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Pope’s Cardinal Advisers Discuss Church’s Efforts to Prevent Abuse
At Pope Francis’ meeting with his cardinal advisers this week, Cardinal Sean O’Malley reported on the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, now within the Roman Curia.
Church Leaders in South Africa Welcome Report on Alleged President's Financial Crimes
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have welcomed Section 89 independent panel report, which followed investigations into financial crimes allegations laid on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Suspension of South Sudan’s Peace Talks Not Closure of “door for peace”: Catholic Nun
The recent suspension of South Sudanese government’s participation in the Rome peace talks does not mean that the “door for peace” in the East-Central African nation is permanently closed, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.
Salesian Entity Launches “emergency relief appeal” to Address Horn of Africa Food Crisis
Salesian Missions Australia, the development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Oceania country, has launched an appeal for food supplies in view of reaching out to the needy in the Horn of Africa nations amid “food shortages and unrest”.
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Elect Cardinal to Head Their Conference
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have elected Antoine Cardinal Kambanda President of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR).
Pope Francis Decrees Better Control of Vatican Funds and Foundations
Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other legal entities inside the Vatican.
Hundreds of Fans of Soccer Legend Pelé Pray in Front of Hospital for his Recovery
More than a hundred Santos Soccer Club fans gathered Sunday in front of the hospital in Brazil where Pelé, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, is undergoing treatment, to pray for his recovery.
Vatican Holds Thermal Shirt Drive for Ukraine
The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they face an energy emergency amid the war.
Ecumenical Trip Signals Possibility for Peace, Reconciliation in South Sudan: Catholic Nun
The planned Papal ecumenical visit to South Sudan that the Holy See confirmed on December 1 signals the possibility for peace and reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.
New President of Jesuits in Africa, Madagascar “needs no introduction”: Outgoing Leader
The newly appointed President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) is well known to the members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the continental forum and “needs no introduction”, the outgoing President, Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, has said.
Consultors of Wa Diocese in Ghana Elect Diocesan Administrator after Death of Cardinal
Members of the College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana have elected a Diocesan Administrator to govern the Episcopal See “ad interim” following the death of the Local Ordinary, Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr.
Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop
For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
Salesians in DR Congo Securing Young Women’s Future in Education Partnership
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are securing the future of young women in an education partnership with International Voluntary Service (VIS).
Catholic Charity Blames IDP Woes in Mozambique on Manipulation of Figures
Organizations working with refugees are manipulating the statistics of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northern Mozambique, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has said, noting that the situation is endangering the lives of those who continue to be forced out of their homes in the region’s raging violence.
Catholic Bishop in Ghana Faults Lawmaker’s Remarks on Freemasonry
A Catholic Bishop in Ghana has faulted the Member of Parliament (MP) of Effutu Constituency in the West African nation for saying that Catholics are free to join the freemason society.
Traditional Healers in Mozambique Vaccinating Civilians to Fight Militia: Catholic Charity
Traditional healers are vaccinating groups of young men in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique and allowing them to go ahead and fight militias that continue to wreak havoc in the embattled province.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries Land Grabbing Menace, Urges “peaceful coexistence”
There is need for authorities in South Sudan to put an end to the menace of land grabbing, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese has said.
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Pope Francis
St. John the Baptist reminds us that Advent is a privileged time to turn back toward God — something it is never too late to do, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Pope Francis Blesses Nativity Scene Made by Craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis blessed a nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala.
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Vatican. A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
