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What is the Process for Canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process the Church uses to declare someone a saint.
African Delegates to Share Experience, Lessons from Synod on Synodality in Planned Webinar
African delegates who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome are expected to share their experience and lessons from the meeting in a webinar scheduled for November 15.
Call to Be Part of “transformative movement”: Official on Planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana
The planned Diocesan Synod on youth in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is a call for all the people of God in the Ghanaian Episcopal See to be part of “a transformative movement” that seeks “new and creative pathways for effective pastoral ministry to the youth”, an official involved in organizing the event has said.
Diocese Announces Release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Attack on Nigerian Parish
The Parish Priest of St. Ann's Sarkin Kudu Parish of Nigeria’s Wukari Diocese who was kidnapped on Sunday, October 29 has regained his freedom, the Catholic Diocese has announced.
“Quite unreal”: Catholic Priests in Nigeria on Government’s “palliative structure”
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) have described as “quite unreal” the “palliative structure” that the government of Nigeria has put in place to cushion citizens from the adverse effects of fuel subsidy removal.
Newly Elevated South Sudanese Cardinal Calls for Togetherness, with “God ahead of us”
The newly elevated South Sudanese Cardinal returned to his Metropolitan See from Rome with a call to togetherness, emphasizing the need to invoke and rely upon God’s graces for lasting peace in the world’s newest country.
Views from Africa Were Taken “very seriously”: Synod on Synodality Delegate
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon told the National Catholic Register (the Register), ACI Africa’s partner agency, that the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops “went very well, much better than I expected.”
Plans Underway for Funeral of Murdered Nigerian Monk as Search for Body Hits a Snag
Monks at the Benedictine Monastery, Eruku in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin are planning for the funeral ceremony of their confrere, Br. Godwin Eze, after those who set out to search for the murdered monk’s body encountered obstacles.
Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Sunday Attack on Nigerian Parish, Diocese Appeals for Prayers
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the safe release of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was kidnapped by “unknown people” on Sunday, October 29.
Synod on Synodality 2023: The Key Discussions and Decisions
Now that the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality meeting in Rome has drawn to a close, all eyes are on the final report emanating from the month-long ecclesiastical gathering.
Needs in Gaza "immense," aid "meager and inconsistent": UN Refugee Director
The U.N. said Sunday that “thousands of desperate people” had “stormed U.N.-operated warehouses” and other aid distribution centers in the Gaza region.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Appeal for an End to Frequent Kidnappings, Insecurity
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Taraba State have called for an end to cases of kidnappings and insecurity in the State.
Stand for Truth, Faith, Service: Chancellor to Kenya-based Catholic University Graduands
The Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has challenged graduands at a Kenya-based regional institution of higher learning to be proponents of truth, “always” standing for their faith and living a life of service.
Caritas Freetown Urges Government to Act on Rampant Use of Illicit “kush” Drug
Caritas Freetown, the humanitarian and development arm of the Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone, is urging the government of the West African nation to “take immediate action” to end the use of a cheap and dangerous drug known as kush, Church entity says has become widespread among the youth.
Publish Voter Register “as soon as possible”: Church Leaders in DR Congo to Electoral Body
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to publish the voter registers “as soon as possible” ahead of general elections slated for December 20.
Pope Francis at Synod Closing Mass: To Reform the Church, Adore God and Love Others
At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda” and that those who truly want to reform the Catholic Church should follow Jesus’ greatest commandment: to adore God and love others with his love.
Synod: Church in Africa Called to “theological, pastoral discernment” on Polygamy Issue
The delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops are encouraging the leadership of the people of God in Africa to discern pastoral care towards persons in polygamous unions.
What Does the Synod on Synodality Document Say about "controversial" Issues?
The Synod on Synodality, the monthlong assembly convened by Pope Francis at the Vatican, released its final document containing the discussion of several hot-button issues which it calls “controversial”: the idea of women deacons, optional priestly celibacy, and the accompaniment of people struggling with their gender or sexual identity.
The Openness of the Synod on Synodality "will change the Church": Relator General
At the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis’ monthlong Vatican assembly, one of the meeting’s leaders said the freedom and openness experienced during the gathering will help the Church change in the future.
American Delegate at Synod on Synodality Shares “African wisdom” on War
Archbishop Timothy Paul Broglio, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) who is participating in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality in Rome has reminisced about serving in Ivory Coast, and the lesson he learnt in Africa about war.
