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Let’s Be “sacraments of unity”: Catholic Bishops in Ghana in 2024 Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on the people of God in the West African nation to join them in manifesting unity through the fostering of good relationships with God, others, and nature.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against Disrespect, Gossip about Consecrated Persons
Members of the Clergy and Consecrated persons deserve some respect from the faithful, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has said.
18 Newly Ordained Deacons in Kenya Urged to Foster Synod on Synodality Theme
Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga, a member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), has urged the 18 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to foster the theme of the Synod on Synodality, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”, in their ministry.
Catholic Church's “important role” in Tanzania Highlight in President-Pope Francis Meeting
The “important role” the Catholic Church plays in Tanzania was one of the highlights during the meeting between the President of the East African nation, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: "Let us return to God with all our heart"
The Lord is inviting us to “remove the masks we so often wear” and to see ourselves as we truly are in the sight of God, the pope said in his Ash Wednesday homily.
Newly Ordained Priest in Angola Urged to Strive for Greatest Grace, “never to give up”
The greatest grace from God is that of not giving in to despair and abandoning a pursuit, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has said.
Pope Francis: Sloth is a "very dangerous temptation" akin to Apathy
During his Feb. 14 Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the human dimension of the vice of acedia, more commonly known as sloth.
10 Important Things to Know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.
Address Nigeria’s Economic Crisis in “a well-coordinated manner”: Archbishop to Government
The government of the West African nation of Nigeria needs to act with speed and in a structured and strategic way to address “worsening economic hardships” of the people God in the country, the Archbishop of Abuja has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Two Auxiliary Bishops for Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya
Pope Francis has appointed two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya.
“Repent” of Policies, Strategies Behind “deficit of hope”: Zimbabwe Bishops’ Lent Message
Policy actors and other strategists in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe need to be repentant for subjecting the people of God in the country to hopelessness, members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have said.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Madagascar, Auxiliary Bishop in Tanzania
Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for Madagascar’s Catholic Diocese of Morombe and an Auxiliary Bishop for Dodoma Archdiocese in Tanzania.
5 Ways to Observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14.
Bishop Lauds Kenya’s Oldest Missionary Order for “being very consistent” in Education
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote has lauded members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the Protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers), the country’s oldest Religious Missionary Order, for their consistency in establishing and managing institutions of learning that positively impact “many young people”.
Over 50,000 Children at Nairobi Archdiocese Annual PMC Mass Urged to “pray any time daily”
Over 50,000 members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) from the 120 Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), who participated in the Archdiocesan annual Eucharistic celebration on February 10 were invited to live a life of prayer.
At Spiritan School Anniversary in Kenya, Bishop Emphasizes Evaluation, Strategic Planning
Tracing the journey covered in institutional initiatives through evaluation and having in place a strategic plan are important activities that combine well with thanksgiving to God for His graces in life, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Let’s Foster “culture of care, common good”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Youths
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola has called upon young people in his Metropolitan See to strive to work towards the good of all people, fostering altruism that prioritizes the needs of others before their own.
Catholics in Kenya to Reflect on “integrity for a just nation” during Lenten Season
During this year’s Lenten season, Catholics in Kenya have been invited to reflect on their practice of integrity and how this can contribute to the realization of a “culture of justice” in the East African nation.
Exercise “respect, zeal” in Priestly Ministry: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to New Priest
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has emphasized the importance of enthusiasm and mutual respect in the ministry of the Clergy.
Black Catholic History is for Everyone, Catholic Educator Says
“Being Catholic is an overarching, cross-racial identity. There is no outgroup in the Catholic Church,” said Kaye Crawford, who founded Black Catholic History.
