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In Latest Pastoral Letter, Bishops in Mozambique Recall Pope Francis' Visit Last Year
Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation of Mozambique have, in their latest Pastoral Letter circulated August 23, recalled the pastoral visit of Pope Francis to their country last year.
“End senseless killings, not tomorrow but now”: Bishops of Nigeria’s Kaduna Province
The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province within the territory of Kaduna State have expressed their pain over continued “senseless killings” in their pastoral jurisdiction and urged the people of God in the affected areas to end “the culture of death” immediately.
"Christian charity is not simple philanthropy": Pope Francis
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Islamic Militants Kidnap Hundreds in Raid on Nigerian Town
Militants with the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked the town of Kukawa in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, abducting hundreds of people.
Pope Francis Supports Project to "free" Virgin Mary from Mafia Exploitation in Italy
Pope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control
In a Phone Call, Pope Francis Comforts Bishop of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese amid Crisis
Pope Francis on Wednesday, August 19 made a phone call to the Bishop of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese, Luiz Fernando Lisboa expressing his closeness to him and the people of God under his care amid reported jihadist crisis in Cabo Delgado Province, which is within the Diocese of Pemba.
Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator for Ghana's Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. John Baptist Attakruh as the new Apostolic Administrator of Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese that has been under the leadership of Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Local Ordinary of Accra.
Pope Francis Appeals for Dialogue Between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over Nile Dam Project
Pope Francis has expressed his awareness of the conflict over the Nile Dam project, which he follows “with particular attention” and called for dialogue between the three African nations involved.
Pope Francis Asks Mary "Mother of Hope" to Intercede for Nigeria's Persecuted Christians
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and for peace in conflicts in Africa.
Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was a "giant leap for mankind": Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon.
Human Dignity Has Serious Political Implications: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian faith demands conversion from individualism and a commitment to defending the inherent dignity of every person.
Bishops in Zambia Pen Gratitude to Pope Francis after €100,000.00 Donation
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have written to Pope Francis expressing their joy and gratitude after the Holy Father wired a donation of €100,000.00 to the people of God in the Southern African country to help vulnerable populations who have been worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis Baptizes Conjoined African Twins Separated in Rome
Pope Francis has baptized the African twins who were born conjoined at the head and were separated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital.
Pope Francis Sends Donation to Beirut for Explosion Recovery
Pope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city of Beirut earlier this week.
Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese Establishes Tree Nursery in Response to Laudato Si’
The leadership of the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) in the Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has initiated a tree nursery project, initially with 12,000 seedlings, as a response to Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’, a CJPC official has told ACI Africa.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Follow ‘God’s Logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others.
Be Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis Tells Youth at Medjugorje
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God.
Pope Francis Appoints New Personal Secretary
Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday.
Pope Francis Asks Young People to 'send a hug' to the Elderly
Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a message of encouragement amid the loneliness of the coronavirus pandemic.
“This elevation is a miracle of God”: Nigerian Professor Appointed to Pontifical Academy
The Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology who was recently appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences by the Holy Father has described the appointment as an “elevation” that “is a miracle of God.”
