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Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Radio Good News/Facebook

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Announces “Diocesan Week” on Synodality End of July

Jun 29, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Rumbek in South Sudan has announced a “Diocesan Week” to be realized at the end of July with participants focusing on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale during the Ministry and Vocations Fair marking the Archdiocesan phase of the World Meeting of Families. Credit: ACI Africa

Broken Families Can “rise from their own situation”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa

Jun 29, 2022

Broken families are able to “rise from their own situation” and rebuild their respective lives, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said in an interview. 

Pope Francis at a Mass for the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica, June 29, 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Care for Vulnerable

Jun 29, 2022

Pope Francis called Wednesday for Catholics not to retreat into their own groups, but to open the church doors and work together to care for the vulnerable in the world.

Children at Foyer Don Bosco in Benin have basic needs met thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Township Reaching Out to Children in “complex situations”

Jun 29, 2022

Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Eastern Benin is benefiting abandoned and abused children in the country’s Kandi township.

Pope Francis during his appearance for the Angelus in St. Peter's Square on June 29, 2022, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Vatican Media

Faith "is never a walk in the park": Pope Francis on Saints Peter and Paul Feast

Jun 29, 2022

The pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the city of Rome.

Christ the King Cathedral of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: Yei Diocese

Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Christians to “get rid of revenge, hatred”

Jun 29, 2022

A Catholic Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese is calling on the people of God in the East-Central African country to stop revenge and hatred among themselves and instead free themselves and live together as children of God.

Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese. Credit: Francistown Diocese /Facebook

Catholic Bishop in Botswana Highlights Ministry Toward Migrants, Refugees in His Diocese

Jun 29, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Francistown Diocese in Botswana has highlighted the ministry toward migrants and refugees in his Episcopal See where members of the Clergy and women Religious offer “spiritual, emotional and physical needs”.

Logo Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF). Credit: KCPF

Christian Professionals in Kenya Say U.S. Pro-life Ruling “major boost” in Life Protection

Jun 28, 2022

Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) have said that the pro-life ruling in the United States (U.S.) when the country’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), is set to improve efforts towards the protection of human life. 

Entrance to  Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in the South African city of East London in Eastern Cape where 21 teenagers lost their lives in the early hours of 26 June 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Church Leaders in South Africa “grieve” Over Local Tavern Tragedy, Urge Focus on Lessons

Jun 28, 2022

Church leaders in South Africa are grieving with family members of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in the South African city of East London in Eastern Cape where 21 teenagers lost their lives in the early hours of Sunday, June 26.

Fr. Thomas Muhosha given a 30-year sentence with hard labor after being found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of a 22-year-old Malawian man living with albinism. Credit: Nyasa Times

Catholic Priest in Malawi Found Guilty of Murder of Man with Albinism Sentenced

Jun 28, 2022

The Catholic Priest who was among 12 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of a 22-year-old Malawian man living with albinism has been given a 30-year sentence “with hard labor”.

Members of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) during a solidarity visit to Ondo Diocese following the Pentecost Sunday massacre at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish. Credit: Ondo Diocese

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Direct “special prayers” for Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims

Jun 28, 2022

Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have directed that “special prayers” be offered on July 5 in commemoration of those affected by the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and more than 80 injured.

Pope Francis walks with a cane at the beginning of a meeting with Brazilian bishops on June 27, 2022. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Says His Mobility Has Improved, He Has "been able to walk for three days"

Jun 28, 2022

The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months.

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presents the logo for the 2025 Jubilee Year, June 28, 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Winning 2025 Jubilee Year Logo Unveiled after Global Competition

Jun 28, 2022

The Vatican evangelization chief unveiled on Tuesday the winning logo of the 2025 Jubilee Year, chosen after a worldwide competition.

A poster announcing the Catholic Bishops' Sunday message initiative of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Political Candidates in Kenya “should” Be Specific on How to Lower Cost of Living: Bishops

Jun 27, 2022

Those seeking to be elected on August 9 in Kenya “should” be specific about their respective plans to address the high cost of living in the country without passing the buck to their political opponents “or blaming external factors”, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Credit: Img: stateofthenation.gov.za

Catholic Entity among CSOs Asking South African President to Speak to African Crises at G7

Jun 27, 2022

Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, is among the over 40 African-based and International Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calling on the President of South Africa to speak to crises in Africa at the group of world’s seven richest countries, popularly known as G7.

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Church in Ethiopia Lauds U.S. Entity for Facilitating Outreach to “poorest of the poor”

Jun 27, 2022

Officials of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia have lauded the partnership the people of God in the Horn of Africa nation are having with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S.

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Major Seminarians to “develop pastoral compassion”

Jun 27, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has called on Major Seminarians in the East-Central African nation to “develop pastoral compassion” as they journey toward serving the people of God in Priesthood.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with students of Louisville Girls’ Secondary School Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Follow Christ amid “darkness of insecurity, corruption”: Nigerian Archbishop to Students

Jun 27, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the students at a Catholic sponsored in his Metropolitan See to follow Jesus Christ and “shine out as the light of Christ” amid a myriad of challenges in their country.

Late Fr. Vitus Borogo (left) killed by armed bandits in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese on 25 June 2022 and Late Fr. Christopher Odia killed by gunmen in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Auchi on 26 June 2022. Credit: CBCN

Two Catholic Priests in Nigeria Killed in Separate Attacks Over the Weekend

Jun 26, 2022

Two Catholic Priests were killed in separate attacks in their respective Nigerian Dioceses over the weekend, one in Kaduna Archdiocese on Saturday, June 25, and the other in Auchi Diocese on Sunday, June 26.

Fr. Stephen Ojapah, MSP, and Fr. Oliver Okpara freed in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese on 26 June 2022 after a month in capivity. Credit: Fr. Chris Omotosho

Two Nigerian Catholic Priests Regain Freedom after Monthlong Captivity, Diocese Thankful

Jun 26, 2022

Fr. Stephen Ojapah and Fr. Oliver Okpara who were abducted last month after gunmen stormed their residence at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish of Sokoto Diocese have gained their freedom, the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.