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Vatican Grants "nihil obstat" to Our Lady of Mercy Shrine in France
On Aug. 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) to the miraculous visions and physical healing of French woman Estelle Faguette.
Kenyan Nun Appeals to Catholic Bishops to Address Pastoral Needs of Women Religious Serving in Non-Catholic Institutions
A huge pastoral gap exists among women Religious serving in non-Catholic institutions, a Kenyan Catholic Nun has said, and proposed that the Church addresses the pastoral needs of Catholic Sisters serving in non-Catholic settings, especially when designing Diocesan and national pastoral programs.
Catholic Charity Condemns Massacre of 26 Christians after Attack on Church in Burkina Faso, Appeals for Prayer for Peace
The Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has condemned a recent terrorist attack on a Church in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of 26 people, many of them Christians.
20,000 Miles Over the Sea: Here’s Where Pope Francis is Headed in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2 that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore.
Madagascar’s Eucharistic Congress Spurs Renewed Commitment to Eucharistic Life
The recently concluded National Eucharistic Congress (KEN 2024) in Madagascar has been hailed as a “unique moment” for the Indian Ocean Island nation that fostered a “deep sense of unity and spiritual renewal.”
Pioneer Resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Upbeat about Mission in World’s Youngest Nation
The first-ever resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan who was appointed in May this year has expressed his eagerness to serve in the East-Central African country, noting that he looks forward to the success of his mission in the world’s youngest nation.
Nigeria’s Recent Protests “fight against symptoms”, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Addressing “origins” of Bad Governance
Nigerians need to explore ways of addressing the root causes of bad governance in their country, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Concern as Sisters in Nigeria Visit Non-Catholic “healing” Ministries for Miracles
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of Catholic Nuns in unapproved non-denominational ministries, with some claiming they encountered miracles after visiting the ministries.
Cardinal in Madagascar Defends Traditional Family Values, Advocates for “deepening faith, unity” amid Global Challenges
Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Toamasina in Madagascar, has defended the country’s traditional family values and marriage, including the concept of procreation and the union between a man and a woman.
“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have been cautioned against “mutilating” Liturgy by introducing aspects of their cultures in Liturgical celebrations.
Intentionally Hurting Migrants "is a grave sin": Pope Francis
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to reach safety but sometimes lose their lives in the process.
Human Dignity Must Be "common commitment" of all Christian Churches: Pope Francis
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani, Italy.
Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop on How Synod on Synodality Evolved from Pastoral to “more academic, intellectual topic”
The Synod on Synodality, which started off as a pastoral issue, bringing on board every baptized member of the Church, has now become a “theoretical” topic for intellectuals, the Archbishop of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has observed.
Fraternity Emphasized at Madagascar’s Eucharistic Congress as “remedy that can restore broken relationships”
Fostering fraternity can go a long way in addressing the negative effects of disunity in families as well as wounds resulting from a life of sin, Bishop Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina of the Catholic Diocese of Antsirabé in Madagascar has said.
Deadly Attack on Police Officers in Cameroon’s Southwest Region an “act that violates human life”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has “strongly” condemned the killing of police officers in the country’s Southwest region following an attack on their security post located in his Episcopal See.
Catholic Nun Proposes Formation that Addresses Childhood Traumas, “inappropriate sexual behaviours” among African Youths
Childhood traumas are likely to lead one into sexual behaviours that a Nigerian American Catholic Sister has referred to as “inappropriate”.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Monica’s Tomb in Rome
During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side chapel containing the tomb of St. Monica.
New Study Claims Bloodstains on Shroud of Turin Consistent with Torture, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Giulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus Christ.”
Africa’s “vehement no” on Hot-button Topics of Women Deacons, LGBTQ Guided by Scripture, Church Teachings: Archbishop
The Archbishop of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has faulted claims that the Church in Africa is only influenced by culture when taking a position on controversial topics, especially those raised in the ongoing multi-year Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis extended to 2024, with the first phase, 4-29 October 2023, having concluded with a 42-page summary report.
Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Molegbe Diocese Eulogized as “exceptional, respected, beloved figure”
Tributes are pouring in for Bishop Dominique Bulamatari, the immediate former Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who passed on in Kinshasa at 69.
