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Africa’s Laudato Si’ Movement Creating Awareness on Dangers of Fossil Fuel, Halting Uganda –Tanzania Crude Oil Project
Members of Laudato Si' Movement - Africa are creating awareness on the dangers of fossil fuel on the continent in an initiative that also seeks to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) – the Uganda-Tanzania initiative that was confirmed in April 2016 as a 1,443km pipeline project to transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania to be sold to world markets.
Nigeria’s Leaders “must move away from hoarding public resources for personal gain”: Catholic Archbishop
The political class in the West African nation “must” reconsider their lifestyle that serves their personal interests and begin availing resources to the wider public, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.
Vatican Asset Management Body Reports 45.9 Million Euro Profit in 2023
About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the work of the Roman Curia.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Distance Themselves from Petition to Oust President, Commit to “multi-stakeholder engagement”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have distanced themselves from a petition that has been filed at the High Court in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, seeking to remove President William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.
Pope Francis Expresses Closeness with “sorely tried population” of Southern Ethiopia following Deadly Landslides
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of Gofa Zone in the Southern part of Ethiopia who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides.
Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers 2024.
Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report
Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report.
Vatican Office Deletes Online Poll Showing Negative Response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”
"Words cannot describe it": Bishop Urges "renewed zeal" in Face of "heinous" Last Supper Mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.
120 Chaplains Offer Spiritual Support to Athletes during Paris Olympics
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.
“Get out of your comfort zone”: Newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in Kenya Urged to Continue His Missionary Exploits
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has encouraged the newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the country’s Catholic Diocese of Isiolo to continue his missionary lifestyle in the Kenyan Episcopal See.
Catholic Women in Cameroon Urged to Live Christian Faith “in all aspects”
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has called upon members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Central African nation to be consistent in practising their Christian faith, allowing it to influence all aspects of their lives.
Pope Proposes Three Gestures from Gospel Miracle to Live at Mass
The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John.
Five Saints Who Were Grandparents
As the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Grandparents, initiated by Pope Francis in 2021, we look to the example of 5 saints who had grandchildren.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Caution against Planned Kenyan-Style Gen Z-led Anti-Government Protests
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are appealing to citizens of the West African nation to abandon planned anti-government protests in the country and to explore other methods to have their grievances addressed.
“Our Lady asked for a deeper love”: Archbishop Urges Cameroon’s World Apostolate of Fatima to Revisit Fatima Message
Members of the World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army) in Cameroon have been urged to “revisit” the call for “a deeper love” that Our Lady of Fatima made.
At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”
Contemporary society is characterized by the reality of “unpredictability”, and successful leaders know how to adapt to this challenge, a Ugandan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.
Amid “political intolerance” in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Unity among Christians
Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié has called on Christians to foster unity in their diversity amid differences based on political affiliations, sometimes resulting in violent confrontations in the country.
Catholic Leaders Join French Bishops in Condemning Last Supper Scene at Paris Olympics Opening
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked global controversy among Catholic leaders for its parody of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The French Bishops' Conference, along with prominent prelates worldwide, condemned the portrayal featuring drag queens as apostles, calling it a mockery of Christianity.
