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Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea on 12 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Apostolic Nuncio in Mali to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Guinea

Nov 13, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Apostolic Nuncio in Mali, Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Guinea.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the World Day of the Poor 13 November 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"

Nov 13, 2022

On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be brought down by the “doom and gloom” of the world, but to witness to the joy of the Gospel through service to those in need.

A poster announcing the National Pastoral Congress in Nigeria. Credit: CBCN

Listening, “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria

Nov 12, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have emphasized the need to foster the virtue of listening in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality describing the practice as “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”.

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Traditional Leader in Nigeria Calls on Church “to expose” Vices against Persons, Groups

Nov 12, 2022

The traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria is calling on the leadership of Catholic Church in the West African nation to speak out against all vices against individual persons and groups in the country.

Jolivia is one of the few girls training to be a mechaninc in JRS's vocational centre in Bambari, Central African Republic. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Realizing Partnerships “to enhance livelihood opportunities” for CAR’s Youth

Nov 12, 2022

The international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing partnerships aimed at enhancing “livelihood opportunities” and fostering peace among the youth in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Don Bosco Child Protection & Youth Empowerment Projects in Ghana. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Ghana Helping Youth “recover” from Street Life, Strive for "brighter future"

Nov 12, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are helping young people who previously lived on the streets “recover” from this challenging lifestyle, equipping them with means “for a brighter future”. 

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan with Pope Francis, 10 November 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis, King of Jordan Discuss "need to encourage Christian presence" in Middle East

Nov 12, 2022

Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican for ”cordial discussions” and spoke about the presence of Christians in the region, the Holy See Press office said Nov. 10.

Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Decry “deterioration of security”, Call for Collective Action

Nov 11, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed concern about insecurity in the Central African nation and are calling for collective action to restore peace.

Some members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the National Pastoral Congress in the Archdiocese of Benin City, Credit: CBCN

Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Urge Electorate to Examine Credibility, Integrity of Candidates

Nov 11, 2022

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are urging the electorate in the West African nation to look out for the political candidates’ credibility and integrity track record when casting their votes during the general elections scheduled for 25 February 2023.

The Secretary of the Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC), Rev. Zwanini Shabalala. Credit: CSC

Churches in Swaziland Concerned about “rise in killings”, Call for Multi-sectoral Response

Nov 11, 2022

The Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC) has expressed concern about the rise in cases of intolerance that has been manifested in arson attacks and killings in the Southern African nation.

Mons. Donatien Francis Randriamalala, appointed Bishop of Ambanja Diocese in Madagascar on 11 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Vicar General of Madagascar’s Morondava Diocese Appointed Bishop of Ambanja Diocese

Nov 11, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Donatien Francis Randriamalala, currently the Vicar General of Madagascar's Morondava Diocese, as the Local Ordinary of Ambanja Episcopal See in the Indian Ocean Island nation.

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Catholic Archdiocese Kaduna in Nigeria Seeking Prayers for Safe Release of Abducted Priest

Nov 11, 2022

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria is seeking spiritual solidarity towards the safe release of Fr. Abraham Kunat who was kidnapped from a Church residence in the early hours of Tuesday, November 8.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during a press briefing on 10 November 2022. Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Express Concern about High Cost of Living, Prolonged Drought

Nov 10, 2022

The high cost of living and prolonged drought in Kenya are among issues of national concern that the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have highlighted in their latest collective statement.

Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). Credit: CBCE

Government, Tigray Forces Peace Deal “foundation to stop killing”: Church in Ethiopia

Nov 10, 2022

The peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) serves as a basis to end the misery of the people of God in northern Ethiopia including “killing among brothers and sisters” that has been going on for the past two years, the leadership of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has said. 

Archbishop Julio Murat, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Sweden and Iceland on 9 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Sweden

Nov 10, 2022

Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Julio Murat who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Sweden and Iceland.

Bishop Felix Femi Ajakaye of Nigeria's Ekiti Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Mushrooming of “personal Healing Ministries”

Nov 10, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is decrying the mushrooming of the “so-called private or personal ‘Healing Ministries’ and ‘Adoration Ministries’” in the West African nation.

Pope Francis meets with rectors and formators from Latin America at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2022. | Credit: Vatican Media

"Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization," Pope Francis Tells Seminary Rectors

Nov 10, 2022

Pope Francis on Thursday said that “all priestly formation, particularly that of future pastors, is at the heart of evangelization.”

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Vatican’s First Auditor General and His Deputy Sue Secretariat of State

Nov 10, 2022

The first auditor general of the Vatican and his deputy are suing the Secretariat of State for $9.25 million in damages.

Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin.  Credit: Courtesy Photo

Miracle That Set Italian-born Catholic Missionary Nun in Kenya on Path to Sainthood

Nov 9, 2022

The beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo (Cottolengo Sisters), was the climax of years of investigation into the miracle of bringing a stillborn child back to life.

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Christian Leaders in Eswatini Petition Parliament to Investigate Arson Attacks, Killings

Nov 9, 2022

Christian leaders in the Kingdom of Eswatini have petitioned parliament to establish “an independent commission” to look into arson attacks and ensuing murders occasioned by political differences.