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Bishops in Ireland Reaching Out to Flood Victims in Somalia with Humanitarian Support
Bishops in Ireland, through their development arm, Trócaire, are providing healthcare and nutrition services to victims of floods caused by the ongoing El Nino rains in Somalia.
New Bishops in DR Congo Pledge to Foster Togetherness and Collaboration
The newly appointed Bishops for Basankusu and Kamina Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to always seek to foster togetherness and collaboration with the people of God under their pastoral care.
Pope Francis: "Trust frees, fear paralyzes"
Pope Francis during his weekly Angelus highlighted the two different ways of approaching God, one based on fear and the other on trust.
"A battle inside us": Hebrew Catholics in the Holy Land Wrestle with Challenges of War
The Israel-Hamas war has brought challenges to Hebrew Catholics in Israel, but the diverse and vibrant community holds on to its faith as a guide and consolation.
Bishops in Ghana Join Call to Shun Religious-Based Incitement ahead of Polls
Members of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana, among them Catholic Bishops, have condemned social media publications that they say seek to divide Ghanaians along religious lines ahead of the country’s December 2024 elections.
Bishops in Zambia Decry Shrinking Democracy for Leaders Opposed to Government
Politicians who are opposed to the government in Zambia are being denied their freedom of expression, Catholic Bishops in the southern African country have said, and decried what they term as a shrinking democracy in the country.
Bishops in Southern Africa Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Holy Land
Dioceses covered by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the Liturgical year by praying for peace in the Holy Land.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Denounces Bad Governance, “doesn't conform to God's will”
Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of Angola’s Mbanza Congo Diocese has denounced bad governance by authorities in the country, saying it “doesn't conform to God’s will.”
Pope Francis to meet with families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza
Vatican spokesman says that with these meetings, "exclusively humanitarian in nature," Pope Francis wants to show his spiritual closeness to the suffering of each person.
What’s Next in the Vatican’s Trial of Cardinal Becciu
After almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu is a defendant, is winding down.
Pro-Lifers in Nigeria Join 20 Organizations Opposed to EU Pro-Abortion Agreement
Pro-lifers and other Catholic entities in Nigeria have joined other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are sharply opposed to the agreement between the European Union and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states which they say paves way for abortion and same-sex marriages.
Bishop in Kenya Urges Ministers of Holy Communion to Be "Christ-like"
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Muranga in Kenya has urged the people of God under his pastoral care, especially those who distribute Holy Communion to do it with reverence.
“Take action”: Bishops in Angola Want State to Ban Churches Disregarding Family Values
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called on the state to take action against churches that undermine the “life and social harmony of families.”
Pope Francis Meets Cameroonian Migrant Who Survived Tunisia-Libya Desert
Pope Francis has me with a Cameroonian mgriant who lost his wife and daughter in the desert between Libya and Tunisia last July.
Altar Vandalized, Sacred Vessels Stolen from Sacred Heart Basilica in France
During the night of Nov. 14–15, unidentified persons destroyed the altar and stole sacred vessels from the Sacred Heart Basilica in the Archdiocese of Rouen.
Explainer: Why Can’t a Catholic Join the Freemasons?
The Vatican recently reaffirmed that active membership in Freemasonry by Catholics is not permissible.
Pope Meets with Priests, Families to Confront Poverty, Social Marginalization
Pope Francis met with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture in the Parish of Santa Maria Madre dell’Ospitalità in Villa Verde on Thursday evening.
Cameroonian Archbishop on Why Synod on Synodality in Rome was Special
The October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was a “special” moment for the Universal Church, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon who participated in the Rome meeting has said.
Catholic Sisters from Africa Equipped with Skills to Foster Cohesion in Communities
Catholic Sisters from diverse cultural backgrounds who live in a community are bound to experience conflicts, and must learn to embrace their diversity, those who attended a workshop on “interculturality” in Nairobi, Kenya have said, sharing their biggest takeaways from the week-long event.
Tanzanian Archdiocese Seeks Information for First President’s Canonization
The Catholic Church in Tanzania is seeking information about the life and heroic virtues of the Servant of God Julius Kambarage Nyerere to proceed with his cause of beatification and canonization.
