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Fiducia Supplicans: Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Urge Calmness, “firm” Faith
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have cautioned the people of God in their respective countries against “anxiety” amid controversies around Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
Christian Foundation Condemns Attack on Church, Christian Homes in Egypt
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights group, has condemned attacks on Christian homes and a church building site in Al-Azeeb village in Samalout, Minya Province, Upper Egypt.
Almost All Christians Have Fled Southern Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah Bombing
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia militant group in Lebanon, began attacking Israel at the Israeli-Lebanese border following the beginning of the conflict.
We’ve No “rites for such things”: Bishop in Ghana on Blessing of Same-Sex Marriages
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has clarified that the blessing of same-sex marriages is not permissible in the West African country, noting that the Church does not even have the rites and prayers for such arrangements.
Blessing of Same-Sex Couples “not for implementation in Zambia”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have directed against the application of the Vatican declaration on the possibility for members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” explained in Fiducia Supplicans, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Defend Fiducia Supplicans, Say Not Endorsing Same-sex Marriages
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have defended Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
PMS Director in Indian Ocean Island Nations Appointed Apostolic Vicar in Mauritius
Pope Francis has appointed the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) for the territories of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (C.E.D.O.I.) the Apostolic Vicar for the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius.
Salesians Realize Month-long Campaign on Value of Vocational Education in Rwanda
The Job Service Office of the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda organized a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the need to embrace vocation and technical education in the East African nation.
South Sudan Needs Trauma Healing to Address “sexual violence effects”: Catholic Official
Survivors of sexual violence in South Sudan need to be helped, the Coordinator of the Catholic Health Commission (CHC) in the East-Central African nation has said, and proposed the reestablishment of a trauma healing facility in the country.
Medical Students at Ugandan Catholic Institution Urged to Prioritize God’s Will in Service
Medical graduands at St. Francis Schools of Health Sciences (SFRASH) in Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Lugazi have been urged to seek for and prioritize the will of God in their professional duties.
“Blessings for same sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have prohibited the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18 under the title, Fiducia Supplicans.
Vatican Declaration on Blessings of Same-Sex Couples: Take from Webinar in Ghana
A day after the release of Fiducia Supplicans, the Monday, December 18 Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” released by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF), a Catholic media entity in Ghana organized a discussion that sought “to create more clarity” on the declaration.
“A Savior of possibilities”: Bishop in South Africa Expresses Solidarity with Refugees
“Our savior who is going to be born is a Savior of possibilities.” This is the message of Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the liaison Bishop for the Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC).
Let’s Pray for “end to this horrifying violence”: South African Cardinal on Gaza Conflict
Stephen Cardinal Brislin has called for prayer for an end to the Israel-Hamas war following the reported December 16 attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza and on the Centre for Disabled Children, which the Missionaries of Charity run within the Parish compound.
“We must respect life”: Tanzania Bishops’ Conference Official to Youth on Abortion
The Director of the National Laity Department of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has cautioned the youth in the East African nation against abortion and urged them to respect life.
Let’s “go massively to the polling stations”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo ahead of Polls
Bishop François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa of Kindu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling for active participation in the Central African nation’s general elections scheduled for December 20.
Demands to Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom Violators List a “wake up” Call: Archbishop
The calls from over two dozen human rights advocates for the U.S Congress to get Nigeria back to the list of religious freedom violators is a “wake up” call for the West Africa nation that is Africa’s most populous nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Our joy must outweigh every sorrow”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Gaudete Sunday
“Our joy must outweigh every sorrow,” Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has said in his homily on December 17, Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent that invites the people of God to “rejoice always” as is captured in Philippians 4:4.
International Migrants Day: Archbishop in Angola Advocates for “reference structure”
On the occasion of the annual International Migrants Day marked December 18, the President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has appealed for the creation of a “reference structure” to assist migrants.
Vatican Says Priests Can Bless Same-sex Couples Without Condoning their Lifestyles
The Vatican has issued new guidance on the topic of blessings of same-sex attracted people, stating that Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples as an expression of pastoral closeness without condoning their sexual relations.
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