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Pope Francis: Be Christians Who "leap for joy" in the Face of Life
Pope Francis told those gathered Saturday at a Mass in Marseille, France, to be Christians who “leap for joy” in the face of life’s challenges — with hearts ready to encounter the Lord and others.
Synod on Synodality: Zambian Catholic Bishop Urges Prayer, “invocation of the Holy Spirit”
Bishop Edwin Mwansa Mulandu of Mpika Diocese in Zambia has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to pray for the success of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on October 4 in Rome.
International Peace Day: Caritas Official Lauds Sierra Leone’s Post-War Healing Progress
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown has, in his message on the International Day of Peace, lauded Sierra Leoneans for rising from the country’s civil war devastation, noting that the West African nation has room to work for sustainable cohesion.
Silver Jubilee: Priest in Nigeria Lauded for “ability to embrace all without prejudice”
Fr. Peter Hassan, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese, has been lauded for his ability to “transcend narrow ethnic boundaries”, embracing “all without prejudice, jealousy, or hatred” in his 25 years of Priestly ministry.
At Death Anniversary, Zambian Catholic Bishop Remembered as “one who lived selflessly”
The late Bishop Dennis Harold De Jong of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has been remembered as a selfless servant, who paid keen attention to the plight of the poor and needy members of society.
Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s "a duty of humanity" to Save Migrants Abandoned at Sea
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the pope said Sept. 22.
Synod on Synodality: Read the Final List of Delegates
The Vatican has published the final list of names of those participating in the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly in October, including laypeople.
New Priests in Nigeria Urged to Prepare Homilies “diligently”, Preach Jesus, Not to Curse
The 11 newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria have been urged to pay keen attention to their life as ministers of the word of God and the Eucharist, preparing their homilies with diligence.
Liberia’s Catholic Youth Leaders Urged to Help Foster Peace ahead of General Elections
The President of the Catholic Archdiocesan Youth Assembly (AYA) in Liberia is calling on young people to help foster peace during the country’s electioneering period.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Nigeria, Auxiliary Bishop in Mozambique
Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Zaria and a second Auxiliary Bishop for Maputo Archdiocese in Mozambique.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Cautions Christians against Superstition, Urges Prudence
The Archbishop of Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese has cautioned Christians of Holy Cross Canhé Parish of his Metropolitan See against superstitions, and urged them to “be astute and prudent” in their faith practice.
Spanish Priests Criticize Radio Personalities Who Say Mother Teresa Took Advantage of Poor
On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”
Where is St. Matthew? A Visit to His Tomb
The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.
Catholic Peace Entity Condemns Rampant Sexual Enslavement of Mozambican Christians
Reports have emerged of Islamist Jihadists operating in Mozambique forcefully converting abducted Christian women into Islam and sexually enslaving some of them.
Seminarians in Angolan Diocese Cautioned against “excessive use of social media”
Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has cautioned Seminarians in his Episcopal See against “excessive use of social media.”
Forgiving “genuinely, quickly only way to end” Nigeria’s Multifront Violence: Archbishop
The practice of forgiveness is the “only way” to bring an end to violence in Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Upgrade your teaching methods”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has challenged Catechists in his Episcopal See to consider revising their methods of reaching catechism, to facilitate a better understanding of the Church doctrine as they practice their vocation in this era and time.
Pope Francis Lauds St. Daniel Comboni’s “apostolic zeal”, Efforts to End Slavery in Africa
St. Daniele Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan.
Christian Entity Wants Egypt to Review Education Material “insulting” Non-Muslims
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights entity, is calling on authorities in Egypt to initiate reforms in the country’s education sector, including reviewing material that the entity says is insulting to non-Muslims.
Jesuit Entity Reaching Out to Refugees in Chad in “a multidisciplinary approach”
The Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing a formal education initiative targeting refugees in Chad through what the officials of the entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have described as “a multidisciplinary approach”.
