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“We were blessed”: Catholic Bishop in Eswatini on Ad Limina Encounter with Pope Francis
The June 16 encounter with Pope Francis during the Ad Limina visit of members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) was a source of blessings, Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Diocese of the Southern African landlocked nation, has said.
Catholic Archbishop’s Plea ahead of General Elections in Sierra Leone
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has appealed to the citizens of the West African nation to maintain peace as the country prepares for the Saturday, June 24 general elections.
Pope Francis Says Poor Health Won’t Keep Him Away from World Youth Day 2023
Just 40 days before World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis said he is ready to go and poor health will not keep him away.
Food Aid Suspension in Ethiopia Unacceptable “morally, ethically”: Christian Leaders
Christian leaders in Ethiopia have expressed concern about the suspension of food aid to the Horn of Africa nation, and termed the move as “morally and ethically” unacceptable.
Christians Smuggling Their Dead Relatives Back to Nigerian State for Fear of Attacks
Christians who have fled their homes in Nigeria’s Imo State are unable to give their dead relatives decent send-offs, and have resorted to smuggling the bodies back to the State in Southeast of the country for fear of attacks.
Pope Francis, Bishops Express Gratitude to Tanzanian Cardinal Marking Silver Jubilee
Pope Francis has expressed gratitude to Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, the Archbishop emeritus of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Archdiocese, for his service to the Universal Church for decades, including the last 25 years as Cardinal.
Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.
Vatican Library Showcases First-edition Works by 17th-century Philosopher, Blaise Pascal
On the 400th anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the Vatican Library displayed first editions of some of his most famous works.
South Sudan Catholic University Students Urged to “be creative, take positive initiatives”
Catholic University of South Sudan (CoUSS) students at St. John’s campus in Yambio have been urged to foster creativity and to “take positive initiatives” for their own good and that of the institution of higher learning.
Synod on Synodality Leaders:Full List of Delegates for October Assembly still Under review
Organizers of the Synod on Synodality on Tuesday announced a change of venue for the upcoming synodal assembly of bishops and other delegates being held in October but said that the full list of those participating in the monthlong event is still being prepared.
Having “clear understanding” of Synod Working Document among Aims of Planned SECAM Seminar
Having “a deep knowledge and clear understanding” of Instrumentum Laboris, the working document for the XVI Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops popularly known as the Synod on Synodality, is one of the aims of a planned seminar targeting African delegates.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Torture, Hospitalized with “deep wounds on his head”
Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, the member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) who was kidnapped on June 17 from Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese has been freed.
“Consecrate your lives to Christ through Mary”: Catholic Archbishop at Ordination in Kenya
Newly ordained Deacons and Priests of the Augustinians of the Assumption (AA) in Kenya have been urged to seek the consolation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in their Ministry of service, and to consecrate their lives to the person of Jesus Christ.
World Refugee Day: Salesians Highlight Initiatives in Support of Refugees, IDPs in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Refugee Day (WRD) marked on June 20 since 2001, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives aimed at supporting refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the globe, including Africa.
Vatican's Latest Document on Synod on Synodality: Here is What You Need to Know
The Vatican released a new document on June 20 outlining key questions for the upcoming 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, more commonly known as the Synod on Synodality.
Synod on Synodality Document Outlines Discussion Questions for October Assembly
In advance of a pivotal October assembly on synodality, a new Vatican document released Tuesday outlines key questions for what now promises to be a wide-ranging discussion on Pope Francis’ vision of a more inclusive, decentralized, and “listening” Church.
On World Refugee Day, Pope Francis Urges Action; Companies Pledge to Hire Refugees
June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day established by the United Nations to promote awareness of the estimated 27.1 million refugees displaced by violence and conflict across the globe.
Pectoral Cross Bequeathed by Late Pope Benedict XVI to Parish in Bavaria, Germany, Stolen
A pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was on display.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Called to Look to Mother Mary’s “shining example”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have been called upon to look to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “shining example” for inspiration in their Episcopal Ministry as “ambassadors for Christ”.
"Gruesome, cruel massacre": Religious Leaders in Uganda on Secondary School Attack
Religious leaders in Uganda have condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack on Lubiriha Secondary School in the Western region of the country that resulted in the death of at least 41 people, and half a dozen abductions.
