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In the Holy Land, Franciscans are Keeping Doors to Holy Sites Open — for Now
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Israel suddenly found itself in a state of war. A barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and attacks by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated cities near the border resulted in the death of over 1,000 people. Among them were 11 American citizens as well as citizens from many other countries.
Loss, Damage Fund Be “accessible, comprehensive, restorative”: Faith Leaders to COP28
Faith leaders “from across the world” are calling on participants in the 28th Conference of Parties Climate Conference (COP28) scheduled for November 30 in Dubai to ensure that the recently created Loss and Damage Fund is “accessible, comprehensive, restorative and effective” to meet the needs of affected persons.
Prayer Appeal for “safe release” of 3 Nuns, Seminarian Abducted from Nigerian Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the “safe release” of three Catholic Nuns, a Seminarian and a driver reportedly abducted from Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese.
“Don’t give up on prayer”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon to Bereaved after Landslide
Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Yaoundé Archdiocese in Cameroon has encouraged bereaved families following the Sunday, October 8 fatal landslide in the capital city of the Central African nation to remain strong in the Lord, not giving up on prayer amid the challenging situation.
Comboni Sisters in Mozambique Lauded for Facilitating “proper education” for Women
Members of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) in Mozambique have been lauded for facilitating the realizing “proper education” for women in the Southern African nation.
“They want us to tremble”, Kenyan Archbishop Faults Proud Leaders, Urges Listening
The key message of the Synod on Synodality is listening, a virtue that most leaders in Kenya lack, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Nyeri Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Bishop Advocates for Formal Education in Angola’s Rural Communities
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Cabinda Diocese is advocating for formal education in the Southern African nation’s rural communities to address the challenge of rural-urban migration.
Synod on Synodality: Who is Overseeing the Draft Report at the End of the Assembly?
Synod on Synodality delegates elected this week the members of a commission who will supervise the drafting of a “synthesis report.”
Synod on Synodality Asks Members to Foster Communion with the Marginalized
“All are invited to be part of the Church,” Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said at the start of the Oct. 9 general congregation.
Pastor of Only Catholic Church in Gaza: "Never have we seen things like this time"
Father Gabriel Romanelli expressed his gratitude for the closeness, concern, and prayers, along with the “hundreds of messages” he receives every day.
Pope Francis Calls Gaza Priest as Israel Announces Blockade
The pope called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza City and in the Gaza Strip, Oct. 9, AgenSir reported.
Vatican Safeguarding Group Calls on Synod on Synodality to Address Abuse in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month.
Jesuit Priest in Angola Welcomes Court Decision to Reject Decree on Recovered Assets
The National Director for Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has welcomed the Constitutional Court decision in Angola to reject a presidential decree allocating 10 percent of recovered assets to the Public Prosecutor's Office and the courts.
Kenyan Catholic School Organizes Counseling as Students Reopen after Strange Illness
St. Theresa’s Eregi Girls High School of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, which was temporarily closed following an outbreak of a strange illness is reopening this week with a number of psycho spiritual activities including counseling of the students.
Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Expresses “spiritual closeness” with Landslide Victims
The Archbishop of Yaoundé Archdiocese in Cameroon has expressed his “spiritual closeness” with those affected by the Sunday, October 8 fatal landslide in the capital city of the Central African nation.
On Annual National Prayer Day in Kenya, Bishop Cautions against “song of tribalism”
On the occasion of the National Prayer Day at Subukia National Marian Shrine in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, Bishop Alfred Rotich has cautioned the people of God in the East African nation against participating in the “song of tribalism”.
Comboni Feast: South Sudanese Provincial Recalls Saint’s “missionary insight” for Africa
On the Feast of St. Daniel Comboni, the Provincial Superior of the Apostles of Jesus Missionaries (AJ) in South Sudan, an Institute of Priests and Brothers founded by two members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in Uganda, has recalled the “missionary insight” that the Saint had for Africa.
This Week at the Synod on Synodality: Deliberations and Veiled Agendas
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course.
“Voluntarily repent and resign”: Pro-Lifers in Kenya to Pro-LGBTQ Ruling Judges
Pro-lifers in Kenya, including religious leaders representing different faiths and denominations, are calling on the three Kenyan Supreme Court Judges who, earlier this year, voted for the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons (LGBTQ) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the East African nation to “voluntarily repent and resign”.
TIMELINE: What has the Catholic Church said about Same-sex "blessings"?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded.
