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Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against “reactive statements”
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State are cautioning the country’s Department of State Services (DSS) against the tendency to issue “reactive statements” after threats of incidents of insecurity.
Ringing in a New Era: The Historic Return of Nazi-plundered Bells to Poland
This past weekend, a German bishop and a German state premier took part in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the Nazis during World War II to their rightful homes in Poland.
Gardening Initiative at Catholic Mission in Zimbabwe Facilitating Pastoral Activities
The gardening initiative at St. Mark’s Nagangala Catholic Mission of Zimbabwe’s Hwange Diocese is facilitating pastoral activities, the Parish Priest has said in a Monday, June 19 report.
“Death sentence upon those trying to survive”: Bishop on Food Aid Suspension in Ethiopia
Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of Ethiopia’s Adigrat Eparchy has decried the suspension of food aid in the Horn of Africa country, describing the move as “a death sentence” on a people struggling to remain alive.
New Report on Christian Persecution Paints Grim Picture of Africa
Out of the 28 countries where Christians are most persecuted in the world, 13 are African, the Religious Freedom Report 2023 shows, painting a grim picture of religious freedom on the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent.
Prioritize Candidates’ “competence, moral integrity”: Bishops in DR Congo to Electorate
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the country’s electorate to prioritize the “competence and moral integrity” of political candidates they are to elect during the December general elections.
Caritas Bulawayo in Zimbabwe Launches “value-based program” to Foster Human Dignity
Caritas Bulawayo has launched a local “value-based program” aimed at fostering human dignity among beneficiaries of the initiative.
Pope Francis: Do Not be Afraid to Suffer Criticism to be Faithful to Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians not to be afraid of suffering criticism, economic loss, and persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches.
Pastoral Work, Education at “standstill” in Sudan amid Violence: Religious Order Superior
Pastoral work, and education are among services at “a standstill” in Sudan amid violence, the Superior General of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) has said.
Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns
Persistent violence in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the emergence of new groups of militia are key concerns of Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation.
Nurture Children’s Talents for God’s Greater Glory: Kenyan Archbishop to Parents, Teachers
Children need to be nurtured to grow their variety talents, all for the greater Glory of own “and for our salvation”, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya has told parents and teachers.
"It has become a daily occurrence": Nigerian Bishop on Persecution, Killings of Catholics
Nigerian bishop Wilfred Anagbe recently sat down with CNA in Washington, D.C., to discuss the ongoing persecution and killings of Catholics in his country, which has grown so much in recent years that, he said, “it has become a daily occurrence.”
Pope Francis Sends Heartfelt Message to 17-year-old Girl Suffering from Serious Illness
Pope Francis on June 23 sent a heartfelt video message to a 17-year-old Portuguese girl suffering from a serious illness.
Planned Marian Congress to Make Salesian Shrine “heart of Marian devotion in East Africa"
The Marian Congress that members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the East Africa Province (AFP) are organizing is to culminate in having their Nairobi-based shrine “the heart of Marian devotion in East Africa," the Salesian Communication Delegate for the four-day has said.
Cameroon in “final phase” for 2023 World Youth Day Preparations: National Chaplain
Cameroon is in the “final phase” of preparations for World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, scheduled to take place in August, the National Youth Chaplain of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has said.
Sierra Leonean Caritas, Regional Peace Entity Partner to Train Violence Incidence Monitors
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Caritas Freetown have completed a training aimed at enhancing capacity to monitor and report violence before, during and after the Saturday, June 24 elections in Sierra Leone.
Pope Francis Appoints Clergy of Zimbabwe’s Hwange Diocese Bishop for Gokwe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Eusebius Jelous Nyathi, a member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Hwange in Zimbabwe, Bishop for the Southern African country’s Gokwe Diocese.
Pope Francis Addresses Artists, Including Creator of Blasphemous Crucifix Photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on Friday.
Ugandan Catholic Diocese Observing Five-Day Prayer for Victims of Secondary School Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kasese in Uganda is observing a five-day prayer for the souls of the victims of the attack on Lubiriha Secondary School that is located in its terrirory, in the Western region of the country.
Catholic Entity Appeals for Calm in Sierra Leone as Violence Rocks Days to Polls
The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone, Caritas Freetown, has appealed for calm amid reported incidents of violence across the West African nation that is preparing for its fifth presidential elections since the end of a brutal 11-year civil war that ended in 2002.
