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Pope Francis’ Visit to Madagascar “an unforgettable human, spiritual event”: Cleric
One Year since Pope Francis visited Madagascar, a missionary Cleric whose apostolate involves reaching out to the deprived in the Island nation off the coast of East Africa, has shared memories of the 6-8 September 2019 Papal pastoral trip describing it as “an unforgettable human and spiritual event.”
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop in Seychelles, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Wiehe from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles, the one-diocese Indian Ocean islands nation, off East Africa.
On Memorial of “Apostle of Mauritius”, Blessed Laval, Cardinal Urges Closeness to the Poor
On the occasion of the 179th anniversary of the arrival of renowned French Spiritan Priest, Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval in Mauritius and the 156th anniversary of his death, the head of the Catholic Church in the Indian Ocean island nation has encouraged attentiveness to the plight of the poor in society.
Southern Africa Prelates Express Solidarity with People of God in Mozambique amid Crisis
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have, in a collective statement, expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Mozambique indicating their awareness of “the rapidly deteriorating situation” of Cabo Delgado Province, a region within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba.
Pope Francis Pleads with Catholics not to Gossip
Pope Francis implored Catholics Sunday not to gossip about one another’s faults, but instead to follow Jesus’ directive on fraternal correction in the Gospel of Matthew.
Pope Francis to Sign a New Encyclical on Human Fraternity on October 3
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3.
Science and Faith Together can Help Protect Environment: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Thursday that science and faith together can help humanity to overcome ecological crises.
One Year after Pope Francis’ Second Visit, Church in Africa Renews Commitment to Peace
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Africa has, in a statement shared with ACI Africa, announced a week-long commemoration of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ second three-nation visit to sub-Saharan Africa, recalling the 4 – 10 September 2019 Papal trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and the Mauritian Islands as having been a joy to the people of God in Africa.
Economics Should Not "sacrifice human dignity to the idols of finance": Pope Francis
Pope Francis told heads of state and business leaders Friday that human dignity and “ecological conversion” ought to shape the future of Europe’s economy.
Bishop in Mozambique Engages President over Insurgent Attacks, Humanitarian Crisis
The Bishop of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese played host to the country’s President earlier this week to discuss the insurgent attacks and humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado Province, a region within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba, the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) reported Wednesday, September 2.
Tourists in Rome Surprised by Chance to See Pope Francis
Tourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months.
To Usher in “Season of Creation” Event in Zambia, Bishops Encourage Hope, Inspiration
At the beginning of the worldwide month-long annual event dubbed Season of Creation during which Christians renew their interaction with God the creator and His creation, Bishops in Zambia have called on the people of God in their country to bring hope and inspiration for a better future through the safeguarding of creation.
One Year since Pope Francis Visited Mozambique, Church Fosters Renewed Social Commitment
The Church in Mozambique is celebrating a week of faith and social commitment to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s visit to the Southern African country, an official has told ACI Africa.
COVID-19 is “a wake-up call” to Care for Creation: Pope Francis on World Day of Prayer
Pope Francis released a message Tuesday for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in which he called for repentance for humanity’s broken bonds with God’s creation and with each other.
Vatican Secretary Stresses “spiritual consonance” Between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI
Cardinal Pietro Parolin has written an introduction to a book describing the continuity between Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Planned Activities to Celebrate Annual Month-long “Season of Creation” Event in Africa
As Catholics across the globe plan to join other Christians to be part of the month-long annual event dubbed Season of Creation, an official of the Global Catholic Climate Movement in Africa (GCCM Africa), one of the organizations participating in the event, has outlined some of the planned activities to mark the ecumenical initiative in Africa.
Four Sibling Nurses Who Treated Coronavirus Patients to Meet Pope Francis
Four adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.
A New Book to Feature Pope Francis’ “most significant speeches to athletes”
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.
Nuncio in Nigeria Highlights Communion Value as Abuja Archbishop Receives Pallium
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has, at the Eucharistic celebration during which the Archbishop of Abuja received the pallium, underscored the importance of communion in the Church.
South African Jesuit Cautions against Neglecting Poor, Marginalized amid COVID-19 Crisis
A Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Cleric serving in his native country, South Africa, has, in a reflection on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, cautioned against neglecting the poor and marginalized.
