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Synod on Synodality is a “remodeling of the Church”: African Delegate at Meeting in Rome
The ongoing Synod on Synodality is a restructuring of the Church, one that aims to bring the people of God closer to the vision God intended, an African delegate participating in the October 2-27 meeting has said.
Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is "essential" for Unity in Marriage
“What can the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage, for example? A great deal, perhaps the essential…” the pope said during his general audience Oct. 23.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Call for Peace, Integrity Ahead of General Elections
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of General Elections scheduled for November 10.
Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint.
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church and the people of God,” the Holy See Press Office said.
"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96
The Dominican Province of St. John the Baptist of Peru announced the death of Gutiérrez, noting he was the author of the influential 1971 book “A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics and Salvation.”
“A kairos for Africa”: Cardinal Ambongo says Synod on Synodality a Moment to Reimagine Continent’s Uniqueness
The multi-year Synod on Synodality is a “kairos” moment for Africa—a divinely appointed time to reimagine how the Church operates in the continent’s unique socio-cultural context, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
“Synodality for us in Africa is a total rejection of individualism”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has described the Synod on Synodality as a process of avoiding selfish interests on the African continent.
Cardinal Turkson Urges Catholics to Emulate Uganda’s Martyrs' Integrity to Build a “corruption-free” Africa
Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, who serves as the Chancellor of the Roman Curia, has called on Catholics to emulate the Ugandan Martyrs' values of faith, integrity, and transparency.
Diaconate "is not today" the Answer for Promoting Women in Church Leadership: Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect
Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the question of the female diaconate “is not ripe.”
Epicentre of Militant Islamist Violence Has “shifted from the Middle East to Africa”: Catholic Charity Report
The Aid to the Church in Need report, which covers August 2022 to June 2024, states that human rights violations against Christians have increased.
African Bishops Speak: How Has the Synod on Synodality Impacted the Church in Africa?
How has the Synod on Synodality impacted the Catholic Church in Africa? And, in turn, how has the Church in Africa impacted the global synodal process?
New leadership of Catholic Women in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “be bold in mission, sacrifice for others”
The Chaplain of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has urged the newly elected leadership of CWA to embrace their mission with boldness and a spirit of sacrifice.
“Welcoming migrants a Christian faith obligation”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has said welcoming migrants is not just a human duty but a requirement of the Christian faith.
“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.
Marist Brothers in Africa Commit to Synodality, Missionary Life at Gathering in Nigeria
Members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, commonly known as simply the Marist Brothers in Africa have expressed their commitment to fostering synodality and missionary life in their respective missions.
Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”
Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.
Pope Francis to Release New Encyclical Letter "Dilexit Nos" on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Encourages Christians to Persevere in Evangelization amid Persecution
Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African country to persist in their evangelization efforts despite ongoing persecution meted against them.
