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Vatican II at 60: A Timeline of Key Moments
Oct. 11 marks the 60th anniversary of a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church: the gathering in Rome of bishops from around the world for the start of the Second Vatican Council.
“Pray in solidarity” for Release of Priests, Nun, Others in Captivity: Bishop in Cameroon
The Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Kumba Diocese is calling on the people of God in the Central African nation “to pray in solidarity” for the release of the five Catholic Priests, a Catholic Nun, and three others who were abducted from a Parish of Mamfe Diocese last month.
Newly Created African Cardinals Appointed to Vatican’s Laity, Christian Unity Dicasteries
Pope Francis has appointed the recently created African Cardinals to two Vatican Dicasteries, one as member to the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the other to the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
Catholic Bishop Recounts Atrocities Terrorists are Committing in Northern Mozambique
The Catholic Bishop of Nacala Diocese in Mozambique has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, recounted atrocities that groups of terrorists are committing in the Northern part of the country.
On World Mental Health Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Mental Health Initiatives in Africa
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day marked October 10, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has reviewed its initiatives towards mental health across the globe, including Africa.
Vatican’s Synod on Synodality Organizers Say Synod is ‘fruit’ of Second Vatican Council
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the organizers of the Synod on Synodality called the Synod of Bishops a “fruit” of the council.
Peace, Justice “necessary rights of citizens”: Catholic Commission Official in South Sudan
There is a need for political leaders in South Sudan to view peace and justice as “necessary rights” for all citizens in the East-Central African nation, the Coordinator of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has said.
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences to Victims of Explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland.
The Holy Rosary, a Spiritual Weapon that Lights Hearts on Fire
October is the month of the rosary. Catholics around the world are encouraged to join in praying the rosary daily to honor the Virgin Mary. On Oct. 7, Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It was previously known by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory.”
Caritas Africa Calls on Global Finance Leaders to Address Debt Crisis ahead of G20 Summit
The humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Church in Africa, Caritas Africa, is calling on global finance leaders preparing for the November G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, to work towards resolving what they refer to as “crushing burdens of unpayable debts” especially in developing countries.
Northern Mozambique Experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid Terrorism: Catholic Bishop
The people of God in Cabo Delgado and other Provinces in the North of Mozambique are experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid terrorist attacks, a Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance amid Destructive Floods in South Sudanese States
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese is appealing for humanitarian aid for those affected by destructive floods in multiple States in the East-Central African nation.
Pope Francis Canonizes Two Saints: St. Artemide Zatti, St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
The Catholic Church gained two new saints on Sunday as Pope Francis canonized St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini.
New Documentary Calls on Lay Catholics to Become Civic leaders
What is the role of Catholic laity? Some may say to attend Mass, to raise their children in the faith, and to practice the Church’s teachings in their homes and family lives. A new documentary film is offering another perspective.
Kenyan Archbishop Urges Environmental Conservation, Says “bad” Nature Breeds Human Evils
There is an urgent need to conserve the environment by undertaking deliberate initiatives to “take care of nature”, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said.
Missionaries Losing Touch with Catholic Communities as Insecurity Rises in Niger
For over a decade, missionaries in Niger have been unable to reach various members of Catholic communities in the West African country owing to insecurity.
Those Behind Nigeria’s Mismanaged Economy Now Using “hunger as weapon”: Christian Leaders
Persons behind the “mismanaged” economy of Nigeria are now “using hunger as a weapon” ahead of the the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2023,” Christian leaders in over a dozen States of the West African country have said.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Citizens to Take “preventive measures against Ebola”
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, a territory that borders Uganda where dozens of cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed, has urged the people of God in the East-Central African country to take preventive measures against the virus that is known to cause severe bleeding, and organ failure that can eventually result in death.
Nuncio Urges Faith Communities in Southern Africa to Take Lead in Tackling Gender Violence
The representative of the Holy Father in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa has urged faith communities in the Southern African region to be on “the forefront of tackling gender violence”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Urge Nations in Africa to “address poverty, rising inequalities”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged to African governments to address the rising poverty levels and discrimination in the distribution of state resources to avoid insurgency.
