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Why the Stations of the Cross Were a Daily Devotion for Mother Angelica
It is tradition for Catholics around the world to participate in the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent. However, for EWTN foundress Mother Angelica, it was a daily devotion.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Vice President of German Bishops’ Conference
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a German bishop on Saturday who played a key role in the German Synodal Way and had come under pressure over his handling of clerical sexual abuse in his diocese.
“Impressed, really honored”: Pope Francis’ Translator in South Sudan on Gratitude Letter
The Catholic Priest who served as Pope Francis translator during the ecumenical visit to South Sudan has, in an interview with ACI Africa, expressed his elation at having received a letter of gratitude from the Holy Father.
Mining Entities in South Africa Delaying Compensation of Sick, Dying Workers: Priest
A Catholic Priest in South Africa is lamenting the failure of some mining companies in the country to compensate miners who suffer and have died from silicosis and tuberculosis caused by exposure to high levels of silica dust while working in the gold mines.
“God will return you someday”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop to IDPs in Abuja
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has expressed optimism that victims of extremist attacks who fled from Northern Nigeria and are now living in communities served by his Metropolitan See will “someday” enjoy peace and tranquility back in their homeland.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Targets Hundreds of Patients in Eye Care Campaign
The Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan has partnered with Juba University’s School of Medicine to conduct an eye care campaign in the country’s Western Bahr el Ghazal State targeting more than 200 patients with cataracts.
Pope Francis Puts a Priest, Three Religious Women, and Two Laywomen on Path for Sainthood
Pope Francis on Thursday declared a priest, three religious sisters, and two laywomen as venerable servants of God, moving them each a step closer to canonization.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Caution Government, Opposition against “stand-off, defiance”
Resorting to a “stand-off and defiance” on the part of the government and opposition leaders in Kenya will not address the “myriad of problems and crises” ordinary citizens are grappling with, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have warned.
Prioritize Cameroonians in Addressing Violence: Archbishop to International Community
The Catholic Archbishop of Bamenda in Cameroon has challenged the international community, especially Western countries, to make the interest of Cameroonians a priority in addressing the protracted crisis in the English-speaking region of the country.
Ethnic Profiling in Nigeria’s Gubernatorial Poll among “unacceptable” Vices: Archbishop
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese has condemned “in very strong terms” vices in the recently held Gubernatorial elections.
Catechists in Niger, Burkina Faso Braving Heightened Insecurity to Make Jesus Christ Known
Catechists serving in areas located on the border between Niger and Burkina Faso have shared the joy of making Jesus Christ known and “living the beatitudes” amid heightened insecurity in the region.
Meet the New Nigerian Secretary for the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization
From a childhood as a war refugee to a career as a Holy See diplomat, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu will now take on a new leadership role in one of the most important dicasteries in the Roman Curia.
“Doctored, fake news”: Diocese Dismisses Claims Bishop Endorsed Nigeria’s President-Elect
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has dismissed reports that Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah found Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect as the most qualified person to rule the West African country.
Catholic Charity Foundation Boosts Catechists’ Pastoral Work in Zambian Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Mpika in Zambia, with the support of the Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has purchased bicycles and motorcycles to support Catechists in their pastoral duties.
Major Seminary in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese Looted in Nighttime Robbery
St. Octavian Major Seminary Vulindi, an Inter-diocesan house of formation in Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was looted in a nighttime robbery, the Rector of the Seminary has confirmed.
Not “any impact”: Catholic Terrorism Expert on Religious Delegation to U.S. Over Sahel
The planned visit to the United States (U.S) by a section of religious leaders from West Africa to discuss the protracted insecurity in the Sahel region that dates back to January 2012 “will not have any impact”, a Nigerian Catholic Priest with specialization in matters insecurity and terrorism has said.
Prosecutors Drop Case of Alleged "cover up" Against Benedict XVI
A potential legal case against Pope Benedict XVI over his handling of abuse during his time as archbishop of Munich has been dropped.
Pope Francis: Christian Witness Requires Consistency Between Lifestyle, What one Proclaims
To effectively witness to the Gospel, Christians need to be consistent in what they believe, how they live, and what they preach, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Renew Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25: Pope Francis to Catholics
Pope Francis has invited Catholics to annually renew an act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25.
“I was baptized in this Church”: South Sudan President at Catholic Parish Centennial Fete
The Catholic Church in South Sudan has played a “crucial role” in spreading the message of the Gospel, fostering formal education, and healthcare, the President of the East-Central African nation has at the event of the centenary celebration of St. Joseph Kuajok Parish of Wau Diocese.
