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This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of March
Pope Francis’s prayer intention for the month of March is for victims of abuse.
Report: Decline in Vocations to the Priesthood is Worse Where Priests Serve Larger Flocks
The decline in the number of priests, seminarians, and new vocations to the priesthood in the United States appears to be more pronounced in parishes where priests serve more parishioners, according to a report commissioned by the organization Vocation Ministry.
Outcomes of Nigeria’s General Election Mirror Country’s Rot: African Catholic Theologian
With the high levels of poverty and corruption in Nigeria, amid increased violence and persecution of Christians, the west African country is always getting the leaders that mirror its rottenness, a leading African Catholic Theologian has said.
Food, Health Services Still Needed in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region amid Improved Access
There is still need for food and health services in Ethiopia’s Tigray region despite improved access, the Superior of the Salesian Province of Africa-Ethiopia (AET) has said.
Let’s Enlarge “space of our tents” for Growth, Salvation: SECAM Official on Synodality
There is need for the people of God in Africa to enlarge “the space of our tents” to give room for God in the spirit of the Synod on Synodality that is at the continental phase, the first Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Decry Social Media Censorship of Anti-LGBT Content
The African branch of CitizenGo, a movement of Catholic activists advocating for the promotion of family values, has decried censorship by Twitter and other social media platforms opposed to anti–LGBTQ content.
Catholic Charity Foundation Reports Fears in Mozambique amid Global Aid Shortage
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has admitted that it may not be able to sustain the food needs of victims of the earthquake in Syria, a situation that the Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) says paints a grim picture for others relying on UN aid.
Religious, Sacramental Services at Tanzanian Cathedral “suspended” after Desecration
Liturgical services at Mary Queen of Peace Cathedral of Tanzania’s Geita Diocese have been “suspended” following an incident of desecration that reportedly occurred on February 26.
“Reach out”, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Advocates for Needy in Lenten Reflection
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has advocated for the needy and vulnerable in society, emphasizing the need to “reach out” to individuals who depend on the support of others for their respective livelihood.
Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”: Catholic Priest on Synodal Process
The Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”, reaching out to the people of God on the periphery, a Catholic Priest has said in his reflection on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality that is at the continental phase.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Mozambique’s Maputo Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua of Mozambique’s Gurué Diocese as the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in the Southern African nation.
"God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me": Survivor of Turkey Earthquake
Only a few hours after Bassel Habkouk, a young Lebanese Catholic and father of two, arrived for a visit in Turkey on Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country and nearby Syria.
Despite "no" from Vatican, German Bishops Moves Forward with Plans for Synodal Council
Despite repeated warnings from the Vatican, a letter by the president of the German Bishops’ Conference published Wednesday confirms that plans for a German synodal council are progressing.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Train Crash in Greece
Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday saying he was praying for the victims of a train crash in northern Greece.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Call for Calm, Electoral Body Declares President-elect
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are calling upon the country’s citizens to “remain calm, law-abiding and fervent in prayers” hours before Nigeria’s electoral body declared the President-elect in the February 25 general elections.
German Catholic Priest Still Missing 100 Days after Kidnapping in Mali
Tuesday, February 28 marked 100 days since the disappearance of Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre, a German Catholic Priest, in a suspected kidnapping incident in Bamako, the capital of Mali.
“Powerful event”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Ecumenical Visit in Lenten Message
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan that was undertaken by Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields was “powerful event”, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has said in his Lenten Pastoral Letter.
South Sudanese Military Urged to “respect life, dignity of human beings” for Peace
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has urged military personnel in the East-Central African nation to foster “total peace” in the country by respecting human life and the dignity of persons.
New Book gives Pope Francis’ Responses to Issues He’s Most often Asked About
A new Spanish-language book whose English title is “The Shepherd: Francis’ Challenges, Reasons, and Reflections on His Pontificate,” written by Argentine journalist Sergio Rubín and his Italian colleague Francesca Ambrogetti contains Pope Francis’ answers to questions he is frequently asked.
War Victims in North Kivu, DR Congo, Benefit from Salesians’ “improved” Facilities
At least 1,800 victims of violent conflicts in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have benefited from the medical care provided by the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions.
