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“I am not here to work on a tribal basis but as a Catholic”: Bishop-elect in South Sudan
The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation again the tendency to offer services on the basis of tribe and instead consider the common good.
Dozens Still in Captivity after Christmas Day Attack in Nigerian State: Catholic Priest
Dozens of abductees are still being held in captivity following the Christmas Day attack on Angwan Aku Village in Kaduna, a state located in the North of Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African country has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Extend God’s Kingdom “through service to humanity”: Archbishop in South Sudan to Clergy
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has called on members of the Clergy in Torit Diocese to contribute to the extension of the kingdom of God through their service to humanity
Catholic Activists Warn of Exploitation as South Africa Seeks to Legalize Sex Industry
South Africa’s Department of Justice has invited public comment on the “Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill 2022”, which seeks to decriminalize sex work, a move that Catholic activists in Africa say will lead to the exploitation of vulnerable women and children in the industry.
Investigation into "Vatican Girl" Cold Case Reopened Amid Rekindled Public Interest
The Vatican promoter of justice announced Monday that the investigation into the vanishing of Emanuela Orlandi, a teenaged Vatican citizen whose disappearance in the 1980s has since spawned myriad conspiracy theories, will be reopened.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for educators.
BREAKING: Australian Cardinal George Pell Dies at 81
Cardinal George Pell, prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the age of 81.
Pope Francis: Vulnerability Threatens the "culture of efficiency"
Sickness and vulnerability is scary because it is a threat to the culture of efficiency, Pope Francis said on Tuesday in a message published ahead of the World Day of the Sick.
Kenyan Diocese Launches Eucharistic Year to Spur “significant change in spiritual matters”
The Year of the Eucharist 2023 that the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) in Kenya has launched is expected to foster positive change in the spiritual life of the people of God, especially in their relationship with the person of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
Cardinal Urges Ethiopians to Work towards "lasting peace" in November Agreement
The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has lauded the peace negotiations in the country's embattled Tigray region and prayed for grace for the people of God in the Horn of Africa country to continue to work towards “lasting peace”.
Priest in Sierra Leone Advocates for Freedom of Expression in Fighting Hate Speech
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on authorities in the West African country to respect the people’s right to express themselves freely, even as the country continues to fight hate speech.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Politicians against “any form of manipulations” of 2023 Polls
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has cautioned politicians against any attempts to manipulate the results of next month’s general elections to their favor “if not voted for”.
To Counter "third world war," Pope Francis Proposes "truth, solidarity, and freedom"
The global community is engaged in a “third world war” marked by heightened fear, conflict, and risk of nuclear violence, but a recommitment to “truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom” can provide a pathway to peace, Pope Francis told international diplomats Monday.
Pope Francis Meets with Benedict XVI’s Longtime Secretary, Archbishop Gänswein
Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the longtime personal secretary of the late Pope Benedict XVI, met with Pope Francis this morning, according to the Vatican’s daily press briefing.
Salesians in Guinea Reaching Out to Vulnerable Children with Education, Social Services
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ivory Coast are reaching out to vulnerable children, empowering them in formal education and social development initiatives.
Steady Growth of Vocations behind Elevation of Missionary Order to East African Province
The East African District of the Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC) has been elevated to a Province, a move that the newly elected Provincial Superior attributes to the steady growth of the Missionary Order’s vocations on the continent.
Catholic Priest’s Value Addition Project Changing Fortunes for Farmers in Sierra Leone
Fr. Michael Baimba Conteh believes that the best way to make the message of the Gospel a reality among the people is by meeting their biggest need. And for the people served by the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in northern Sierra Leone, the biggest challenge is getting out of poverty.
Ghana’s President Urges Catholic Clergy to Foster Cohesion, Solidarity, Nation-building
The President of Ghana has called on Catholic Clergy in the country to foster the values of cohesion, solidarity, and nation-building among the people of God in the West African nation.
Naming of Street after Pope Benedict XVI “brings hope to Burkina Faso, Africa”: Cardinal
The naming of the Ouagadougou street where the Apostolic Nunciature in Burkina Faso is located after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI “brings hope” to the West African nation as well as the African continent, the Cardinal in the country said.
Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday: Pope Francis
Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents to teach their children to celebrate their baptism anniversary each year.
