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Bishop Jude Arogundade in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2022 outside the Belmont House, where he attended a breakfast social with U.S. congressmen and religious freedom advocates. Shannon Mullen/CNA

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls Church Massacre "my own September 11th"

Jul 6, 2022

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Late Fr.Michele D’Annucci (second from left) with fellow Stigmatine  seminarians Ferdinando Ronconi, Silvano Controneo and Gasperi Dionigio. Credit: The Southern Cross

New Book Honors Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in Pretoria, South Africa: Author

Jul 6, 2022

Late Fr. Michael D’Annucci whose missionary life in Pretoria, South Africa, was abruptly cut short following a car hijacking incident in 2001 has been honored in a new book that seeks to make known “the message” the late Catholic Priest wanted to communicate, the author of the book has said.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin addressing journalists after his arrival in Juba on 5 July 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis “very much concerned about peace, reconciliation in South Sudan”: Secretary

Jul 5, 2022

The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has said that Pope Francis is “very much concerned” about the progress of efforts towards lasting peace and reconciliation in the East-Central African nation.

Fr. Luigi Brenna. Credit: Edo State Police Command/BBC

Italian Priest in Nigeria “responding to treatment” after Captors’ Beatings: Official

Jul 5, 2022

An Italian Catholic Priest ministering in Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria is “responding to treatment” after he suffered injuries from his captors, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Archdiocese has said.

Fr. Emmanuel Silas, freed in Nigeria's Kafanchan Diocese after 24 hours in captivity. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Directs Offering “Mass of Thanksgiving” after Priest’s Release

Jul 5, 2022

Catholic Priests ministering in Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria have been directed to celebrate Holy Mass in “Thanksgiving to God” following the safe release of Fr. Emmanuel Silas from captivity “barely 24 hours after his abduction”.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Say “courts should prepare” to Handle Election Disputes

Jul 5, 2022

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged officials of Kenyan judiciary to “prepare themselves” to handle poll-related disputes ahead of the August 9 general elections.

A painting of St. Maria Goretti by Giuseppe Brovelli-Soffredini. YouTube screenshot via EWTN

Remembering One of the Youngest Catholic Saints: St. Maria Goretti

Jul 5, 2022

Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin in Kiev, Ukraine, in 2017. | Shutterstock.

Vatican State Secretary’s South Sudan Trip “doesn’t replace” Pope Francis’ Visit: Bishop

Jul 5, 2022

The visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to South Sudan on the day Pope Francis was previously scheduled to arrive in the East-Central African nation “doesn’t replace” the visit of the Holy Father to the country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

Fr. Emmanuel Silas, abducted in Nigeria's Kafanchan Diocese on 4 July 2022. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria

Jul 5, 2022

Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria.

The Catholic Church in Kenya, through Bishop James Maria Wainaina (left) says Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah (right) is not fit to lead the country. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Political Party’s Proposal to Legalize Bhang, Prostitution in Kenya “unthinkable”: Bishop

Jul 4, 2022

The proposal to legalize marijuana and prostitution in Kenya that is part of the manifesto of the Roots Party of Kenya is retrogressive, “very unfortunate”, and “unthinkable”, a Catholic Bishop in the East African nation has said.

Fr. Peter Udo (left) and Fr. Philemon Oboh (right) abducted in Nigeria's Uromi Diocese on 2 July 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Two Catholic Priests in Uromi Diocese, Nigeria, Kidnapped

Jul 4, 2022

Two Catholic Priests ministering in Nigeria's Uromi Catholic Diocese have been abducted after gunmen attacked their car along the Benin-Ekpoma Express Way on Saturday, July 2, sources in Nigeria have confirmed in Sunday, July 3 statements.

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa's Mthatha Diocese. Credit: Bishop Sithembele Sipuka

Bishop in South Africa Laments Rotating Outage, Says Call for Resignations “makes sense”

Jul 4, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has lamented rotating outage in the country, a situation that is characterized with the halting of electricity supply for non-overlapping periods of time over different parts of the Southern African nation.

Front page of the policy document, tagged, "Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications". Credit: Courtesy Photo

Faith Entities “not consulted” in Move to Legalize Abortion in Nigerian State: Archbishop

Jul 4, 2022

Faith-based leaders and Catholics were not consulted in the move by the State of Lagos in Nigeria to legalize abortion through what is being described as the “safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications", Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese has said.

Pope Francis. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Dismisses Resignation Rumors, Says He’s “slowly getting better”

Jul 4, 2022

Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama and some Priests after his pastoral visit at St. Matthias Mulumba Azhata Catholic Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Join “mission of peace, reconciliation, repentance”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

Jul 4, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon the people of God in the West African country to become part of the mission that Jesus Christ entrusted to his 72 disciples in pairs as narrated in Luke’s Gospel.

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Christian in Nigerian Village Claim Military Helicopter Fired on Them, Not Bandits

Jul 4, 2022

Authorities deny the charge and have tried to reassure villagers the government is on their side.

Late Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung. Credit: Durban Archdiocese

“We are emotionally drained”: South African Archbishop after Missing Priest Found Dead

Jul 3, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa is seeking spiritual solidarity after his Priest, Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung, who was reported missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5 was found dead.

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for Rome’s Congolese community in St. Peter's Basilica on July 3, 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace

Jul 3, 2022

The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A poster announcing the training organized by members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Positive Psychology Entity in Kenya to Foster Ethical Living in Planned Training: Official

Jul 3, 2022

The training that members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK) have organized this month seeks to go beyond the usual focus on “life skills”, an official of the Kenyan entity has said.

Pope Francis sends a video message to the people of DRC and South Sudan, 2 July 2022./ Screenshot: Vatican News YouTube channel.

“Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope”: Pope Francis to Congolese, South Sudanese

Jul 3, 2022

Pope Francis has urged the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan not to let themselves “be robbed of hope” despite his decision to postpone his pastoral trip to the two African nations.