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Communication Gift to Humanity “to weave communion”: Vatican Official at CEPACS Jubilee
Communication is a divine gift to humanity to facilitate the fostering of relationships and the realization of communion, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has said.
Zambia Church Leaders Call for Erection of Ramps in Voter Registration Centres
There is need for the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to erect ramps at voter registration centers to enable people living with disability access them, Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have said.
Despite Boko Haram Atrocities, “find a place in our hearts to forgive”: Nigerian Bishop
There is need for Christians in Nigeria to let go the pain they may be harboring against members of Boko Haram, who have caused them traumatic experiences, by making the decision to forgive, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Cardinal in Morocco Dedicates Advent Week I to Prayers, Fasting for Peace in Holy Land
Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Rabat in Morocco are to mark the first Week of Advent praying for peace in the Holy Land, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Laud Parliament for Passing Family Protection Bill
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have lauded the West African nation’s parliament for passing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.
Catholic Bishops from the Republic of Congo Conclude Ad Limina Visit
Last week Pope Francis received in audience the bishops of the Republic of Congo on the occasion of their ad limina apostolorum visit.
Today, November 21, We Celebrate Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem.
“Protect your vocations zealously”: Archbishop in Kenya to New Priests at Ordination
Newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya have been urged to “zealously” protect their Priestly vocation, and to live “respectable lives” that conform to their divine calling.
Elect Candidates Who “seek the well-being of the people”: Bishop in DR Congo to Electorate
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the electorate against irresponsible political candidates, and urged them to elect those who have the best interests of the people at heart.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Violence in Holy Land, Call for Accountability
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have condemned the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, which they say includes “ethnic cleansing”.
Five Things to Know about this African Pope Celebrated on November 21
Of the 266 successors to St. Peter, three are of African descent. One of them is St. Gelasius I, whose feast is celebrated on November 21.
Issues of National Concern Catholic Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have outlined a number of issues affecting the West African nation, including “current economic hardships”, security agents’ brutalities, “politics of religion”, and “worsening environmental destruction” among others. They call upon the government to address these issues for the good of the people of God in the West African nation.
World Leaders Seek to Restore Original Meaning of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The fifth Transatlantic Summit organized by The Political Network for Values (PNfV) last week brought together more than 200 leaders from 40 countries.
Bishops in Ghana Decry “massive uncontrolled corruption”, Call for Political Reawakening
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have decried what they refer to as “uncontrolled corruption” in the West African country, calling for political reawakening in the country.
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht.
UK-Based Catholic Aid Agency Welcomes Court Ruling against Rwandan Asylum Plan
The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) Supreme Court ruling against the country’s plan to send asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.
World Day of Tolerance: Bishops in Ghana Join Call for Vigilance Against Peace Threats
Officials of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana, among them Catholic Bishops, are calling on the people of God in the west African nation to be vigilant by recognizing threats posed by those who want to divide the country.
Bishops in Ireland Reaching Out to Flood Victims in Somalia with Humanitarian Support
Bishops in Ireland, through their development arm, Trócaire, are providing healthcare and nutrition services to victims of floods caused by the ongoing El Nino rains in Somalia.
New Bishops in DR Congo Pledge to Foster Togetherness and Collaboration
The newly appointed Bishops for Basankusu and Kamina Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to always seek to foster togetherness and collaboration with the people of God under their pastoral care.
"A battle inside us": Hebrew Catholics in the Holy Land Wrestle with Challenges of War
The Israel-Hamas war has brought challenges to Hebrew Catholics in Israel, but the diverse and vibrant community holds on to its faith as a guide and consolation.
