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Planned 2024 Meeting of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe Bishops to “address various challenges”
Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are to deliberate on “various challenges” bedeviling the people of God in the African region, including inequality, and concerns around the environment.
Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals, Expanding Body's Geographic Diversity
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from across the world at a Saturday morning consistory in St. Peter’s Square, reflecting on how the geographic expansion of the Church’s leadership represents a fulfillment of the promise of Pentecost.
Pope Francis Calls Silence "essential" at Prayer Vigil for Synod on Synodality
Pope Francis told those gathered at an ecumenical prayer vigil days before the opening of the Synod on Synodality that silence is essential for Christians.
We Asked the New Cardinals: How Should the Church Evangelize the World Today?
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals for the Catholic Church on Saturday. The men, whose ages range from 49 to 96, come from 15 different countries and five continents.
Catechists in Zimbabwe Urged to Indiscriminately Spread God’s Love, Mercy to All
The Archbishop of Bulawayo Archdiocese in Zimbabwe has called upon catechists in the Southern African nation to spread God’s love and mercy among all the people without discrimination.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Honored for “exceptional” Leadership Skills
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has been honored by the country’s NewsWatch Newspaper for his “exceptional skills” in leading the people of God and managing the property of the Cameroonian Episcopal See.
Kenyan Diocese Embarks on 160-Mile Foot Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine for Prayer Day
Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has seen off 200 pilgrims who are trekking some 160 miles to a Marian shrine where they will participate in the country’s annual prayer day slated for October 7.
Why Creation of a Cardinal Means a Lot for South Sudan: Catholic Official
The creation of the Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan during a consistory scheduled for September 30 means a lot for the East-Central African country that will be having a Cardinal for the first time, a Catholic official in the country has said.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Calls for Collective Action to Curb Illegal Migration
Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of Angola’s Mbanza Congo Diocese has called for collection action in curbing migration, a phenomenon he describes as “complex”, requiring careful analysis.
Pope Calls for an End to Global Food Waste
Food waste, the pope said, “shows an arrogant disregard for everything that, in social and human terms, lies behind food production.”
Pope Francis Denounces "body-shaming," Admits to Bullying Overweight Friend as a Child
Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize.
What is a Consistory? Your Questions Answered
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory.
German Bishops Conclude Tense Gathering with all Eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to more significant debates.
Celibacy is not a Direct Cause of Sexual Abuse, Jesuit Expert Says
The psychologist said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a ministry poorly lived and not fully accepted.”
Catholic Bishops Call for Concerted Efforts in Finding Peace in North Rift Kenya
A section of Catholic Bishops in Kenya are calling for concerted efforts to find lasting peace in the country’s North Rift region which has been hit by security challenges caused by violent conflicts involving cattle rustling among pastoralist groups.
Bishops in Benin Call for Prayers for Deadly Fire Victims on Feast of Archangels
Catholic Bishops in Benin have expressed their solidarity with families of over 35 people who died in a September 23 fire incident at a shop in the southeastern part of the country, announcing a day of prayer in memory of those who died in the inferno.
“Be faithful and zealous”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has challenged the three Deacons he ordained to the Priesthood on September 24 to be “faithful and zealous” in their ministry.
Caritas South Sudan Reaches Out to Hundreds of Households from War-Torn Sudan
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, has reached out to hundreds of households fleeing the war that broke out in Sudan on April 15.
Catholic Church’s New Cardinals Explain Why They Chose Their Spiritual Mottos
Episcopal mottos are selected when a Catholic priest is consecrated as a bishop and are traditionally found at the base of his coat of arms.
How Pope Francis Spread Devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
This popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult marriage.
