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Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leone’s Makeni Diocese Urged to Avail Church Resources to Facilitate Lenten Observance
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has urged Priests and other pastoral agents serving in his Episcopal See to make Church resources available to the people of God under their care, especially during the Lenten Season.
Catholic Priest Lauds Jubilee of Armed Forces in Nigeria, Says Church’s Initiative Will Foster Unity
A Catholic official in Nigeria has described the ongoing celebration for the country’s armed forces, an initiative that is in line the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, as a significant event that will enhance unity and collaboration among security personnel in the West African country.
Sacrament of Holy Orders Goes Beyond “liturgical service”: Catholic Bishop at Ordination in Kenya
The Sacrament of Holy Orders transcends “liturgical service” and reaches far into serving humankind, a Catholic Bishop has told the two Deacons and 24 Seminarians he ordained in Kenya.
Today, March 6, We Celebrate St. Colette
St. Colette was the founder of the Colettine Poor Clares (Clarisses)
“A most remarkable leader”: Cardinal in South Africa Applauds Pope Francis, Calls for Prayers for His Recovery
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on the people of God to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery, pointing out the Holy Father’s moral and spiritual guidance in a troubled world.
Catholic Bishops Join other Faith, Civil Entities in Push for Group to Oversee Reparations for Africa’s Historical Abuse
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are among the faith and civil society organizations proposing the formation of “an ethical reference group” that will help in overseeing the reparations for Africa following the historical injustices the continent has suffered.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Pays Tribute to Priest Murdered on Ash Wednesday, a Day after Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has paid tribute to Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a Priest of the Diocese who was murdered on Wednesday, March 5, a day following his kidnapping.
Catholic Bishops in Liberia Say “old age demons of division” Hindering Reconciliation Progress
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) have decried divisions among the people of God in the West African nation, and called for personal and societal conversion, and reconciliation during the period of Lent.
Caritas Internationalis Calls for Humanitarian Access in Sudan as Crisis Escalates
Caritas Internationalis has raised alarm about the acute food shortage in Sudan as war rages on between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and appealed to the parties in the conflict to open the country to humanitarian access.
Lent 2025: Seven Answers to Your Questions about Fasting and Abstinence
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about fasting and abstinence.
Avoid “third term conversations”: Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Appeal amid Talks to Extend President’s Term
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) have urged political leaders in the Southern African country to address the worsening living conditions of the people, and not to waste time discussing the country’s future elections.
Today, March 5, We Celebrate St. John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows.
May Ash Wednesday Not Be “an empty ritual, with no grace of God”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Warns of Insincerity
Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten Season, when Catholics as well as members of other churches receive ashes on their foreheads as a mark of human mortality and the value of repentance, can be meaningless if we are not honest and sincere about our need for renewal with God, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has warned.
Bicentennial Jubilee of Missionaries’ Founder in Tanzanian Diocese Launched, Bishop Cautions against “immoral” Schools
Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Geita has cautioned against learning institutions that foster immorality, including introducing learners to homosexual tendencies and pampering them.
Nigeria’s Auchi Catholic Diocese Appeals for Prayers After Priest, Seminarian Abducted from Parish Rectory
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria has sent out a prayer appeal for the safety and release of Fr. Philip Ekweli and a major Seminarian abducted from a Parish Rectory on Monday, March 3.
“Lord Jesus, grant health to our Pope”: Catholic Bishops in Cameroon Spearhead Prayers for Pope Francis’ Recovery
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have led the people of God in the Central African nation in praying for the recovery of Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14.
Christ’s Victory “over fear, difficulty, uncertainty” Inspires Religious Life: Mozambican Catholic Bishop at Profession
The victory of Jesus Christ over human challenges and limitations at his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension is a source of inspiration to the call to surrender to the Lord in perpetual service in Religious Life, Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has said.
At Priestly Ordinary in Nigeria, Catholic Bishop Urges Priests to Strive for Holiness, “to live exemplary lives”
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has emphasized the need for Priests to strive for “holy” and “exemplary lives” in the course of their Priestly ministry.
Laudato Si’, “moral, theological foundation” for Addressing Africa’s Ecological Reparations: Catholic Environmentalist
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, is foundational in addressing ecological reparations stemming from historical injustices, including those in Africa, a Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has said.
Catholic Bishops Decry Five-Week Closure of Schools in Northern Nigeria for Ramadan
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are questioning the secular nature of the West African country following the closure of schools in some Nigerian States for the period of Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, when they commemorate Qur’an’s revelation by fasting from food and drink during the sunlit hours to draw closer to God and nurture self-control, show gratitude, and practice compassion towards the needy.
