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Corruption, “lack of genuine decentralization” among Challenges Hindering Madagascar’s Development: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Madagascar have identified corruption, lack of genuine decentralization, poverty, insecurity, and drug abuse among challenges that they say hinder development in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Increased “cases of murder, suicide” Cause for Concern for Benin’s Catholic Bishops, Who Say Human Life is “inviolable”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have expressed concern about increased reported “cases of murder and suicide” in the West African country, and urged respect for human life.
Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful”, But Also Gentle, “welcoming to all”: Pope Francis on Pentecost
Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by the signs of wind and fire.”
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter season.
Pentecost: Spiritan Superior General Says “it’s harvest time”, Recalls “wonderful witnesses of our missionary history”
The mission of the Spiritan missionaries, who left their respective countries, pioneering the proclamation of the Gospel to the people of God in other territories of the world, including Africa and Asia “has borne fruit”, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) has said.
Amid Judicial Enquiry against Him, Cardinal Ambongo Meets DR Congo’s President to “shed light on various points”
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who is facing a judicial enquiry into allegations of “seditious behavior” that were leveled against him has said that his Thursday, May 16 meeting with the country’s President, Félix Tshisekedi, aimed at clarifying “various points”.
“Church appreciates your service”: Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania to Catholic Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam at Anniversary
On the occasion of the Episcopal Silver Jubilee of Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has reassure the Catholic Church leader of the value of his ministry as a shepherd of the people of God.
Be Guided by “that little word called conscience”: Attorney to Graduates at Nairobi-based Catholic Philosophy Institute
The conscience plays a critical role in human life, Fred Ngatia, a Kenyan criminal justice attorney and Senior Counsel has told the latest graduates from Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP), the Nairobi-based learning institution under the auspices of the Institute of Consolata Missionaries (IMC).
Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to Verona Emphasizes Call to be Peacemakers
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace, urging people not to "become spectators of the so-called `inevitable' war.’”
Pope Francis Appoints Cardinal Tagle as Special Envoy to National Eucharistic Congress in the U.S.
The Vatican announced Saturday that the pope has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle,as his special envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress this July.
Practice Your Nursing Profession “from the Catholic ethical point of view”: Catholic Bishop to New Nurses
New nurses, who graduated from St. Joseph's Mission Hospital, Migori School of Nursing under the auspices of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay have been called upon to practice their nursing profession in line with Catholic values.
Fostering “hope, peace, prayer, and dialogue” among Priority Goals of New Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe
The new representative of the Holy Father in Zimbabwe has outlined his priority goals as he begins his diplomatic service in the Southern African nation.
New Norms on Alleged Marian Apparitions, Other Religious Phenomena Give Vatican Greater Say
The Vatican’s doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under new norms.
Orthodox Patriarch Anticipates Pope Francis Visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea Anniversary
Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according to Patriarch Bartholomew.
Vatican’s New Apparitions Guidelines Stress "caution" in Discernment Process: Official
“The Church has stated that the faithful are never forced to believe in this phenomenon. They are never obliged. There’s no obligation,” Fernández said.
Let’s Help Youths in Africa “learn how to swim in the sea of artificial intelligence systems”: Catholic Archbishop
There is need for Catholic adults to accompany young people as they navigate the digital culture and related applications, includingof Artificial Intelligence (AI),Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has said.
Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias
The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on May 4 has been eulogized as having had similar traits as St. Mathias, the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Madagascar’s Catholic Bishops Fault Bill to Castrate Child Rapists as “against human dignity”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM) have condemned a bill that proposes to have rapists of minors castrated, arguing that such a law goes “against human dignity.”
Conservative Critics Have a "suicidal attitude": Pope Francis
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Draw Inspiration from Matthias’ Elections, Devoid of “violence, rigging, bitterness”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians
The election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot recounted in the Acts of the Apostles provides good lessons for the people of God in Nigeria during the electioneering period, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
