Advertisement

World Leprosy Day

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022. | Vatican Media

Millions Still Suffer from Leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ Message About It

Jan 24, 2023

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics and people worldwide to remember those suffering from leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, ahead of World Leprosy Day.

Flag of Burkina Faso / Pulic Domain

Social Exclusion Main Cause of Suffering for Lepers: Cleric in Burkina Faso

Feb 1, 2021

On the occasion of the 68th World Leprosy Day marked Sunday, January 31, a Missionary Cleric ministering in Burkina Faso has identified social exclusion as the main challenge facing people affected by leprosy in the West African nation.

Latest headlines

Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Religious Institutes as “an invaluable component” of Church in South Sudan

Today, November 22, We Celebrate St. Cecilia

Why Nigerian Muslim Donated Modern 400-seater Assembly Hall to Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese

Catholic Church in Southern Africa Urges Mozambican Authorities to “guarantee a climate of peace” amid Violence

Catholic Bishops Urge Sudanese to Learn “how to survive together”, to Reject Violence and Work for Peace

Sir. Jude Nnam

Renowned Nigerian Catholic Gospel Singer Regains Freedom after Seven Days in Captivity

Trending

Why Nigerian Muslim Donated Modern 400-seater Assembly Hall to Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese

Catholic Bishops Urge Sudanese to Learn “how to survive together”, to Reject Violence and Work for Peace

Sir. Jude Nnam

Renowned Nigerian Catholic Gospel Singer Regains Freedom after Seven Days in Captivity

Catholic Church in Southern Africa Urges Mozambican Authorities to “guarantee a climate of peace” amid Violence

Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Religious Institutes as “an invaluable component” of Church in South Sudan

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for Study of Church History Free from Ideologies

Credit: Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF)

World Children’s Day 2024: Africa’s Christian Professionals Push for “laws, charters, policies” Prioritizing Children

Catholic Radio in Angola will not be Compromised by Politicians, Archbishop Says after Huge Government Donation

“A gesture that touches me”: Vatican Official on Honorary Doctorate at Catholic University in Cameroon

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso

Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests

Videos