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Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Raising Funds to Support War Victims in Sudan
The Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan is preparing to send a special collection to Khartoum, Sudan, to support people who continue to be affected by the ongoing war that broke out on April 15.
Catholic Communicators in Uganda Urged to Use Communication Tools to “build bridges”
The Deputy Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament has urged Catholic communicators to use social communication tools to “build bridges” and foster unity among the people of God in the East African nation.
“Evangelization a matter of communication”: Cardinal on Communications Week in Nigeria
Communication and evangelization are intimately connected, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said in his Tuesday, May 16 Message on the occasion of this year’s ongoing Communications Week (COMWEEK), an initiative of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria.
Christian Entity Condemns “intentional attacks” on Worship Centers in Sudan amid Fighting
Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has condemned “intentional attacks” on worship centers in Sudan since fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out on April 15.
Alleged Marian Apparitions the Subject of New Vatican Observatory
An institution has been formed in Rome to study alleged Marian apparitions and other supernatural phenomena in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Approves Beatification of Priest Martyred in World War II
Pope Francis on Saturday approved the beatification of a young Italian priest martyred by Nazis during World War II, and advanced the beatification causes of eight other men and women.
Vatican: Italian Cardinal Entrusted with Ukraine Peace Mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has been asked by Pope Francis to head a peace mission between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of the Vatican, the Holy See press office director said Saturday.
Groundbreaking for New Cathedral in Kenyan Diocese “a gracious milestone”: Local Ordinary
The groundbreaking for the construction of a new Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya is “a gracious milestone”, the Local Ordinary of the 30-year-old Kenyan Diocese has said.
Transparency in Funding among Electoral Reforms Church Leaders in DRC Want Implemented
Transparency in the disbursement of funds is one of the electoral reforms that church leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want implemented ahead of general elections scheduled to take place in December this year.
How Nigerian Government is Overspending to Cover Up Christian Persecution
Many individuals and organizations who vehemently spoke against Christian persecution in Nigeria are now silent, a Catholic human rights defender has said, noting that most activists no longer criticize the government amid increasing violation of rights because “they have been bought”.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop in Mauritius, Auxiliary Bishop in Madagascar
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Jean Michaël Durhône as the Local Ordinary for Port-Louis Diocese in Mauritius, and Mons. Jean Nicolas Rakotojaona as the Auxiliary Bishop for Madagascar’s Morondava Diocese.
Vatican Withdraws World Youth Day 2023 Stamp after Criticism in Portugal
A Vatican-produced postage stamp to commemorate the upcoming World Youth Day 2023 in Portugal has been withdrawn after criticism over its use of a mid-20th-century monument that is controversial in some Portuguese circles.
Catholic Entity Using “integrated community” Approach to Reach Out to Needy in Somalia
Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, has adopted an approach dubbed “Integrated Community Case Management” in reaching out to victims of the protracted drought in Somalia.
Let’s Rally against Use of “any form of plastics”: Religious Leaders in Kenya
The Chairman of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) is asking other faith leaders in the East African nation to rally together against the use of all kinds of plastic, including bags and bottles.
Judge Orders Psychiatric Treatment for Man Who Forcibly Entered Vatican
A Vatican magistrate has sentenced the unidentified man who forcibly entered Vatican City on Thursday night to mandatory psychiatric treatment, according to the Holy See press office.
“Go to them”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Deacons to Serve the Troubled, Abandoned
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has urged the new Deacons he ordained on Thursday, May 18 in Kenya’s Homa Bay Diocese to reach out to “the troubled” and “the abandoned” during their Diaconate Ministry.
Priest Providing Trauma Therapy in Nigeria Recounts Near-death Experiences with Militants
Outside St. Hillary Nursery and Primary School of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, a middle-aged Priest gathered teachers and older learners and gave them general absolution. Everyone in the school thought they were going to die.
Carmelites Eulogize “last” American Nun Whose Talent Warmed Kenyan President's Heart
Members of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) have eulogized their late U.S.-born Sister who entered Nairobi Carmel in Kenya as a Postulant in 1952, and recalled her talent as an accomplished musician, carpenter, and seamstress.
Pope Francis Appoints Chinese-born Salesian Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Libya
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, a native of China and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Libya.
Guard Opens Fire as Man Drives Car into Vatican; Suspect in Custody
An unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday, the Holy See press office said.
