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Bishop Merhakristos Gobezayehu Getachew Yilm of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia during his consecration on February 9. Credit: Catholic Bishop's Conference of Ethiopia Facebook page

Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions

Mar 20, 2025

The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.

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Dr. Sergio Alfieri answers questions from the media at a press conference regarding Pope Francis’ health on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis’ Doctor: "We really thought we wouldn’t make it"

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria

Catholic Bishop’s Passionate Plea to the U.S. that Angered Nigerian Muslim Leaders and Government

Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “Satan and his accomplices”, Emphasizes Reliance on Word of God

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Cardinal Ambongo Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Gang Attack at Community of Religious Sisters in DR Congo

Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident. Credit: ACN

Burkinabe Diocese Hopes Suffering of Catholic Priest “held captive” for Six Years Won’t Be in Vain

Caritas Day 2025 in Angola: Catholic Bishop Urges Active Participation in Caritas’ Mission of Charity

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Credit: Loreto Sisters, Eastern Africa Province/Sr. Santrina Tumusiime/Nairobi

We Celebrate God’s Fidelity, “memorial, gratitude”: Catholic Bishop at Diamond Jubilee of Kenyan Pioneer Loreto Sisters

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria

Catholic Bishop’s Passionate Plea to the U.S. that Angered Nigerian Muslim Leaders and Government

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Planned Protests against Kidnapping, Killing in Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “to honour our martyrs”: Convener

Let’s “continue to pray for him”: Cardinal in South Africa Appeals for Spiritual Solidarity with Ailing Pope Francis

Fr. John Ubaechu. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri

Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Cardinal Ambongo Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Gang Attack at Community of Religious Sisters in DR Congo

Young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli — Maddy (far left) and Constaza (far right) — emphasized the importance of continuing prayers for Pope Francis. The pope was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025.  / Credit: Photo courtesy of Paty/Club Arcogrande

"We can make him feel better": Children’s Prayers for Pope Francis

Dr. Sergio Alfieri answers questions from the media at a press conference regarding Pope Francis’ health on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis’ Doctor: "We really thought we wouldn’t make it"

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for Just, Transparent, and Peaceful Presidential Election in October 2025

Caritas Day 2025 in Angola: Catholic Bishop Urges Active Participation in Caritas’ Mission of Charity

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