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This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.
Pope Francis: In Politics, Catholics Cannot Live a "private faith"
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Catholics to share their faith in the public square and to combat political polarization by supporting person-centered democracy.
Pope Francis Calls for Greater Dialogue and Cooperation Between Christians, Marxists
Pope Francis this week called for cooperation between Christians and Marxists as a way to achieve greater “dialogue” and help in the search for the “common good.”
Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.
Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity
The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions against “evil bills”, Urges Christian Legislators to Be Vocal
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, has cautioned against Bills that seek to negate gains the West African nation has made in the practice of religion, describing them as “evil bills”.
Pope Francis Offers Guidance to Young Christians in Politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Decries Harassment of Women, Youth in Country’s Politics
The catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Kericho Diocese has condemned harassment of women and the youth as they try to participate in the politics of the East African country.
Politics in Ghana Shifted from “divinely ordained profession” to “disgusting word”: Bishop
Politics in Ghana has shifted bring being “a divinely ordained profession” to a word that is “disgusting”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
“Catholic Church does not play partisan politics”: Nigerian Priest Ahead of Elections
The leadership of the Catholic Church “does not play partisan politics”, a Nigerian Priest has sought to clarify ahead of his country’s general elections scheduled to take place next year.
"Our response to injustice, exploitation must be more than mere condemnation": Pope
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend.
Promote a Culture That Prioritizes Human Dignity: Pope Francis
“It is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the center," Pope Francis said.
Refrain from Violence, Use of Force to Achieve Political Objectives: Zambian Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Zambia has called on all politicians and their supporters to desist from any form of violence to showcase their political might before, during or after the general elections slated for next week.
“Catholic Church not involved in politics”: Catholic Bishops in Madagascar Tell President
Catholic Bishops in Madagascar have told the President of the Indian Ocean Island country that the Church and her leadership exist, not to engage in politics, but to offer spiritual support and advice to all members of society including political leaders for the welfare of the country.
In Nigeria’s Economy, Politics, Youth Need “a level playing ground”: Catholic Archbishop
Those in leadership in Nigeria need to give young people “a level playing ground” to enable them contribute to the political and economic matters of the West African country, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Church cannot remain indifferent to political question”: Mauritian Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has defended church leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation against accusations of interfering with the running of the country noting that they cannot “remain indifferent.”
Pope Francis Prays U.S. President Joe Biden Will Respect “dignity of every person”
In a message to Joe Biden on inauguration day, Pope Francis said he is praying the new United States president will make decisions which respect the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor and most vulnerable.
Ugandan Cleric Not “allowed to exercise priestly ministry” after Joining Active Politics
A member of the Clergy of Uganda’s Gulu Archdiocese has been suspended from exercising his priestly ministry following his decision to join active politics even after his Local Ordinary “tried very much to dissuade him from taking such a step.”
A Nigerian Prelate Criticizes Priest for Naming “one person as governor against another”
A Nigerian Archbishop has termed as “surprising” and “embarrassing” claims that a Catholic priest in the West African country is partisan in the country’s politics, having expressed explicit support for a State Governor.
