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Take “holistic approach to malaria prevention, control”: Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone
The control and prevention of malaria require “a holistic approach”, including scientitific research, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said.
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to Be at “forefront of resolving” Issues
Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been urged to spearhead reconciliation initiatives in their respective communities.
Faith Leaders in South Sudanese State Decry Rising Insecurity, Condemn Hate Speech
Religious leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State (WES) have expressed concern about rising insecurity, and are calling on the population to remain calm.
South African Catholic Bishop Advocates for Rural Investment, Multiple “economic agents”
The Catholic Bishop of Mthatha Diocese in South Africa has urged the leaders in the country to invest in rural areas, facilitating the establishment of industries there.
Learners at Rwandan Salesian School “participate in clean-up work” to Realize Laudato Si’
Learners at Don Bosco Gatenga in Rwanda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are taking part in a clean-up exercise that is part of their initiative to realize Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’.
Jesuit Entity Empowers Cameroon’s Internally Displaced Women, Girls with Leadership Skills
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has reached out to internally displaced women and girls in Cameroon’s Southern region, empowering them with leadership skills.
Pope Francis Says He Did not Lose Consciousness Before Hospitalization in March
Pope Francis said on board the papal plane on Sunday that he did not lose consciousness before his hospitalization at the end of March, which was for “strong and acute pneumonia” in his lower lungs.
"Don’t be couch potatoes": Pope Francis Urges Youth
Editor’s note: Pope Francis on Saturday met with thousands of young people gathered at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna. Speaking at the end of his second day of his three-day visit to Hungary’s capital, the Holy Father encouraged his audience to be energetic disciples of Jesus, who “wants us to be alive, active, ready to take charge.” Below is the official English translation of his address.
The Good Shepherd Calls us to "open our hearts to love," Pope Says at Mass in Hungary
During an outdoor Mass in Budapest on Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Francis called on Hungarians to be “open and inclusive,” reflecting on how Jesus wants his flock to share the abundant life they’ve received from him.
Pope warns of Technological Domination, Threat to Human Ecology at University in Hungary
Speaking at a Catholic university in Hungary on Sunday, Pope Francis warned of the risk of technological domination and the threat it poses to culture and to our human ecology.
Hundreds of Faithful Gather in Prayer for Pope Francis at Budapest’s Oldest Parish Church
A time of celebration, prayer, and adoration for the faithful who came from different parts of the world to attend Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Budapest, Hungary, April 28–30, was held on the evening of April 29 at the Inner City Parish Church, the city’s oldest parish.
“Take concrete actions” to Address Migration Effects on Families in Africa: Priest
Organizations dealing with issues of migration in Africa need to “take concrete actions” to address the effects of the related challenges on families on the continent, a Catholic Priest in Sao Tomé and Príncipe has said.
Catholic Priests in DR Congo Decry Increasing Armed Robberies, Rape on Women, Minors
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Kindu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have decried rising insecurity in Maniema, a province under their pastoral care, noting that incidences of rape on women and minors in the province are especially on the rise.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has lamented superficiality that he says characterizes interactions among the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Speak the Language of Charity, Pope Francis Encourages in Hungary
Jesus came to bring “glad tidings to the poor,” Pope Francis recalled Saturday during a meeting with poor people and refugees in Budapest.
Pope Francis Visits with Children in Budapest with Visual Impairments
Pope Francis’ second day in Budapest, Hungary, included a visit Saturday morning with children and adults with visual impairments and other disabilities.
Kenya’s Catholic Institutions of Learning “hubs for moral values, faith formation”: Bishop
Institutions of learning under the auspices of the Catholic Church in Kenya are moral and faith formation “hubs” where young people “get the right values”, the Bishop of the country’s Kitui Diocese has said.
Regional Implications of Sudanese War Concern for Christian Human Rights Group
Violence in Sudan may escalate regionally and internationally with entry of other countries supporting the country’s warring parties, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Prayer Appeal Being Sought for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Michael Ifeanyi Asomugha, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted on April 15 from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese.
Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity
The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.
