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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.
Iraq’s President Revokes Recognition of Catholic Leader
Cardinal Louis Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, announced Saturday that he is withdrawing from his seat in Baghdad after Iraqi President Abdul Rashid revoked a decree recognizing him as head of the Christian Church in Iraq.
Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.
On Death Anniversary of Catholic Bishop in South Sudan, Successor Recalls Tireless “sower”
Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Caesar Mazzolari, as a tireless “sower”.
Pioneer EWTN Summer Academy: Participants Urged to Brave Challenging Times
Catholic journalism is facing turbulent times in the era of propaganda and “planted lies”, participants in the Summer Academy of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Rome, Italy, have been told and encouraged to brave the challenging times as they cover Church events, defending the Truth.
U.S.-based Foundation President Urges Catholic Nuns in Kenya to Foster Inclusivity
Catholic Nuns in Kenya can become “important agents” of inclusivity, facilitating the narrowing of the gap between the rich and the poor as the country becomes a middle-income economy, the President of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has said.
“Five beautiful, intense years in Kinshasa”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, who is leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a five-year diplomatic service among the Congolese people has described as “beautiful and intense” his stay in the Central African nation.
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis Asks Parents to Sow Faith in their Children
At the Angelus on Sunday, July 16, Pope Francis reflected on the parable of the sower and encouraged parents not to give in to “fashions” of the world and to continue to sow goodness and faith in their children.
Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity
The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly condemned” the murder in “unclear circumstances” of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Central African nation.
Kenyan Legislator Lauds Catholic Nuns for “carrying biggest burden” in Service Delivery
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dagoretti North Constituency in Kenya has lauded the apostolate of Catholic Nuns in the East African nation for doing much more in their collaboration with the government in the delivery of services.
