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Pope Francis Opens Two New Laundromats for the Homeless in Turin, Italy
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products.
World Day of Poor: Bishops in Malawi Urge Catholic Media to Foster “solidarity” Narratives
Catholic media entities in Malawi have been asked to raise awareness about the upcoming World Day of the Poor and encourage solidarity with poor members of society.
Nigerian Cardinal Urges President to Serve Indiscriminately after Court Upholds Win
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “now face his work” and serve all without bias after the Supreme Court affirmed his victory following the disputed February 25 presidential elections.
AMECEA Eulogizes South Sudanese Bishop as “faithful servant” Who Lived the Beatitudes
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa have eulogized the late South Sudanese Bishop Paride Taban who passed on the Solemnity of All Saints as one who was dedicated to the nation’s peace and reconciliation.
Be “models, living witnesses” of Faith to Children: Angolan Catholic Archbishop to Parents
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola has urged parents in the Southern African nation to live a life that offers their respective children an opportunity to embrace and nurture their Christian faith.
South Sudan Needs Sincere, Unconditional Love to “be in peace”: Catholic Bishop
South Sudan needs sincere and unconditional love to “be in peace”, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the country’s Yei Diocese has said.
Tens of Thousands of Dollars Spent in Rescuing Pastoral Agents in Nigerian Diocese: Bishop
Insecurity is impoverishing the Church in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said, noting that in the northern part of the country alone, over 30 million naira (US$38,100) has been spent to rescue pastoral agents.
Niger Experiencing “complicated situation” Three Months After Coup: Missionary Priest
Three months after the July 26 military Coup in Niger, the West African nation is experiencing a rise in the prices of products, a situation that a Catholic Missionary Priest in the country says has led to the suffering of many people.
Late Bishop of Kwito-Bié Diocese Remembered for Missionary Work in Angola
Bishop José Nambi of Kwito-Bié Diocese in Angola, who died on 31 October 2022, has been remembered for his missionary contribution to the Church in the Southern African nation.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese Eulogized as “symbol of peace” in South Sudan
Tributes are pouring in for Bishop Paride Taban, the first Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, with many remembering the Bishop who died on Wednesday, November 1 for his dedication to peace in the East Central African nation.
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, Be "humble laborers" for the Church
At a Mass for Pope Benedict XVI and deceased cardinals and bishops on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians, especially pastors, to be the humble servants of others.
“We felt the Holy Spirit was at work”: Nigerian Archbishop on Synod in Rome
Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said delegates “felt the Holy Spirit was at work.”
What Entails the Call to “theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”?
Delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops encouraged Catholic Bishops in Africa under their collective forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), “to promote theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”.
“A spiritual, missionary revival”: Cameroonian Archbishop on Synod on Synodality Fruits
The Universal Church expects a spiritual and missionary revival in all aspects, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said.
"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Pope Francis Prays for Peace and Hope on All Souls’ Day
Pope Francis prayed for peace, hope, and mercy at a Mass to mark All Souls’ Day on a rainy morning at the Rome War Cemetery.
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.
One Year after Meeting with Pope Francis, Young Africans Celebrate Growth
It has been a year since young people in Africa had a virtual dialogue with Pope Francis, where the Holy Father challenged them to keep their roots intact, to never stop dreaming, and to be their own evangelizers.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese Dies on All Saints Day at 87
Bishop Paride Taban, the first Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has passed on Wednesday, November 1, Feast of All Saints. He was aged 87.
