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Pope Francis Praying and Working from Hospital
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery.
Catholic Entity’s Psychosocial Workshop in Eswatini to Build “resilience” amid New Crises
The psychosocial support workshop that Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini has organized aims at “building of resilience” of the participants, officials involved in planning the two-day training have said.
Pope Francis Sends Condolences after Death of Silvio Berlusconi
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Monday after the death of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Archbishop Cautions against “legislative biases, discrimination” in Nigerian State
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has cautioned members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) against making laws that are biased towards natives of the Nigerian State.
Those Implicated in 2022 Pentecost Massacre “must” Answer: Bishop at Church Dedication
Persons implicated in the Pentecost Sunday 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that resulted in the death of 41 worshippers and the injury of many more “must” be held accountable, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
“Be of value to the world”: Apostolic Nuncio to Confirmation Candidates at Kenyan Parish
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya and South Sudan has called on candidates who were receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Chapel of Loreto Convent Msongari School under St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Nairobi Archdiocese to “be of value to the world.”
Official of Kenyan Association of Catholic Nuns Cautions against “plastic pollution”
The Program Manager of the Sisters’ Led Youth Empowerment Initiative (SLYI), a program of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), has cautioned against “plastic pollution” and appealed for joint efforts to address the challenge.
“Still nursing pain”: Nigerian Governor on 2022 Pentecost Attack on Catholic Worshippers
One year after the attack on Catholic worshippers, who had gathered at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese for Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration, and the people of God in the Southwestern region of Nigeria are yet to come to terms with the events of that fateful day, the State Governor has said.
Corpus Christi Sunday 2023: Inspiring Words from the Saints about the Eucharist
Corpus Christi Sunday, also known as the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, falls this year on Sunday, June 11.
Let’s “work collectively” in Pastoral Service: Vicar General of South Sudanese Diocese
Pastoral agents need to foster a collective approach if their service among the people of God is to be effective, the Vicar General of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.
“Pray for us”: Catholic Bishops of Southern African Conference ahead of Ad Limina Visit
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are seeking spiritual solidarity ahead of their Ad Limina visit, the periodic visit to the Holy See during which Catholic Bishops have an audience with the Holy Father and an opportunity to pray at the tombs of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.
Ensure “appointments reflect the diversity of Nigeria”: Christian Leaders to New President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new President of Nigeria, who was sworn in on May 29 will need to see to it that those he appoints to government offices, including the security docket reflect the country’s diversity without overlooking merit, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said.
May Sierra Leone’s Elections “bring an end to violence, hatred, discord”: Caritas Official
“May this election bring an end to the violence, hatred, and discord that has plagued our beloved country,” the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone, Fr. Peter Konteh, has implored ahead of the June 24 general elections in the West African nation.
Pope Francis: Treat Others with Dignity, Not as Objects
Pope Francis said in a message Saturday that others should be treated with dignity and respect, not as objects to exploit or throw away.
Sacred Heart Flags on Twitter and other Ways to Celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heart this Month
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that began in the 12th century and became more popular after Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 1670s, revealing to her the image of his Sacred Heart.
Pope Francis Will Not Pray Public Angelus from Hospital on Sunday
At the recommendation of his doctors, Pope Francis will not pray the Sunday Angelus in public, the Vatican said Saturday.
“Immensely proud”: Catholic Bishops in South Africa on Mission of Firefighters to Canada
Catholic Bishops in South Africa are “immensely proud” of South African firefighters who were commissioned to Canada to help fight wildfires.
Catholic Priests in Nigerian State Urge President to Address Former Governor’s “fallacies”
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) in the country’s Kaduna State are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “correct the fallacies” that the immediate former governor of the Nigerian State made in a viral video.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Cautions against “faith in human beings” at the Expense of Christ
The Catholic Bishop of Nakuru Diocese in Kenya has cautioned against the temptation to put one’s “faith in human beings” at the expense of the Lord Jesus Christ.
