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Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Calls for “greater vigilance” ahead of 2023 General Elections
Bishop Joseph-Bernard Likolo Bokal’Etumba of the Catholic Diocese of Lisala in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged the electorate in the Central African nation to exercise “greater vigilance” ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for December 20.
Catholic Priest’s Research Recommends Change of Tact in Fighting Nigeria’s Insurgency
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria is urging authorities in the West African nation to be more strategic in addressing insurgency in the country, and not to only rely on the military approach.
Pope Francis: Addressing Others’ Wrongs "without rancor" Requires Kindness, Courage
To dialogue with someone who has wronged us is a process that requires “real courage,” Pope Francis said Sunday, reflecting on the theme of “fraternal correction.”
Morocco’s Deadly Earthquake: Pope Francis Offers Country “prayerful communion”
Pope Francis has offered Morocco “prayerful communion” following the Friday, September 8 deadly earthquake that, according to media reports, has left at least 1,300 people dead, and caused widespread damage in and around the Northern African nation’s city of Marrakesh.
What SECAM Wants Done to Address Crises in Coup-affected Countries in Africa
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have weighed in on military coups that have affected African countries in recent years.
Let Children Pursue God’s Plan, “not your plan”: Archbishop in Tanzania to Parents
Parents and guardians have the mandate to bring up children, allowing them to discover and pursue the plan of God in their respective lives, Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Hailed for “selfless service” on Episcopal Anniversary
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been lauded for his “selfless service” to the people of God in the West African nation since he was Consecrated Bishop 12 years ago.
“Be missionaries of prayer”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Consecrated Widows
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called upon members of the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Resurrection, a movement of consecrated widows, to be witnesses of a life of prayer.
Major Earthquake in Morocco Kills More Than 1,000
More than 1,000 people were reported dead after a major earthquake rocked the North African country of Morocco overnight on Friday, the country’s government said Saturday morning.
Seminarian in Nigeria Burnt Alive in Botched Kidnapping at Catholic Parish
Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the killing of a Seminarian in the Diocese after a Parish rectory he was in was set on fire reportedly by Fulani bandits in what has been confirmed as a kidnapping attempt.
Emulate Joseph, Mary in Handling Marital “embarrassment”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya
St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary can be inspirational in handling cases of “embarrassment” between spouses, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Kisumu Archdiocese has said.
Golden Jubilee of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference to Foster Two-nation Unity
The yearlong Golden Jubilee celebrations of the establishment of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) seeks to foster the unity of the people of God in the Conference that brings together those at the helm of the two Catholic Dioceses in Sudan and the seven in South Sudan.
“Inadmissible”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon on Deadly Attack on Civilians
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has described as “inadmissible” the killing of innocent civilians following an attack in the neighborhood of St. Andrew's Muea Parish premises of his Episcopal See.
Documents Identify Thousands of Jews hidden by Religious Orders When Nazis Occupied Rome
Research in the archive of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome has uncovered a list of the names of thousands of Jewish people who found shelter from Nazi persecution in Catholic religious congregations in Rome from 1943-1944.
Seminarian's Whereabouts Unknown as “bandits” Set Nigerian Parish House Ablaze
A Seminarian in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan is missing after the Parish house he was in was set ablaze in a suspected kidnapping incident.
There are Now 4 Shrines Dedicated to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
On the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a leading advocate for the persecuted Church said that awareness of religious persecution in the Western world is growing, thanks to the emergence of four new shrines dedicated to persecuted Christians in the last five years.
Coup in Gabon Has “revived a feeling of hope, security in the public”: Catholic Official
The military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power on August 30 has revived hope among the people of God in the Central African nation, an official at the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said.
They’re “20 years of fruitful evangelization”: Catholic Bishops’ Radio Director in Kenya
Waumini Radio, the Catholic radio of the members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) is marking 20 years of "fruitful evangelization", the Director of the Nairobi-based entity has said.
War, Lack of Personnel Behind Closure of Comboni Sisters’ Community in Yei, South Sudan
The violence in the territory covered by South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei and the lack of personnel are the reasons behind the closure of the community of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) in the South Sudanese Diocese, the Provincial Superior has said.
Priest in Nigeria Urges Church Leaders to be “articulate enough” on Christian Persecution
The Church in Nigeria has distinguished herself as the voice of the people, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation and researcher on insurgency has said, and challenged religious leaders to do more especially in articulating the depth of Christian persecution in the country.
