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Congolese Cardinal Advocates for Pastoral Initiatives “with the poor at heart”
Ahead of the World Day of the Poor to be marked this year on November 19, the Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for pastoral initiatives that are hinged on the needs of the poor.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Lilongwe Archdiocese in Malawi
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Vincent Frederick Mwakhwawa the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe in Malawi.
Devastating Ghana Floods: Catholic Relief Services Warns of Disease, "long-term" Hunger
A CRS representative in Ghana said 200,000 hectares remain covered by water in the southeastern part of the country, impacting the livelihood of thousands.
Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not Give a Credible Witness to the Gospel
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians who are always resentful and full of complaints are not credible witnesses to the Gospel because joy is an essential ingredient for evangelization.
Today, November 15, We Celebrate St. Albert the Great
St. Albert the Great is a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of scientists. The native German joined the newly formed Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the early 13th century.
Catholic Journalists in Africa Call for More Reporting Opportunities on the Environment
Religious leaders in Africa can help protect the environment by initiating initiatives journalists can report on, members of the Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) have said.
What Bishops in Ghana are Proposing to Address Dwindling Catholic Population
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) are proposing the development of well-structured catechetical and formation programs, among other sets of proposals to address the decreasing number of Catholic faithful in the West African nation.
“An original sin”: Cardinal in Nigeria Faults Politicians for Rigging Elections
Politicians commit an original sin when they rig an election , John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said, and faulted Nigerians who seek political positions to enrich themselves.
U.S. Pro-life Catholic Entity Reports Success in Africa, Over 10,000 Seminarians Trained
The U.S.-based pro-life Catholic group says it has trained thousands of African seminarians in its anti-abortion programs over the last few decades.
Outspoken Atheist with Somali Roots Says She's “now a Christian”
The prominent critic of Islam said she turned to Christianity in part “because I ultimately found life without any spiritual solace unendurable.”
Today, November 14, We Celebrate Blessed John Licci
John Licci is one of the longest living holy men of the Church. His 111 years on this earth in a small town near Palermo, Sicily, were filled with many miracles. His mother died during childbirth, and his father was a poor peasant who had to work the fields, and so was forced to leave John alone as an infant.
“Be an authentic pastor”: Nuncio to Pioneer Bishop of Newly Erected Guinean Diocese
The representative of the Holy Father in Guinea has urged the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Guéckédou in the West African nation to be “an authentic pastor” to the people of God under his care.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Wisdom in Management of Country’s Resources
Several decades after independence, Angola is still lagging behind in development and cannot feed her people, a Bishop in the Southern African country has said, and appealed for wisdom for those who manage the country’s resources.
Cardinal in South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Deacons to Embrace Servant Leadership
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has urged the new Deacons he ordained on Saturday, November 11 to “sacrifice” for the ministry, and to be always ready to serve the people of God in the eastern central African country.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of New Diocese in Chad Urged to “be attentive to all”
The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has urged the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Koumra to be “attentive to all” people of God in his care.
Christian Foundation Condemns Bombing of Church Property in Sudan
The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has condemned the bombing of Church buildings in which scores were injured in Khartoum, Sudan.
Today, November 13, We Celebrate St. Frances Cabrini
On November 13, the universal Church honors St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian missionary who spent much of her life working with Italian immigrants in the United States. Mother Cabrini, who had a deathly fear of water and drowning, crossed the Atlantic Ocean more than 30 times in service of the Church and the people she was serving.
Pope Francis Appoints Two New Bishops for Dioceses in DR Congo
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Libère Pwongo Bope and Mons. Léonard Kakudju Muzinga as Bishops for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Basankusu and Kamina Dioceses respectively.
Bishop in Angola Cautions Companies Against Wasting Food, “be sensitive to the poor”
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has called on companies and businesses that deal in food to sell their products at affordable prices instead of waiting for the products to go bad only to throw them away.
Laity Council Calls for Relief Measures to Cushion the Poor in Nigeria
Members of the Ibadan Provincial Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (IPLCN) are calling on the lay faithful to come up with palliative measures that will help cushion vulnerable Nigerians in the country they say is undergoing tough economic times.
