama Archdiocese

Over 100 Households in Zambia Benefit from Caritas Kasama Following Floods

Feb 5, 2021

Members of over 100 households in Zambia’s Archdiocese of Kasama have received aid from the development and humanitarian arm of the Zambian Metropolitan, Caritas Kasama, after their crops were submerged by floods. 

St. Joseph and the Christ child. / Fr. Donald Calloway

Leadership of Gabon’s Port-Gentil Diocese Issues Guidelines for Year of St. Joseph

Feb 4, 2021

The leadership of Gabon’s Diocese of Port-Gentil has issued pastoral orientations to guide the people of God in the Ecclesiastical See throughout the Year dedicated to St. Joseph.

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On International Day of Human Fraternity, Cleric in Zimbabwe Reflects on Friendship Value

Feb 4, 2021

On the occasion of the first International Day of Human Fraternity marked Thursday, February 4, a Cleric in Zimbabwe has underscored the worthiness of friendship amid “pandemic and psycho-spiritual dryness.”

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Cleric in Sudan Urges Calm amid Protests Over Hiked Food Prices

Feb 4, 2021

As Sudanese protesters continue to occupy roads in different parts of the nation demanding reforms over deteriorating economy under its new administration, a member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the country has called on the citizens to have hope amid desperation.

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Go Beyond “endless episcopal statements” in Fight for Justice, Peace in Africa: Bishop

Feb 4, 2021

Catholic leaders in Africa need to go beyond the issuance of multiple statements in their fight for justice, peace, and reconciliation, a Nigerian Bishop has said in a virtual conference.

Members of the congregation of Our Lady Star of the Sea working in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Bomadi / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)

Nuns in Remote Parts of Nigeria Receive Boost from International Charity Organization

Feb 4, 2021

Members of the Congregation of Our Lady Star of the Sea serving in Nigeria’s Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi situated South of the West African country have received a financial boost from the international charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International to continue their apostolate in the mission characterized with hardship.

Dorothy Atuhaire Ssonko, animating Children's liturgy on the Uganda Catholic Television / Uganda Catholic Television

Children’s Year of St. Joseph Initiative in Uganda Attracts Countrywide Participation

Feb 3, 2021

An initiative by children at Namugongo Catholic Parish of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese to mark the Year of St Joseph has spread to other Parishes across the East African country, attracting other children who are eager to learn about the Saint.

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Be Bearers of “light of hope” amid COVID-19, Zambian Bishops to Consecrated Persons

Feb 3, 2021

Catholic Bishops in Zambia have encouraged consecrated persons in the Southern African country to strive to be beacons of hope amid COVID-19-related challenges.