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“He fertilized my brain”: Widely Published Nigerian Priest Inspired by Pope Francis
With over 100 scholarly publications in just about a decade, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo is inarguably one of the most published Catholic authors in Africa.
Catholic Nun in Kenya Lauds Pope Francis for Amplifying Women Voices “like never before”
In February 2021, Pope Francis appointed Sr. Hermenegild Makoro, a South African Catholic Nun, to the Commission for Methodology of the 2023 Synod of Bishops.
"Not an easy job": Pope Francis Asks for Prayers on 10th Anniversary as Pope
Pope Francis asked for prayers as he spoke about the future of the Church and his pontificate so far in an interview published in the early hours of Sunday.
Pope Francis: People are Looking for "an oasis in the Church"
People are looking for an oasis in the Catholic Church from which to slake the thirst left by busyness, indifference, and consumerism, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Pope Francis as Diplomat: The Principles that have Guided his 10-year-old Pontificate
In his public diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis has repeatedly said that he is ready to go to Kyiv, but only if that trip can be combined with a trip to Moscow.
“Remain apolitical, neutral”: Nigerian Faith Leaders to Preachers on Gubernatorial Poll
Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have appealed for neutrality on the part of religious leaders in the West African nation ahead of the country’s gubernatorial elections that have been postponed by a week.
Pope Francis: Gender ideology "one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations" Today
Pope Francis has said that gender ideology is “one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations” today.
Community Radio in Sierra Leone Offering “prospects for women empowerment”: Testimony
A community radio station in Sierra Leone is offering opportunities for the empowerment of women in the West African nation, an official at the station has said.
PHOTOS: A Look Back at 10 Years of Pope Francis’ Participation in World Youth Days
In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days (WYD) to answer the Gospel call and accept Jesus into their hearts.
“Seeks to destroy life”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Pro-homosexual Right Court Ruling
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the Supreme Court for its ruling to allow the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Major Seminary in Nigeria Fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”
St. Augustine's Major Seminary is fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”, the Rector of the Catholic institution that is located at Laranto in Jos North Local Government Area of Jos, Plateau State, a violence-prone region in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, has said.
Catholic Bishops Condemn Military Invasion of DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Cathedral
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the military invasion of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Catholic Archbishop’s residence in the country’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese.
Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
The Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, is to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Archdiocese following his Thursday, March 9 appointment, the Holy See Press Office has announced.
Pope Francis Discusses Revising Priestly Celibacy in New Interview
In a new interview, Pope Francis has discussed the possibility of revising the Western discipline of priestly celibacy.
Catholic Priest Pushes for Gender Inclusivity in South Sudan, Lauds Women as “transparent”
A Catholic Priest in South Sudan is advocating for gender inclusivity in the world’s youngest nation.
Journalists at EWTN/Franciscan Conference Discuss Media Bias in the Internet Age
“What is the nature of journalism? What are we getting right and what are we getting wrong?” Father Dave Pivonka, the president of Franciscan University, inquired during the opening speech at a conference jointly hosted by EWTN News and Franciscan University Friday.
In Poland, Lawmakers Condemn Disputed Report about John Paul II Abuse Cover-up
Polish lawmakers denounced a documentary alleging that when he was a cardinal and archbishop in Poland, Pope St. John Paul II covered up alleged child sexual abuse committed by priests.
German Synodal Way Approves Same-sex Blessings, Lay Preaching, Celibacy Reexamination
The German Synodal Way has voted to adopt “implementation texts” related to same-sex blessings, lay preaching during Mass, and a request for Pope Francis to reexamine the discipline of priestly celibacy in the Latin-rite Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Says Imprisonment of Nicaraguan Bishop Reminds him of Hitler’s Dictatorship
Pope Francis called Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega “unstable” and likened Nicaragua’s Sandinista government to Nazi Germany in an interview published Friday.
African Catholic Activists Call for Prolife Resolutions at Ongoing UN Women’s Conference
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is calling on diplomats and negotiators at the ongoing 67th edition of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) conference to reach pro-life and pro-family resolutions.
