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New leadership of Catholic Women in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “be bold in mission, sacrifice for others”
The Chaplain of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has urged the newly elected leadership of CWA to embrace their mission with boldness and a spirit of sacrifice.
“Welcoming migrants a Christian faith obligation”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has said welcoming migrants is not just a human duty but a requirement of the Christian faith.
“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.
Marist Brothers in Africa Commit to Synodality, Missionary Life at Gathering in Nigeria
Members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, commonly known as simply the Marist Brothers in Africa have expressed their commitment to fostering synodality and missionary life in their respective missions.
Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”
Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Encourages Christians to Persevere in Evangelization amid Persecution
Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African country to persist in their evangelization efforts despite ongoing persecution meted against them.
“Simple yet sacred”: Pilgrims on Canonization Mass of Founder Whose Members Were First Commissioned to Kenya
While the Canonization Mass of Blessed Joseph Allamano alongside 13 others took place in “simplicity”, the celebration had a deep “spiritual significance”, pilgrims at the Sunday, October 20 event have said.
Pope Francis Honors Ugandan Pilgrims on 60th Anniversary of Martyrs' Canonization
During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a large group of Ugandan pilgrims, including the Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo.
“Let us be selfless in our giving for the missions”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in Mission Sunday Message
On the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday marked on October 20, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese has called on Catholics to embrace selflessness in their support for the Church's mission work
Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”
The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.
“Sacred duty”: Church Leaders in Mauritius Call for Responsible Participation in General Elections
Church leaders in Mauritius have underscored the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and are calling for responsible participation in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Consolata Missionaries Founder Canonization Time to Sing “Magnificat”: Kenyan-born Superior General, 1,300 to Witness
The joy that the Blessed Virgin Mary expressed after exchanging greetings with Elizabeth in her song of the Magnificat is inspiring members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) at the canonization of their founder, Blessed Joseph Allamano.
Fr. Allamano’s Total Reliance on Missionaries of His Institute Confirmation “mission is not ours”: Kenyan Consolata Nun
The total reliance of the founder of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) on the Priests, women and men Religious and Laity he formed in Italy to go to evangelize elsewhere reinforces the notion that the mission and the work of evangelization belongs to the Lord.
Cardinal in Embattled South Sudan says Synodal Journey Helping to Resolve “many human problems”
Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan has underscored the important role of the multi-year Synod on Synodality in addressing the socio-political and humanitarian crises facing South Sudan and other regions of the continent.
“We’ve been looking forward”: Consolata Bishop in Africa Retraces Journey to Institute ahead of Founder’s Canonization
The Canonization of Blessed Joseph Allamano is an occasion that members of the two Institutes he founded have been looking forward to for close to a century, Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León of the Catholic Diocese of Manzini in the Kingdom of Eswatini has said.
Pope Francis Cautions Youths in Southern Africa to Be Aware of the “traps” of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Pope Francis has cautioned young people in South Africa against life’s “traps” of alcohol and drug abuse.
Religious Leaders in Kenya Call for Calm amid Historic Impeachment of Country’s Deputy President
Kenyan lawmakers have impeached the country’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, in one of the most historic ousters in the East African country.
“Be builders of our Church”: Catholic Bishops in Congo Brazzaville to Young People in a Synodal Church
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have urged young people in the Central African nation to be builders in line with the Synod on Synodality theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”.
“The Church cannot remain silent”: SECAM President Speaks Out against Exploitation of Africa’s Mineral Resources
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has urged the Church to take a firm stand against the illegal exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources.
Religious Leaders in Kenya Urge Government to Radically Redeem Country Shown to be “headed in wrong direction”
Religious leaders in Kenya have weighed in on the findings of an Infotrak research showing the East African country is “headed in the wrong direction”, and called for a radical shift in governance to redeem the country from what they describe as “a man-made disaster.”
