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Pope Francis "deeply saddened" by Shooting at Prague University
A 24-year-old student opened fire in the university’s philosophy department building after first killing his father outside of Prague. The gunman killed himself after the rampage.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Consult “to provide unequivocal clarity” on Fiducia Supplicans
Catholic Bishops in Africa are consulting among themselves in view of issuing a “single synodal pronouncement” on Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”.
South African Jesuit Institute Defends Pope Francis against Chief Rabbi’s Accusations
The Jesuit Institute South Africa (JISA) has come to the defence of Pope Francis after Chief Rabbi in South Africa, Warren Goldstein, accused the Holy Father of “surreptitiously colluding with the forces of evil” in his remarks that “chastised” Israel’s war on Hamas.
“No possibility of blessing same-sex unions, activities”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria
Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18, does not permit the blessing of “same-sex unions and activities”, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have said.
Fiducia Supplicans: Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Urge Calmness, “firm” Faith
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have cautioned the people of God in their respective countries against “anxiety” amid controversies around Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
More Bishops Voice Criticism, Support for Vatican Document on Blessing Same-sex Couples
Some bishops, including Cardinal Gerhard Müller and several bishops in Africa, have firmly denounced the Vatican’s document.
Christian Foundation Condemns Attack on Church, Christian Homes in Egypt
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights group, has condemned attacks on Christian homes and a church building site in Al-Azeeb village in Samalout, Minya Province, Upper Egypt.
Almost All Christians Have Fled Southern Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah Bombing
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia militant group in Lebanon, began attacking Israel at the Israeli-Lebanese border following the beginning of the conflict.
We’ve No “rites for such things”: Bishop in Ghana on Blessing of Same-Sex Marriages
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has clarified that the blessing of same-sex marriages is not permissible in the West African country, noting that the Church does not even have the rites and prayers for such arrangements.
Blessing of Same-Sex Couples “not for implementation in Zambia”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have directed against the application of the Vatican declaration on the possibility for members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” explained in Fiducia Supplicans, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Defend Fiducia Supplicans, Say Not Endorsing Same-sex Marriages
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have defended Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
PMS Director in Indian Ocean Island Nations Appointed Apostolic Vicar in Mauritius
Pope Francis has appointed the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) for the territories of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (C.E.D.O.I.) the Apostolic Vicar for the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius.
Bishops Around the World Are Divided Over Vatican’s Same-sex Blessing Declaration
Some bishops are welcoming the news, some are approaching it with caution, while others are outright refusing to implement it.
TIMELINE: What Has the Catholic Church Said about Same-sex "blessings"?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded.
Salesians Realize Month-long Campaign on Value of Vocational Education in Rwanda
The Job Service Office of the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda organized a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the need to embrace vocation and technical education in the East African nation.
South Sudan Needs Trauma Healing to Address “sexual violence effects”: Catholic Official
Survivors of sexual violence in South Sudan need to be helped, the Coordinator of the Catholic Health Commission (CHC) in the East-Central African nation has said, and proposed the reestablishment of a trauma healing facility in the country.
Medical Students at Ugandan Catholic Institution Urged to Prioritize God’s Will in Service
Medical graduands at St. Francis Schools of Health Sciences (SFRASH) in Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Lugazi have been urged to seek for and prioritize the will of God in their professional duties.
Pope Francis Urges Humanitarian Response to Darien Migration Tragedy
“We need the joint effort of the most directly affected countries and the international community to prevent this tragic reality,” Pope Francis said.
Dissenting Priests in Syro-Malabar Church Protest Pope Francis’ Christmas Deadline
Tensions have risen in the Eastern Catholic Church in the Indian state of Kerala as the deadline approaches to implement a universal liturgy.
“Blessings for same sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have prohibited the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18 under the title, Fiducia Supplicans.
