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Catholic Entity in Kenya Transforming Lives of Young Mothers in “parenthood” Initiative
Young mothers in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are benefiting from a life skills program spearheaded by members of the Nairobi Central Zone Self Help Group, a Catholic entity “regulated” by Caritas Nairobi.
Evangelization Not "personal activism" But a Witness of Love: Pope Francis
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to others?
“Adapt sustainable development planning” to Address Climate Change: JRS Official in Africa
An official of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has underscored the need to "adapt sustainable development planning” in addressing the effects of climate change.
Crises of “moral, civic values, educational system” among CAR Challenges: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, highlighted crises of “moral and civic values and a decay of the educational system” among the challenges the country is facing.
Hundreds of Children in “drought-ridden” Namibia Receive Salesian “nutritional support”
Hundreds of vulnerable children in Rundu, Namibia, have received nutritional support from members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SBD) in a collaborative initiative.
Disregard “unofficial” Reports on Missing Priest: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has cautioned against unofficial reports, “especially those distributed on social media”, on Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
Nigeria “never had it this bad in terms of insecurity”: Catholic Archbishop at Wake Mass
At the Vigil Mass in honor the late Fr. Vitus Borogo, a Catholic Clergy of Kaduna Archdiocese, the Archbishop of the Nigerian has decried the high levels of insecurity in the West African country, saying it has reached unprecedented levels.
“Be missionaries everywhere”: Archbishop to New Priests, Deacons in Douala, Cameroon
Newly Ordained Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Diocese of Douala, Cameroon, have been encouraged to “be generous” with their lives in God’s service, availing themselves as missionaries whenever they are commissioned.
Foster “skills of leadership” in Students: Catholic Bishop in Uganda to School Management
A Catholic Bishop in Uganda has challenged those at the helm of Our Lady of Africa Senior Secondary Namilyango (OLAN) to foster their proven “skills of leadership” in the students enrolled at the private institution of learning.
"I believe it is time to rethink the concept of a just war": Pope Francis
In an interview published Friday, Pope Francis said that he believes it is time to rethink the concept of “just war.”
Tanzania Evicting the Maasai “in violation of existing agreements”: Catholic Peace Entity
The government of Tanzania has orchestrated the eviction of the Maasai from their ancestral land in a move that violates “existing agreements”, the leadership of the Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has said.
Catechists in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan, Urged “to remain active” in Evangelization
Catechists in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan have been called upon “to remain active” in their ministry of evangelization at the grassroots.
Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese in Ivory Coast Appointed Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese, Fr. Alain Clément Amiezi, Bishop of Odienné Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Missionaries of Charity among Nongovernmental Entities Ordered to Shut Down in Nicaragua
The order to shut down the sisters and 100 other nongovernmental organizations was requested by a Sandinista legislator in a June 22 letter.
This is Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for July 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of July.
Pope Francis Misses Meeting with Jewish Delegation Due to Knee Pain
Pope Francis missed a meeting with a Jewish delegation on Thursday morning after experiencing a flare-up of knee pain, according to the Vatican.
Pope Francis Publishes Letter on Liturgy to Foster “power of the Christian celebration”
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Nigerians “on edge; nobody is safe anywhere”: Catholic Archbishop amid Rising Insecurity
The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna in Nigeria has decried the deteriorating security in various parts of the West African nation, regretting the fact that “nobody is safe anywhere” in the country.
Be Wary of Political Candidates Offering Bribes for Votes: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Two Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged the electorate in the East African country to be cautious about political candidates offering bribes for votes.
Catholic Association in Nigeria “alarmed” over Targeted Killings, Kidnappings
Members of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria have expressed concern over the increase in cases of killings and kidnappings that seem to target Christians in the West African nation.
