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Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary in Angola Appointed Bishop of Sumbe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Firmino David who has been serving as Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary Huambo in Angola as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in the Southern African nation.
Cardinal in Africa Condemns “outlawing prayer” in UK ahead of Coronation of Charles III
Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier has criticized policies of the West, including bans on prayers in zones around abortion clinics in the United Kingdom (UK) ahead of the coronation of King Charles III.
"See you in Lisbon," Pope Francis Shares Message 3 Months Before World Youth Day 2023
Pope Francis has sent a video message to the teens and young adults preparing to attend World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in August.
Vatican to Send Representative of Pope Francis to British Coronation
The Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will represent Pope Francis at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6.
Let’s Wait for “a day or two”: Catholic Priest in Sudan on Latest Seven-day Ceasefire
The events of the next couple of days will determine whether or not the warring parties in Sudan are respecting the latest ceasefire expected to begin on Thursday, May 4, a Catholic missionary Priest in the Northeastern African nation has said.
Catholic Activist Concerned about Death Penalty in Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa has expressed concern about the death penalty in Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed on Tuesday, May 4.
Prayer Appeal for “quick, safe release” of Two Catholic Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of Fr. Chochos Kunav and Fr. Raphael Ogigba, reportedly abducted on April 29 from the Catholic Diocese of Warri in Nigeria.
What the Catholic Church in Malawi is Doing to Grow Local Vocations among Youth
“To continue with evangelization, we must grow our own local vocations,” Fr. Petros Mwale, the Chaplain of the youth in the Southern African country of Malawi, has said in response to the crisis posed by decreasing numbers of non-native Catholic Clergy.
"Women’s Cry" Photo Exposition at Vatican Depicts Suffering of Women throughout the World
A photo exhibition titled “Women’s Cry” will be on display during the month of May in St. Peter’s Square. It seeks to give a voice to the suffering and injustices endured by women around the world.
Italian Foundation Aims to Preserve and Share Catholic Audiovisual Heritage
Unveiled this week, an Italian foundation aims to both preserve and give better access to the audiovisual heritage of the Catholic Church.
“Such a positive experience”: Parent on Pioneer Children Holiday Camp at Kenyan Parish
The pioneer children holiday camp, which St. Austin’s Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi organized was “a positive experience” for participants, a parent at the Catholic Parish has said.
Be “the sacrament of hope”: Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Priests
The Priesthood ministry is lived among the people of God, the ordained minister interceding for God’s people as “the sacrament of hope”, the representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has told newly ordained Priests in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY).
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Kabgayi in Rwanda, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi in Rwanda and has appointed Mons. Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa as his successor.
Sabbath, a time “to shut down the computer” and Rest: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
The Sabbath should be a moment “to close the factory and shut down the computer”, the Auxiliary Bishop of Cape Town Archdiocese in South Africa has said, underscoring the importance of rest.
Pope Francis Praises NFP Method as "valuable tool" for Married Couples
Pope Francis has praised the Billings method of natural family planning as “a valuable tool” for married couples that also provides needed education about the meaning of the conjugal act.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for ecclesial movements and groups.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Want Debt Restructuring Delays Addressed to Lower Cost of Living
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on Zambia’s government to “address any impediments” in the country’s debt restructuring process.
Come to Terms with Personal “internal struggles, demons”: Kenyan Catholic Priest to Youth
Members of the Missionary Youth Movement (MYM) in Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese have been challenged to come to terms with their personal “internal struggles”.
Nigeria’s Working Conditions in Need of “serious, urgent overhauling”: Catholic Bishop
On the occasion of the annual celebration of the International Labor Day commemorated May 1, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has lamented the working conditions in the West Africa nation.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Nigeria’s Calabar Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Christopher Naseri Naseri as the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar in Nigeria.
