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Nigeria among Countries with Religious Freedom Violations Ignored by U.S.: Hearing
Religious liberty advocates in a hearing on Tuesday shared details with members of Congress on the dire state of religious freedom in countries around the world.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Political Candidates against Self-seeking Agenda
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned political candidates in the December 20 general elections against self-seeking agenda.
Argentine Priest is Pope Francis’ New Personal Secretary
Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 17 announced that Pope Francis has appointed a priest from the Buenos Aires Archdiocese, Father Daniel Pellizzon, 40, to act as his personal secretary. Pellizzon will replace Father Gonzalo Aemilius in the position.
Zambia’s Debt Relief Deal “opportunity to reduce cost of living": Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said that the debt relief deal that Zambia has reportedly reached with her creditors provides an opportunity for the government of the Southern African nation to reduce the country’s cost of living.
“A very painful moment”: Catholic Archbishop on Murder of Civilians in Cameroon
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon has described the Sunday, July 16 murder of civilians in his Metropolitan See as a “very painful moment”.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes “humane leadership” amid Political Tension
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri is calling on political leaders in Kenya to be humane amid political tensions characterized by opposition-led protests that have resulted in multiple deaths, and destruction of property.
Jesuit Entity’s Project to Foster “access to safe” Education in Troubled Nigerian State
The new project under the auspices of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) to be launched in Nigeria’s embattled Borno State aims at fostering access to “safe and quality education” in the Northeastern region of the country.
First Archbishop of Uganda’s Mbarara Archdiocese Dies at 79, Mourned as Unity Advocate
Archbishop Paul Kamuza Bakyenga, the first Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara in Uganda, who has passed on at the age of 79 is being mourned as a humble servant and a “true advocate for unity”.
Pope Francis "stubbornly believes in peace": Vatican Diplomat
Veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher last week defended what he described as Pope Francis’ “strong and courageous” push for peace in Ukraine in the face of criticism from some who have said the Holy Father should take a harder line against Russia as the aggressor in the conflict.
How Artificial Intelligence is Helping to Translate the Bible into Rare Languages
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are having their moment. AI image generators such as MidJourney have proven capable of creating almost any picture imaginable — even a fake but compelling image of Pope Francis in a chic puffer coat. Meanwhile, advanced “chatbot” systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT continue to stun the public by mimicking human speech with almost frightening accuracy.
Police Arrest of Minor “unwarranted, serious breach of rights”: Caritas Zambia
Caritas Zambia has decried the arrest of an eight-year-old boy, allegedly apprehended for fighting with a 12-year-old girl, describing the police action as “unwarranted” and in “serious breach” of the boy’s rights.
“Never regretted it”: Cardinal in Mauritius on Call to Ministry as Priest, Bishop
On the occasion of his 32nd Episcopal anniversary, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said he “never regretted” answering God’s call to the Priesthood ministry, and later Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius.
World Day for Grandparents, Elderly: Bishop in Zambia Lauds “wisdom of the elderly”
Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Diocese in Zambia has cautioned against the tendency to despise and neglect the elderly in society, and lauded them for their wisdom.
“Be a model for believers”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has encouraged the new Bishop of the West African country’s Katiola Diocese to “be a model for believers”, both by his expressions and actions.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishops in DR. Congo, Apostolic Vicar in Libya
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Edouard Tsimba Ngoma and Mons. Edouard Isango Nkoyo as Auxiliary Bishops for Kinshasa Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and assigned them the Titular Sees of Igilgili and Utimmira respectively.
"The Chosen" Series Gets Waiver to Continue Filming During Strike
Filming of the fourth season of “The Chosen,” the popular Christian television series about Jesus and his disciples, will continue after a union granted the production an exemption from its strike against major Hollywood studios.
“Very alarming”: Catholic Bishop on Crimes in South Sudan, Urges Action
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has described crime levels in the East-Central African nation as “very alarming”, and advocated for efforts towards lasting peace.
Let Challenges Not “extinguish our hopes for a better Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned against despair amid a myriad of challenges, and underscored the need to maintain hope for better days.
On Mauritius’ “feast of vocations”, Cardinal Calls on Parents to Be “wise gardeners”
On the occasion marking the gift of vocations among the people of God in Mauritius (feast of vocations) celebrated Sunday, July 16, Maurice Cardinal Piat has called upon parents in the Indian Ocean Island nation to be “wise gardeners.”
French Catholic Priest Accused of Abusing a Young Girl Commits Suicide
Father Benjamin Sellier of the Archdiocese of Cambrai in France died by suicide in the early hours of July 11 after learning that he was being investigated for the alleged sexual abuse of a young woman.
