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“You are called to be agents of transformation”: Catholic Bishop at Launch of National Youth Day in Ivory Coast
Young people in Ivory Coast must take an active role in shaping the future of the Church and society, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Today, March 1, We Celebrate St. David of Wales
Among Welsh Catholics, as well as those in England, March 1 is the liturgical celebration of Saint David of Wales.
Time to “return the love” as Catholics in Africa Gather Online to Pray for Pope Francis’ Recovery
Catholics from across Africa gathered online for one hour to pray for Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14. Latest reports on the health situation of the Holy Father indicate a “sudden worsening of the respiratory picture”.
Communications Officer for Regional Bishops’ Conference in Africa Reminisces about Past with Pope Francis, Prays for Him
Sheila Leocádia Pires, the Mozambican-born journalist who serves as the Communications Officer of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is praying for the recovery of the ailing Holy Father, Pope Francis, with whom she says she shared light moments on the sidelines of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality gatherings, where she served as Secretary of the Commission for Information.
Catholic Bishops Decry Rights Violation in DR Congo after Conference Official’s Passport Confiscated at Airport
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have raised alarm over rising violations of the freedom of movement in the Central African nation after an incident involving the Secretary General of their Conference.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Lesotho’s Leribe Diocese, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Augustinus Tumaole Bane from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Leribe in Lesotho and appointed Mons. Vitalis Sekhonyana Marole, currently serving as Parish Priest of Moya and St. Matthew in the Archdiocese of Pretoria, as his successor.
Pope Francis Ventilated after "sudden worsening" of Respiratory Condition
Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his condition, the Vatican said.
Today, February 28, We Celebrate Blessed Villana de'Botti
Villana de’Botti was a wife and a Third Order Dominican. She was born in Florence in 1332.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Meeting Other Faith, Civil Society Groups to Chart Way Forward after Historical Injustices
Top on the agenda for members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) who are engaging with other faith-based groups and ethical communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is how to heal from the historical injustices the continent has suffered from.
“We have to work hard to change Cameroon”: Bishop to Catholics amid Challenges, October Presidential Election
The President of the Episcopal Commission for Communication at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged Catholics in the Central African nation to embrace their role as bearers of hope and work diligently to transform the country that is gearing up for a presidential election later this year.
“You’re true reference point for civilization of truth, love”: Catholic Bishop in Malawi to Parish Priests
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa in Malawi has called upon Parish Priests in his Episcopal See to live up to their identity as bearers of “truth and love in this world”, guarding the people of God under their pastoral care against falsehood.
Nigeria’s Catholics Challenged to Embrace “radical forgiveness” amid Provocation from Other Faiths
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has challenged Catholics in the West African nation to extend “radical forgiveness” to those who seek to provoke them by criticizing their faith.
“Our Church needs us”: Catholic Communicators in Cameroon Urged to Persevere in Their Media Apostolate
Catholic communicators in Cameroon have been urged to remain steadfast in their media apostolate, keeping in mind their role in fostering hope, solidarity, and peace in society.
Today, February 27, we celebrate Blessed Maria Caridad Brader
Mother Maria Caridad Brader was born into a pious family in Kaltburn, Switzerland, in 1860.
In Get-Well-Soon Wishes, Theologians in Africa Pour their Hearts Out to Pope Francis
Members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) are reflecting on Pope Francis’ simplicity, humility, servant leadership and sense of humour as they continue to pray for his recovery.
Catholic Bishops in Benin, DR Congo, Mozambique Appeal for Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Francis
Catholic Bishops in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique are among Church leaders in Africa appealing for prayers for Pope Francis, who was admitted in hospital on February 14 and later diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Thank You, Pope Francis, for Making “your sick bed a channel” of Evangelization: SIGNIS Africa President
The President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has penned a moving letter to Pope Francis, lauding him for using every opportunity to evangelize, including his time in the hospital, where he is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14.
Vicar for Consecrated Life in Tanzania’s Tabora Catholic Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Josaphat Jackson Bududu as Auxiliary Bishop of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, where Protase Cardinal Rugambwa is the Local Ordinary.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to “be communicators of hope”
Catholic Journalists and media practitioners in São Tomé and Príncipe have been challenged to be bearers of hope amid pervasive disinformation and polarization, and in certain situations, misinformation.
Historic African American Parish in St. Louis, U.S., Receives Grant to Restore Stained Glass
St. Alphonsus Liguori Church was one of 30 churches in the country chosen to receive a grant this year from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.
