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Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent.
Sustaining “fragile missions” among Key Priorities of Kenya’s Pioneer Missionary Order
Members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) in Kenya, the country’s pioneer Religious and Missionary Order, have emphasized the need to sustain “fragile missions” in their six-day Provincial Chapter, which concluded on Friday, December 1.
Caritas Serving in Africa’s “forgotten crises” as Bigger Aid Follows the Media: Official
The more a crisis is highlighted by the media, the more likely it is to attract global aid, a Caritas official has said, noting that the humanitarian arm of the Church has distinguished itself for remaining committed to supporting those suffering in some of Africa’s crises that are not receiving a lot of press coverage.
Salesians Launch Career Program in Nigeria to Help Youth Identify Professional Goals
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has launched a new program to enable young Nigerians to navigate life by identifying their potential career paths.
Jesuits in Africa Call for Concerted Efforts in Fight against HIV/AIDS
The President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has called for collaborative efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent: "I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work"
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection.
Pioneer African Theologian Eulogized As a “man who took God seriously, gift to the Church”
Fr. Bénézet Bujo, one of the pioneer figures of African Theology, who was laid to rest on November 25 has been eulogized as a “man who took God seriously, legend, gift to the Church.”
Caritas Pledges Humanitarian Support for Families Displaced by Terrorism in Burkina Faso
Caritas Burkina Faso, supported by Caritas Internationalis (CI) will be providing aid and support aimed at strengthening livelihoods of vulnerable families displaced by terrorism in the West African nation.
Caritas Nigeria Urges Government to Speed Up Trial of Gender-Based Violence Perpetrators
Caritas Nigeria, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has called on the Nigerian government to speed up the prosecution and punishment of individuals involved in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the West African country.
Salesian Missionary in Liberia Calls for Release of Young Men Locked up Without Indictment
A member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Liberia is calling for the release of 63 young men locked up without indictment.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Laud Government for Efforts in Fighting HIV/AIDS
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have lauded the government of the Southern African nation for implementing policies they say have gone a long way in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.
What Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Seek to Champion at COP28
Catholic Bishops in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) region will be advocating for good governance in the extraction of minerals, and operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund among other issues at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Tells Couples to Stop Postponing Sacrament of Marriage
The Archbishop of Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya has encouraged those not married in Church to solemnize their marriages and to stop postponing the Sacrament so as to get closer to Christ.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Lift COVID-19 Restrictions on Church Activities
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have lifted COVID-19 restrictions during Eucharistic celebrations in the West Africa nation.
Major Seminary in Cameroon Earns Recognition for Producing “true pastors of souls”
St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui (STAMS) in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has been lauded for producing “true pastors of souls” in its 50 years of existence.
Cardinal Parolin Will Represent Pope Francis at Climate Conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities.
Let’s Not Gamble with Children’s Future: Kenyan Catholic Bishops on Disputed School Result
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have weighed in on the disputed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results that had numerous discrepancies, and cautioned the government against jeopardizing children's future through issuing of erroneous exam results.
Catholic Activists Launch Petition against HPV Vaccine in Nigeria
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, is calling on the Nigerian government to suspend the ongoing Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign in Nigeria, citing safety concerns.
Catholic Priest Urges Sierra Leoneans to Remain United Despite Peace Threats
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone is calling on the people of God in the nation to remain united and promote peace despite tensions that arose following an attack on the military barracks in the country’s capital Freetown and the release of some prisoners on November 26.
