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60th Anniversary of Zambia’s Independence “an opportunity for introspection”: Catholic Bishops
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Zambia’s Independence marked October 24, Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation have called on the nation to reflect on its journey, values, and future aspirations.
Like St. Allamano, Let’s “be supporters of missionaries, formation of missionaries”: Catholic Bishop of Zanzibar
Bishop Augustine Ndeliakyama Shao of the Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar has recognized the contribution of St. Joseph Allamano to the mission of the Church and urged the people of God to emulate the Italian-born founder of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) in supporting Missionaries.
Word on Fire to Publish Pope Benedict XVI’s Collected Works in English
Bishop Robert Barron’s media company Word on Fire plans to publish in English more than two dozen volumes of the collected works of Joseph Ratzinger.
Cape Verde’s President Lauds Catholic Church for “stepping in when state was absent” to Advance Education
The President of the Republic of Cape Verde has lauded the Catholic Church for its pioneering role in education in the island nation that is located off the west coast of Africa.
Today, October 25, We Celebrate St. Crispin and St. Crispinian
Sts. Crispin and Crispinian were brothers. Together, they evangelized Gaul in the middle of the third century. Working from Soissons, they preached the streets by day and made shoes by night.
President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Eulogizes Late "Father of Liberation Theology" for Influencing Seminarians
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has eulogized Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, considered the “Father of Liberation Theology,” for his contribution to Theology, which he says influenced him and others while in the Major Seminary.
“Digital missionaries” in Africa Challenged to Proceed with Evangelization Efforts of Mission Sunday
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese in Nigeria has called on the youth and “other digital inhabitants” to embrace digital evangelization, urging them to take over from the activities of this year’s World Mission Sunday.
Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau Declares National Day of Prayer amid Youth Migration Crisis
The Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau has called for a national day of fasting and prayer on November 4, under the theme “The Truth Will Set You Free,” urging citizens to unite in prayer for peace and tranquility in the country.
New Apostolic Nuncio Eager to Experience “what it means to be Catholic” in Nigeria
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has expressed his eagerness and desire to serve the Church and the people of God in the West African country.
Today, October 24, We Celebrate St. Anthony Claret
Anthony Claret was born in Spain in 1807 and like his father, he was a weaver by trade. In his spare time, he studied Latin, and at the age of 22, he entered the seminary, and was ordained in 1835.
Pope Francis' Conversation with African Youths Continues to Drive Change as Projects Launched to Transform Communities
Over 40 African digital faith influencers who graduated in an eight-month formation program last month have been given the go ahead to run their projects in their zeal to transform their communities.
Synod on Synodality is a “remodeling of the Church”: African Delegate at Meeting in Rome
The ongoing Synod on Synodality is a restructuring of the Church, one that aims to bring the people of God closer to the vision God intended, an African delegate participating in the October 2-27 meeting has said.
At Canonization of Founder, Consolata Missionaries Reflect on Synodality Over the Years: Pioneers to Present Day
The life and ministry of the members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) reflect the values that the multi-year Synod on Synodality seeks to promote.
Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Call for Peace, Integrity Ahead of General Elections
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of General Elections scheduled for November 10.
Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint.
Malawi’s Catholic Peace Commission Joins Push for Free, Fair 2025 Elections
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Malawi has joined the country’s coalition of Public Affairs Committee (PAC), the Gender Justice Unit, and the Meeting Hub (mHub) in a push to promote credible, free and fair 2025 polls of the south-east African country.
Today, October 23, We Celebrate St. John of Capistrano
On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included a political career, extensive missionary journeys, efforts to reunite separated Eastern Christians with Rome and a historically important turn at military leadership.
“A kairos for Africa”: Cardinal Ambongo says Synod on Synodality a Moment to Reimagine Continent’s Uniqueness
The multi-year Synod on Synodality is a “kairos” moment for Africa—a divinely appointed time to reimagine how the Church operates in the continent’s unique socio-cultural context, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
“Synodality for us in Africa is a total rejection of individualism”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has described the Synod on Synodality as a process of avoiding selfish interests on the African continent.
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