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Christmas, New Year Message: Ivorian Bishop Cautions against “trivializing” Reconciliation
The Catholic Bishop of Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast has cautioned against “trivializing” reconciliation, which he says is a familiar term in the West African nation.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Feted for “commitment, dedication” to the Vulnerable
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has been listed as one of the most outstanding personalities in the West African nation for his dedicated service to the vulnerable in the Archdiocese headquartered in the country’s capital city, Freetown.
Catholic Priests and Bishops in Nigeria Told to “rise above tribal sentiments”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese has told Catholic Priests and Bishops not to view the priesthood and office of the Bishop along tribal lines.
Pope Francis, Church “not enemies of the Jewish people”: Southern African Bishops to Rabbi
The Catholic Church in general and Pope Francis in particular are not against the Jewish people, members of the of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have told Warren Goldstein, a Chief Rabbi in South Africa.
“I express my vote of confidence in you”: Bishop in Christmas Letter to Nigerian Youth
Nigerian youth have the potentiality to excel in life despite the myriad of challenges they face in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said.
Catholic Entity’s Project Seeks to Lower Maternal Deaths in Zambia
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been running a program in Zambia that seeks to reduce maternal mortality rates in the southern African country.
Uganda’s Religious Leaders Emphasize Parents' Role in Understanding HIV/AIDS
Religious leaders in Uganda have emphasized the role of parents in helping children understand HIV/AIDS.
“We formally forbid all blessings of homosexual couples”: Catholic Bishops in Cameroon
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have added their voice to other Catholic Church leaders, who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.
Let’s Seek “God’s will in humble prayer”: Archbishop of Nairobi in Christmas Message
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph is a model of family life, the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese has said, and underscored the need to emulate the Holy Family of Nazareth in seeking the will of God “in humble prayer”.
Angolan Catholic Archdiocese Launches Christmas Initiative to Support the Vulnerable
The Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has launched a Christmas Solidarity Initiative to reach out to thousands of vulnerable persons in Parishes within the Metropolitan See.
Pope Francis on Christmas: Saying "yes" to the Prince of Peace Means Saying "no" to War
On the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Pope Francis called for an end to war in the Holy Land and throughout the world as well as the arms trade that fuels it.
Midnight Mass in Bethlehem: Patriarch Addresses Gazan Christians, Calls for End to War
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, presided over midnight Mass for Christmas at the Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem, addressing the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on Gazans and sharing the news that on Christmas Eve the local Church was able to deliver supplies to the people taking refuge at Holy Family Parish in Gaza.
Nairobi Archbishop Prohibits Blessing of Irregular Unions, Explains “concept of blessing”
Members of the Clergy in the territory covered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya have been barred from implementing Fiducia Supplicans in the Metropolitan See, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”.
“Seek repentance, always hope for a better life”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique to Inmates
A Catholic Bishop in Mozambique has called upon inmates at Sofala Provincial Penitentiary in the country’s Sofala Province that is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira to look out for God’s forgiveness and foster the hope for better days.
Full text: Pope Francis’ Homily for Christmas 2023
The full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, delivered on Dec. 24, 2023, in St. Peter’s Basilica.
At Christmas, Let’s Name, Address “our unpeaceful situations”: Southern African Bishops
Christmas season can be meaningful for the people of God in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa if they name and address their situations of lack of peace, Catholic Bishops in the three-nation Conference have said.
“Exercise a lot of caution”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Road Users During Christmas
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Malindi has called on Kenyans traveling from cities in the East African country for Christmas celebrations with their families to exercise caution on the roads to avoid causing accidents.
“Facilitate wellbeing, rights of migrants”: Catholic Official in Nigeria to Stakeholders
The Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has called on the government and citizens of the West African nation to foster the livelihood of migrants, respecting their rights as persons.
Catholic Entity in Cameroon “brings joy” to Vulnerable Children in Christmas Initiative
Give Hope to Our Children (GHOC), a Catholic Association run by a Priest of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese, has reached out to hundreds of vulnerable children in a Christmas initiative aimed at sharing love, giving hope, and bringing joy to the needy.
In Christmas Message, Catholic Bishops in Chad Call for Walking “together in justice”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are calling on the people of God in the North-Central African nation to “walk together in justice.”
