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St. Bakhita, “strong example of being hopeful”: Vatican Cardinal at Mass in South Sudan
St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, is a model of resilience and hope worth emulating, the Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has said.
Postponing Polls Threat to Senegal’s “enviable democratic credentials”: Catholic Entity
The decision to postpone of the presidential elections in Senegal threatens the West African country’s democratic reputation, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has said.
PMC Members “pillars” of Vocations to Religious Life: Pontifical Mission Official in Kenya
Members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC), a society founded on the motto “children helping children” that aims to the Catholic faith to children from 0-14 years, are a key source of and strength to vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, an official of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Kenya has said.
“Nigeria fast becoming a hostile, killing field”: Catholic Bishops in Ibadan Province
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) are alarmed by the recurrent and “pervasive” security challenges in the West African nation, which they compare to a battlefield characterized with hostility and killing.
In New Book, Cardinal Highlights His “unwavering commitment” to Fostering Peace in Nigeria
In a new book, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has highlighted his involvement in peacebuilding initiatives in his native country of Nigeria, and across the globe.
Shun “temptation of material attachment”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique to Consecrated
Women and men Religious need to make every effort to free their hearts from worldly attractions if they have to advance the Kingdom of God, Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has said.
“Very worrying”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya on Violence in Families, Urges Love, Respect
Increased cases of violence involving family members in Kenya is “very worrying”, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kitui has said.
St. Bakhita “a firm presence in my vocational journey”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Italian-born Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan traces his journey to Religious and Missionary life to St. Josephine Bakhita.
Pupils Abducted from Nigerian Christian School Freed, Driver Killed, Bishops Lament
Six children and two teachers of Apostolic Faith Church Primary and Secondary School, Emure, who were reportedly abducted while returning home on a bus after school hours on January 29 have regained their freedom.
At PMS Kenya Annual Meeting, Bishop Calls for Contemporary “effective evangelizers”
The contemporary world needs “effective evangelizers”, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya’s Lodwar Diocese has told officials of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the East African nation.
Marian Grotto in Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Vandalized, Investigations Ongoing
The Marian Grotto of Our Lady of the Fields Mbandjock Parish of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Obala has been vandalized, the Parish Priest has said.
After Day of Prayer, Deceased Catholic Women Had “reconciled with God”: Bishop in Kenya
The members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Kenya, who died in a road accident while returning from the National Prayer Day on February 3 were at peace with God, Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela has said.
Catholic Laity in Senegal in “total disagreement” with Postponing General Elections
Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal do not approve of the decision to postpone the general elections that were previously scheduled to take place on February 25.
“Tired, dismissive of assurances”: Catholic Bishops in Nigerian Province on Insecurity
Nigerians no longer take seriously the pronouncements and “assurances” from State authority regarding security challenges in the West African nation, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have said.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for Blood Donation ahead of World Day for the Sick
Ahead of the 2024 World Day for the Sick, Catholic Bishops in Tanzania are appealing to the people of God in the East African nation to voluntarily donate blood as a way of demonstrating their love for the life of others.
Live “your Charisms” in 2025 Jubilee Year Preparation: Kenyan Archbishop to Consecrated
The Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya has encouraged women and men Religious to seek “the deeper meaning” of their respective Charisms and live them in preparation for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
“Secularism is killing our world”, Kenyan Archbishop Laments, Urges Prayer, Conversion
The rise of secularism, characterized by an emphasis on the monetary value of things is a cause for concern, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Mombasa Archdiocese has said.
Foster Gospel Values “right from within our communities”: Kenyan Archbishop to Consecrated
There is need for women and men Religious to promote the values that characterized the public life of Jesus Christ, starting off from their respective communities, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Concerned about “unstable” Marriages, Urges “love from the heart”
The rise in marital instability in Kenya is a cause for concern, Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kitui has said.
“Strictly observe celibacy”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to New Deacon at Ordination
Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has called upon the new Deacon he ordained on February 3 to remain faithful to his vow of celibacy.
