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Church in South Sudan Invited to share in Pope Francis' "pilgrimage of peace" During Visit
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has invited people of different faiths in the East-Central African nation to prepare to join Pope Francis in his "pilgrimage of faith" during the Holy Father's planned Ecumenical visit to the country.
Catholic Youth in Nigeria Dies While Defending Children Praying Rosary from Attackers
Agbo Isaiah Oluchukwu, a member of the Block Rosary Crusade Brigade of Guards (BRCBG), a voluntary paramilitary of the Block Rosary Crusade (BRC) in Nigeria, succumbed to injuries sustained while defending children who were praying from attackers.
New Book on Culture of Care Offers “concrete steps” in Religious Confronting Abuse Menace
Readers of the 166-page newly launched book will gather “concrete steps” on how communities of men and women Religious can effectively confront the scourge of abuse and provide access to supportive communities for those who may encounter questions or even resistance in their attempts to implement diligent policies and practices.
Catholic Bishops Question “peculiar” Arrest, Release of Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Director
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have raised questions concerning the strange way in which the country’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director was arrested, detained, and set free without being charged.
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, "What did we learn from the pandemic?"
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Pope Francis has asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can be learned three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian Musician Files Lawsuit with Supreme Court Challenging Blasphemy Conviction
A Nigerian musician is taking a case to the country’s Supreme Court challenging a death sentence he was given in 2020 for “blasphemy,” a case his lawyers hope will overturn the harsh blasphemy laws that have plagued the country’s Christians and other religious minorities for years.
U.S. Calls for Investigation into Nigerian Forced Abortions, According to Report
The U.S. Department of State says it is “deeply troubled” by recent allegations of a forced abortion program on more than 10,000 Nigerian women and has communicated its concerns to the Nigerian government, The Christian Post reported Dec. 15.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
In Christmas Message, Nigerian Catholic Bishop Highlights Importance of Family, Humility
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria is urging the people of God to consider the importance of the family institution and the virtue of humility during this year’s Christmas Season.
Catholic Bishop Calls for “unconditional” Ceasefire amid Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has called upon parties in the violent conflict in Upper Nile State, a territory in his Episcopal See, to “unconditionally cease from violence”.
Africa’s Leaders Gather in DC as Religious Persecution in Nigeria is Still Being Ignored
As President Joe Biden welcomes leaders from over 40 African nations this week, religious freedom advocates are calling for the U.S. government to recognize the rising persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Pope Francis: Look at Each Other, not Cell Phone Screens
Pope Francis has urged young people to look away from their cell phone screens and make eye contact with the people around them.
Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected by destructive floods that reportedly left at least 120 people dead in the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop
Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria and appointed Mons. Mark Maigida Nzukwein the Diocese’s first Bishop.
Newly Ordained Priest in South Africa Encouraged to Embrace Divine Mercy Devotion
The Bishop of Kimberley Catholic Diocese in South Africa has encouraged a newly ordained Priest to embrace Divine Mercy devotion in his Priestly ministry.
Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Bamako, Mali, as the Bishop for the country’s Sikasso Diocese.
This is Why Pope Francis Wants You to Spend Less Money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year.
Pope Francis: Remain Vigilant Against Pride and "well-mannered demons"
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.”
Cardinal Zen Appeals Conviction in Hong Kong Court
Cardinal Joseph Zen has filed an appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court following his conviction last month for failing to register a fund that helped pay for the legal fees and medical treatments of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.
Africa Well-represented in Catholic Non-Violence Initiative on “just peace” in Rome
Africa was well-represented at a recent Rome conference that explored the concept of the gospel of nonviolence and “just peace”, interrogating Catholic “just war” teaching in the present day as an example of Vatican II's call to “scrutinize the signs of the times” referenced in the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes, 4.
