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How Catholic Priests are Confronting Religious Intolerance in West Africa
Catholic priests are at the forefront of the fight against ethnic and religious-based intolerance in West Africa. This, they do by fostering the culture of inclusivity and respect for diversity, an official at the general assembly of priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau has said.
Catholic Priests in West Africa Urged to Find Solutions to Region’s Tribal, Religious Conflicts
Catholic priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau for their general assembly have been urged to propose ways to address ethnic and religious divisions in the region.
Rwandan Catholic Diocese Moves to Foster Healing, Reconciliation among Genocide Victims
The Catholic Diocese of Butare in Rwanda has launched a manual that seeks to foster healing, unity and reconciliation among victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsis.
Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Gets Apostolic Administrator after Collapse, Death of Bishop
Following the death of Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana who collapsed during Holy Mass on May 4, the Apostolic Nunciature has confirmed the appointment of Fr. Gabriel Lionel Afagbegee as the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese.
Theologians Hold Closed-door Meeting in Rome on Guidance Document for October Synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general curia down the street from the Vatican.
“It was a big struggle”: Catholic Official after Angola Moves to Document Refugees
The Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) has lauded the decision by the Angolan government to issue national documents to migrants and refugees living in the Southern African nation, saying that the move is a big win for the Church in the country.
Laity Conference in Angola to Examine Lay Leaders' Role in Church's Mission
A planned conference in Angola seeks to bring Catholic lay leaders and representatives of apostolic movements, groups, and associations in all dioceses in the country to reflect on the “vital” role of the laity in the Church’s evangelization mission.
At General Audience, Pope Francis Explains the Correct Use of Christian Freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of catechesis on the Holy Spirit and the Church.
Pope Francis to Take 8-week Break in Liturgical Schedule this Summer
The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according to the official schedule published this week.
Why is June the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart.
Catholic Priest Who Fled War in Sudan Recalls Locals Parting Shot
When fighting in Sudan’s capital Khartoum intensified, with missiles endlessly hitting St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Catholic community around the college begged the missionaries to leave.
“A terrible experience”: Nigerian Catholic Priest Recounts Abduction Ordeal
Fr. Oliver Buba, the Catholic Priest who was abducted on May 21 in the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria and later released unharmed has described his 10-day ordeal in the hands of his abductors as “a terrible experience.”
Uganda Martyrs Day Marks Triumph of Faith over Fear, not Time to Mourn: Archbishop
The Uganda Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage celebrated annually on June 3 is not a moment to mourn the Martyrs the Catholic Archbishop of Kampala has said, saying that the day should ignite memories of “triumph of faith over fear”.
Ahead of Centenary Celebrations Launch of Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Emphasizes Christian “saltness”
The people of God in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu are being called upon to reflect on their Christian “saltness” ahead of the launch of the centenary celebrations since the Kenyan Metropolitan See was created.
"Go ahead with your vocation": Pope Francis Tells Gay Man Rejected from Seminary
According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the pope responded to an email from Lorenzo Michele Noè Caruso, telling him to “go ahead” with his vocation.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Godparents to Always Accompany New Church Members
A Catholic Bishop in Angola has called on godparents to ensure that the catechumens they sponsor “continue to profess faith in God” after receiving the sacraments of the Church.
Catholic Archbishop Recounts Stories of Ugandan Martyrs “who abandoned the way of idolatry”
Archbishop-elect Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the story of the Ugandan Martyrs as that of “those who abandoned the way of idolatry.”
Uganda Martyrs Invite us to be Witnesses of Christ: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in Uganda has described the solemnity of the Ugandan martyrs marked on June 3 annually as “a special moment of faith and grace”, noting that the martyrs invite the people of God to be witnesses of Christ in their lives.
Catholic Bishops Laud South Africa's “overwhelmingly” Free and Fair Polls
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded South Africa for conducting free and fair elections despite experiencing “minor issues” during the voting process.
“May the weapons be silenced”: Pope Francis in Renewed Appeal for Peace in Sudan
Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sudan, calling on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to lay down their weapons and stop fighting.
