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“Very difficult to bear”: Archbishop in Cameroon on Dozens Killed in Collapsed Building
The loss of dozens of people as a result of the collapse of the four-storey building in Douala is a tragedy that is “very difficult to bear” Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala Archdiocese in Cameroon has said.
Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in Angola Urged to Foster Episcopal “service, not honor”
Bishop Firmino David, the newly Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese will need to foster “service and not honor” during his Episcopal ministry.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kenyan Diocese Eulogized as “courageous man, gentle soul”
Bishop Paul Darmanin, who was at the helm of the Catholic Diocese of Garissa since its establishment in 1984 till his retirement in December 2015 has been eulogized as a man of great courage.
Pope Francis Speaks to Young People Ahead of World Youth Day in "Popecast"
Ahead of next week’s World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis responded to the prerecorded questions and struggles of young people in Vatican News’ newly produced podcast, dubbed the “Popecast.”
Help Realize “the Malawi you want, utilize your influence”: Bishop to Catholic Women
Members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in Malawi have been challenged to help realize the country they want, where current challenges are addressed.
New “stitching” Course at Salesian Institute in South Africa Empowering Young Women
Young women enrolled at the Salesian Institute Youth Projects’ Waves of Change program in South Africa’s Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese are receiving additional skills that are contributing to their empowerment.
WYD 2023: African Digital Faith Influencers Urged to Be Faith Pilgrims, “not tourists”
A section of the African Digital Youth Faith Influencers (ADYFI) who are to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, have been reminded that they are embarking on a pilgrimage of faith and not a fun tour.
Major Seminaries in Burundi Set Limit to Enrollment amid “boom in vocations”
Major Seminaries in Burundi have been forced to regulate their enrollment as the number of young people seeking to join Priestly and Religious Life continues to rise in the Eastern African country.
Pope Francis Calls for “urgent aid, assistance” to Migrants in Northern Africa
Pope Francis is calling upon governments in Africa and Europe to urgently help migrants in North Africa, who he said are undergoing “unspeakable suffering”.
African National Eucharistic Congress "sparking hope" for Revival
The African National Eucharistic Congress (ANEC), which took place this past weekend in Washington, D.C., is already “sparking hope” for spiritual revival, one participant told CNA.
Pope Meets with Head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, this morning in a private Vatican audience, the Holy See’s press office announced.
WYD2023: Pilgrims Cycle to Lisbon; Pope to Receive Bicycles Upon Arrival
Three pilgrims have already left Kraków, Poland, and another 17 have left Troyes, France, to head to Portugal, where they will participate in World Youth Day 2023 from Aug. 1–6 in Lisbon.
Nigeria’s Small-scale Farmers Playing “crucial role” in Food Security: Christian Leaders
Small-scale farmers in Nigeria are playing a “crucial role” in addressing the challenge of food security in Africa in general, and the West African nation in particular, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Last Minute Preparation Tips for Africans Participating in World Youth Day in Portugal
Angela Azuma from Ghana has participated in two World Youth Day (WYD) events and is gearing up for the third one taking place in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, between August 1-6.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Urge Dialogue Based on “clearly defined framework” to End Crisis
Religious leaders in Kenya under their umbrella body, the National Dialogue Forum (NDF), are advocating for dialogue among political leaders in the East African nation to end the crisis in the country.
Go Beyond Ethnicities, Strive for Collaboration: Bishop in South Sudan to Catholic Men
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has urged members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to go beyond their respective ethnicities, and instead strive for collaboration to bring positive change to society.
Africa among Destinations of Millions of Dollars in U.S.-charitable Donations: Bishops
The United States Catholic bishops announced Thursday where millions of dollars raised by American dioceses will go for charitable purposes around the world.
Pope Francis Celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with an intergenerational Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica.
A Beautiful Prayer You Can Say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The third annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly is observed on July 23, 2023.
Now Hear This: St. Peter’s Basilica Upgrades Its Sound System
A common struggle for elderly Mass-goers is being able to hear in church. It seems, then, that the unveiling of a new sound system in St. Peter’s Basilica couldn’t have had better timing. It was inaugurated on July 23, after 10 months of work, just in time for the papal Mass for the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
