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Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with Zeal Like St. Francis Xavier
In a world in which there are “so many people who need Jesus,” St. Francis Xavier is an exemplary model of how to live and share the Gospel with zeal, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
“Unacceptable”: Religious Freedom Advocates on Protracted Captivity of Nigerian Teen, Leah
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has termed as “unacceptable” the continued holding in captivity of Leah Sharibu, the only remaining student who has not been released since the 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls kidnapping.
Prayer Appeal for Healing of South Sudanese Bishop after “minor operation” in Rome
Prayers are being sought for “God’s healing and protection” for Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe who is undergoing treatment in Rome.
Let’s Pray for Venerable Edel Quinn’s Canonization: Official of Legion of Mary in Kenya
Members of the Legion of Mary globally have been urged to intensify prayers for the canonization of Venerable Edel Quinn who pioneered the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality in East and Central Africa.
Catholic Clergy in France Set to Carry ID Cards Indicating They're in Good Standing
Catholic clergy in France will soon carry a standardized identification card linked to a national database that shows whether they are currently in good standing and can celebrate Mass and hear confessions.
Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Government to “Respect more role of communicators”
The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese in Uganda has urged the government of the East African nation, especially the country’s “security and administration” to accord communicators respect “in their line of duty”.
“Let’s learn from our past mistakes”: Catholic Bishop in Sierra Leone on Need for Unity
The new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to embrace unity, and to shun “the spirit of divisiveness”, which he said had made them wait for a Local Ordinary for many years.
Four Lessons from Irish-born Legion of Mary Pioneer in East and Central Africa
Her love for God, for the person of Jesus Christ, for neighbor, and her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary are lessons that members of the Legion of Mary and other Catholics can learn from Venerable Edel Quinn, the pioneer, in East and Central Africa, of the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality, a Catholic Bishop in Kenya has said.
Kenya’s Christian Professionals to Start Constitutional Review Process to Protect Families
Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are to start a constitutional amendment process aimed at clarifying “ambiguities” in Kenya’s Constitution of 2010 that they say are being exploited to undermine Kenyan “moral and family values”.
Catholic Bishops Called to Service, Not to “honor”: Nuncio in Sierra Leone at Consecration
The representative of the Holy Father in Sierra Leone has advised the new Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Makeni to view his Episcopal consecration as a humble service to the people of God and not a call to “honor.”
After Nine Years Without Ordinations, Argentine Diocese has a New Priest. Here’s his Story
After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina on May 1 celebrated the ordination of Father Alexis Oser, 27.
Tokyo Archbishop Elected New President of Caritas Internationalis
Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi has been elected as the new president of Caritas Internationalis, the second-largest humanitarian aid organization in the world after the Red Cross.
“A Holy space”: Nuncio at Kenyan Church Consecration, Cautions against Politics in Church
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has underscored the need to respect Catholic church buildings, and cautioned against using the “holy space” for politics.
Comboni Provincial Superior in DR Congo, Ivorian Priest, Appointed Bishops
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Lénard Ndjadi Ndjate who has been serving as the Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the Auxiliary Bishop for Kisangani Archdiocese.
South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Lauded for “standing with our people” in Service Delivery
A government official in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau for “standing with our people” through service delivery.
Religious Leaders in Guinea-Bissau Commit to Working for Peace in Country’s June Elections
Leaders of various faiths in Guinea-Bissau have pledged to support free, fair, and peaceful parliamentary elections scheduled for June 4 in the West African nation.
Pope Francis Entrusts All Mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers, including those in heaven, to the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Pope Francis Prays for Cease-fire Between Israelis and Palestinians
Pope Francis prayed Sunday that the recently signed cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians will be maintained and that “the weapons will be silenced.”
Pope Francis Issues New Constitution for Vatican City State
Pope Francis on Saturday issued a new constitution of the Vatican City State that further emphasizes the power of the pope over the sovereign state.
Catholic Entity Reaches Out to Flood Victims in Rwanda in “a very safe, dignified way”
Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, has reached out to victims of floods in a Rwandan Catholic Diocese in a grant to Caritas, implemented through cash transfers.
