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Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Diocese to Isangi Diocese
The Holy Father has transferred Bishop Dieudonné Madrapile Tanzi, who has been serving as Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Isangi, to the Episcopal See of Isiro-Niangara in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Laudato Si Movement Urges Faith Leaders to Take Action against Fossil Fuel Dependency in Nigeria
An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Nigeria (LSM) has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to advocate for an end to fossil fuel use in the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Caritas Nigeria Launches Six-Year Strategic Plan with Focus on Peace Building
The celebration of Caritas Day 2024 has ended in Nigeria with the launch of the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan of Caritas Nigeria which will focus on a number of interventions, key among them peace building.
Church Should Develop New Strategies in Addressing Reliance on Fossil Fuels: Kenyan Catholic Environmentalists
Catholic environmentalists in Kenya are urging the Church to play a more active role through its institutions and structures and develop new strategies in supporting the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) that seeks to address reliance on fossil fuels.
Today, September 23, We Celebrate St. Pio of Pietrelcina
On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles.
Provide Opportunities for “gifted students” from Poor Backgrounds: Catholic Nuns Running Schools in Tanzania Told
Catholic Sisters in Tanzania, who graduated from the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP) that equips Sisters with entrepreneurial skills have been told to ensure that their impact is felt in the communities they serve.
Faith Leaders in Kenya Urge Government To “formally support” Call for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Faith leaders in Kenya are urging the government to “formally support” the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), which calls for an end to fossil fuel exploration and expansion, and advocates for a transition to renewable energy as a response to the climate crisis.
Caritas Nigeria “has supported” Over 15 million People in 14 Years: Catholic Archbishop on Caritas Day 2024
Caritas Nigeria, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has reached out to over 15 million beneficiaries through various initiatives in the past 14 years, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins has said.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Urge Active Participation in National Population Census
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in different forums, urged inhabitants of the Southern African nation to “engage fully” in the country's General Population and Housing Census.
Today, September 22, We Celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova
On Sept. 22, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Thomas of Villanova, a 16th century Spanish Augustinian monk and archbishop who lived a life of austerity in order to provide for the spiritual and material needs of his people.
Let’s Join AA Kenya to Honor Lives Lost in Road Accidents in Sunday “special prayer”: Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi
Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to join the Automobile Association of Kenya, (AA Kenya), Kenya’s pioneer driving school and provider of mobility solutions in the Eastern Africa region, in honouring the thousands of lives lost through road accidents in the country in a Sunday, September 22 “special prayer”.
“God's blessing to the people”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Says New Hospital will Reduce Suffering
The newly inaugurated St. Blaise Catholic Hospital will reduce the suffering of the people who have been travelling long distances to access medication, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda where the facility is established has said.
First Ever Bible Day in Angolan Diocese Gives Youths Clarity on Misconceptions about Catholic Faith
The Biblical Youth Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Viana has described the inaugural Bible Day in Angolan Episcopal See as an opportunity to address the concerns and misconceptions faced by young Catholics on the Bible.
Voter Apathy in Malawi’s Previous Elections “a serious threat to democracy”: Catholic Peace Commission ahead of Polls
Coordinators of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Malawi are concerned about voter apathy observed in the country’s “recent elections” amid preparations for the next general elections.
Today, September 21, We Celebrate St. Matthew, Apostle
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, is celebrated by the Church today, September 21. Although relatively little is known about the life of St. Matthew, the account he wrote of Christ's ministry – traditionally considered to be the first of the four Gospels - is of inestimable value to the Church, particularly in its verification of Jesus as the Messiah.
“Think like businesspeople”: Official of Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to Nuns Graduating as Social Entrepreneurs
The Secretary General of Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has urged Catholic Sisters, who graduated as social entrepreneurs in the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP), a program jointly run by the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) and Kenya-based Strathmore University that equips Sisters with entrepreneurial skills, to embrace the business mindset for them to succeed in the enterprises they oversee.
Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde Calls for “greater commitment to the paths of hope” in New Pastoral Year
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to embrace a spirit of hope and social inclusion as they begin the pastoral year of 2024/2025.
“We stand in solidarity with innocent civilians”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop on Deadly Market Explosion
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda in Cameroon has expressed his solidarity and spiritual closeness with families and victims of a bomb blast in a market in his Episcopal See that left one person dead.
At 90th Birthday Celebration, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Advocates for Peaceful Coexistence, “we must be peacemakers”
Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has advocated for peaceful coexistence in his native Southern African nation of Angola as he celebrated his 90th birthday.
Today, September 20, We Celebrate Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Choñg Ha
Pope John Paul II said this of the Catholic Church in Korea: "The Korean Church is unique because it was founded entirely by laypeople. This fledgling Church, so young and yet so strong in faith, withstood wave after wave of fierce persecution.
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