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Legion of Mary Official Highlights “recruitment, extension” in Kenyan Church institutions
The Spiritual Director of the Legion of Mary in Kenya has highlighted indicators of progress of the "lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis", in the East African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio in Southern Africa Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Asia
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa, to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Thailand and Cambodia.
Human Trafficking "disfigures" Human Dignity: Pope Francis in Video Message
To commemorate the World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis called on young people to affirm the human dignity of others.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Decry “new regime of rights” Pushing for Same-Sex Relations
Religious leaders in Kenya have decried the “swelling spread and support” for what they describe as “a new regime of rights” that is pushing for same-sex relations in Africa in general and in the East African nation in particular.
Let’s “work together for peace”, Nuns, Clergy Appeal after South Sudan Peace Pilgrimage
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan undertaken by Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, is a challenge to be instruments of peace and hope to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, ACI Africa has been told.
Catholic Activists Call for Investigation into Possible Trafficking of Congolese Children
The recent nabbing of Croatians in a suspected case of trafficking of Congolese children lifts a lid on numerous such cases that happen underground, Catholic Activists in Africa under their umbrella organization CitizenGo have said.
“After careful review” Nigeria to Remain off Religious Freedom Watch List: U.S. Department
A U.S. State Department official told EWTN that “after careful review” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has decided not to put Nigeria back on the list.
Pope Francis Leads Hail Mary for Victims of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis concluded his public audience on Wednesday with a prayer for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for the thousands of victims of a deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Clergy, Religious in South Sudan Pledge to Espouse Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage Exhortations
Exhortations that Pope Francis made in his encounters with the people of God in South Sudan during his three-day Pilgrimage of Peace, which concluded February 5 with the Papal Mass, resonated well with members of the Clergy, women and men Religious in the East-Central African nation.
Pope’s Messages “will change something in the politics of South Sudan”: DR Congo Pilgrim
The encounters Pope Francis had with the people of God in South Sudan and his messages during the three-day ecumenical visit that concluded on February 5 with the Papal Mass will have a positive impact on the political leadership of the country, according to a pilgrim from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was among dozens of Congolese in Juba for the event.
“Special call”: Liturgical Coordinators on Preparing for Papal Mass in South Sudan
The opportunity to serve Pope Francis during the February 5 Holy Mass in South Sudan was a fulfilling experience, those who were selected to coordinate the preparations for the Papal Mass in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, have said.
“Amazing”: Jesuit Provincial on Their Private Encounter with Pope Francis in South Sudan
The private meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) during his visit in South Sudan was “amazing”, a Priest at the helm of the Jesuits in Eastern Africa Province has said.
Statue of Mary Untouched in Earthquake that Demolished Cathedral in Turkey
The image of Our Lady was unharmed in the quake that brought down Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Alexandretta in the Turkish province of Hatay.
Catholic Aid Agencies Respond after Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest available estimates as of midday Tuesday, the 7.8-magnitude quake has left at least 6,200 people dead in Turkey and Syria.
“Africa is happy, grateful”: Catholic Bishops on Pope Francis’ Visit Despite Frail Health
Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar have expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan despite his poor health.
“Ensure women are protected, respected, valued”: Pope Francis to South Sudanese
In his encounter with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during his second day in South Sudan, Pope Francis urged respect for and protection of women.
Why Pope Francis’ Focus on Africa, Church Peripheries is “disruptive in a good sense”
Pope Francis has paid special attention to Africa, a Catholic theologian has said, noting that the Holy Father’s focus on Africa, which he says has always been the periphery, is “disruptive in a good sense.”
Africa Had the Highest Number of Martyrs in 2022: Catholic Charity
The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has paid tribute to Christians all over the world who were killed because of their faith, noting that most martyrs of 2022 came from Africa.
Pope Francis, Syriac Patriarch call for prayers after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
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Thanks for “bold decision” to Visit South Sudan: Catholic Archbishop to Pope Francis
The “bold decision” of Pope Francis to realize the ecumenical visit in South Sudan is an indication of the “solidarity with us”, Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of the country’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
