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Salesians in DR Congo Giving Women Opportunity for “viable, empowering career path”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are reaching out to women, giving them an opportunity for “a viable and empowering career path” in an initiative being realized at Don Bosco Technical School in the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese.
Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for “forgiveness, appreciation”
The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster the spirit of pardon and appreciation of each other in view of realizing lasting peace in the country.
Pope Francis Discusses "ecological conversion" with Buddhist Monks from Cambodia
Pope Francis spoke with Buddhist monks from Cambodia on Thursday about the need for “ecological conversion.”
Meet the Six Newest Venerable Servants of God in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis declared six Catholics as venerable servants of God on Thursday, moving them each one step closer to canonization.
“Join me in praying for Fr. Isaac Achi,” Pope Francis’ Appeal for Murdered Nigerian Priest
Pope Francis has invoked prayers for the soul of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered on Sunday, January 15 following an attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of Minna Diocese in Nigeria.
“Extreme brutality”: Catholic Peace Entity on Burning of Bodies in Mozambique
The Catholic humanitarian foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has described a video that depicts soldiers burning bodies in Mozambique as an extreme level of brutality.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urged to Endeavor to “advance” Evangelization Mission
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathering for their Plenary Assembly at St. John Vianney National Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa have been urged to endeavor to “advance the mission of evangelization” in their deliberations.
Major Superiors in Nigeria Urge State to “be proactive in ameliorating sufferings"
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) have called on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to “be proactive” in addressing to the challenges of the people of God in the West African country and secure the nation.
Pope Francis: Jesus is "the unsurpassed model of evangelization"
Pope Francis invited Christians on Wednesday to pray for the grace to have a “pastoral heart” like Jesus that “suffers and takes risks” out of love for others.
Teen Mothers in Rwandan Diocese Gain Vocational Skills in Catholic Entity's Initiative
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is empowering teen mothers with vocational skills in Rwanda’s Gikongoro Diocese.
Acquittal of Egyptian Men who Assaulted Christian Woman Angers Christian Foundation
The human rights foundation, Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed disgruntlement over the acquittal of three men who were accused of attacking, beating, and stripping an elderly Christian woman in Egypt.
Report: Christian Persecution at its Highest Point in 30 years
The persecution of Christians is at its highest point in three decades, according to the latest report from advocacy group Open Doors.
Nigeria Allows “violence to metastasize, take root”: Christian Entity after Priest Murder
Nigeria has permitted violence to take root and to spread across the country, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan Set to Open “new chapter of hope, inspiration”: Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is expected to open a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for the people of God in the country.
Rome-based Catholic Development Entity for Africa Announces AI training for Communicators
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation supporting African countries, is inviting digital communicators to participate in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training at a university in Rome.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Congo Church Bombing
Pope Francis expressed his closeness on Tuesday to the victims of a church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 60.
“Cooperate with Bishop”: Cardinal at Episcopal Ordination in South Sudan
The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan have been urged to cooperate with the new Bishop who was Consecrated on Sunday, January 15.
Oldest Person in the World, French Catholic Nun Sister Andre, Dies at 118
Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of 118.
Don’t Be “passive consumers of spiritual goods”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the tendency to passively consume “spiritual goods” in general and the message and person of Jesus Christ in particular.
Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Diocese Reaching Out to “abused, abandoned children”
Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Catholic Diocese of Kandi, Benin, is providing for the basic needs of “abused and abandoned children”.
