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Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Defends Holy See’s Commitment to Diversity in Diplomatic Service
The Holy See is increasingly diversifying the membership of its diplomatic service, a Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Archbishop, who previously served as an Apostolic Nuncio has said.
Pope Francis Pens Preface to U.S. Death Row Chaplain’s Book on Death Penalty
The pope personally penned the introduction to “A Christian on Death Row: My Commitment to Those Condemned” by Dale Recinella.
In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers Insights into Authentic Catechesis, Cyber Evangelization
“Faith in Flux: Catholicism and the Dynamics of Witnessing in Today’s Nigeria” is the title of the newly published book that offers insights into ways Catholics can promote authentic catechesis and give effective witness to Christ, leveraging the opportunities of the digital age, the author has said.
Nigerians’ Unity in Recent Anti-government Protests “can lead to positive, genuine change”: Catholic Bishop
The unity of Nigerians in calling on the government to address the “widespread” economic challenges in their country through recent street protests can spur changes for the better in the West African nation, Bishop Anselm Umoren has said.
Blood of Four Newly Beatified Martyrs “seed for the profound evangelization” in DR Congo, Globally: Cardinal Ambongo
The blood of the four Congolese martyrs, who were martyred by anti-religious guerrillas in the Kwilu Rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1964 has, over the years, facilitated the evangelization mission of the Church locally and across the globe, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said.
In Inaugural Lecture at Jesuit University in Kenya, Vatican Cardinal Explores Evolution of Power in Church, Society
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has addressed the evolving nature of power in ecclesial and societal contexts.
“Embrace the cross of Jesus Christ with love”: Apostolic Nuncio to Newly Ordained Claretians in Cameroon
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has encouraged the three members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF/Claretians) who he ordained to embrace the cross of Jesus Christ with love, a calling that he said lies at the heart of the Claretian mission.
Laudato Si Movement Warns of Severe Water Scarcity in Mozambique, Calls for Urgent Action
An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Mozambique has expressed concern about the looming threat of water scarcity in the country, attributing it to the effects of climate change driven by human activities.
Pope Francis Reflects with Wonder on "the miracle of the Eucharist"
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist is a “miracle” in which Jesus nourishes us with his life and satisfies the hunger in our hearts.
Nigerian Catholic Nun on How Youths Can Leverage Social Media as Tool for Evangelization
A Nigerian Catholic Nun has said that the young people can embrace technology including social media tools to promote evangelization.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for “renewed commitment to evangelization” amid Rising Secularism, Moral Decay
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has called for a renewed commitment to evangelization in the face of growing secularism, moral decay, and spiritual challenges in contemporary society.
Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges Faithful to “live with hope, deep friendship with God” on Solemnity of the Assumption
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marked August 15, the Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on the faithful to embrace lives of hope, determination, and deep friendship with God.
Rwanda Shuts Down Over 5,500 Churches Due to Non-Compliance with Safety, Health Regulations
Rwanda has shut down 5,600 churches, including some 100 places of worship operating in caves for not complying with the country’s safety and health regulations.
Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.
Bioethicists Scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s New Guidance on Withdrawing Food, Water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Urges Seminarians in South Sudanese Diocese to “have a deep spiritual life”
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has encouraged Seminarians in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) to cultivate a deep spiritual life, emphasizing the critical role of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future Priests.
Medical Students from Two Nigerian Universities Abducted en Route to Catholic Conference
Some 20 Medical students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) and the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Nigeria were on the evening of Thursday, August 15 abducted on their way to a Catholic conference.
“Stop obstacles to peace”: Apostolic Nuncio at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in Cameroonian Diocese
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has called for an end to violence and urged the faithful to actively promote peace.
14 Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Cautioned against Straying from “path of righteousness”
Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has urged the 14 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and their service to the Church, cautioning them against straying from the “path of righteousness.”
Vatican Talks to China in Continued Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts
The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the region.
