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“Show more seriousness in tackling flood problems”: Archbishop to Government in Nigeria
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria has called upon the Nigerian government at State and Federal levels to exercise “more seriousness and commitment” in addressing the challenge of floods in the West African country.
Caritas Freetown Gears Up for Sierra Leonean Polls in Initiative for Peace Workers
The Justice and Peace arm of Caritas Freetown has joined organizations working to ensure that the June 2023 elections in Sierra Leone are free of chaos.
The Hope-filled Legacy of the first Black Priest from the United States
Despite living through the societal oppressions of racism and discrimination, Father Augustus Tolton’s legacy of hope and love for God teaches a message from which everyone can learn.
Pope Francis: "We have to keep fighting for women’s equality"
Pope Francis addressed the fight for women’s equality during a press conference aboard the papal plane to Rome on Sunday.
Pope Francis Tells Catholics on the Arabian Peninsula to be Bold in Proclaiming the Gospel
In Bahrain on Sunday morning, Pope Francis prayed with Catholics from the Arabian Peninsula and encouraged them to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel in their countries.
Pope Francis to youth in Bahrain: "The Church needs you!"
Pope Francis’ historic visit to Bahrain continued Saturday with a meeting with young people at a Catholic school in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation.
Catholic Peace Entity in Sierra Leone Concerned about “fragile” Security ahead of Polls
The Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of Caritas Freetown has expressed concern over a rise in crime and violence in Sierra Leone as the country approaches general elections slated for June 2023.
Strive “for your future”, Pope Francis to Youth in Africa, Warns against Enslavement
Pope Francis has urged young people in Africa to work towards their future, ensuring that they “stay alive”.
Cardinal in Nigeria Concerned about Government’s “apparent inability to restore peace”
John Cardinal Onaiyekan is concerned about Nigeria’s Federal government’s “apparent inability” to address the challenge of insecurity in the West African nation.
Civil, Faith-based Entities in Africa Denounce “forceful eviction” of Maasais in Tanzania
Civil and Faith-based organizations with presence in Africa are against the unilateral decision of the Government of Tanzania to evict the Maasai from their ancestral land within Conservancy Areas in the Northern part of the country.
Catholic Commission in Eswatini Decries Violence, Advocates for “meaningful dialogue”
The Commission for Justice and Peace (CJPC) in Eswatini’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini has denounced violence taking place amid political instability in the Southern Africa kingdom.
Catholics Travel from Saudi Arabia to Attend Pope Francis’ Stadium Mass in Bahrain
About 30,000 people crowded into a soccer stadium on Saturday morning to attend the first public papal Mass in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim-majority island country in the Persian Gulf.
Bishop in Nigeria Advocates for “culture of a strong legal basis” to Address Extremism
There is need for governments, including those in Africa, to have in place a “culture of a strong legal basis” to address the challenge of religious extremism, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Kitale in Kenya, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Maurice Anthony Crowley from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale in Kenya and appointed Mons. Henry Juma Odonya as his successor.
Jesuit Entity in Ghana Calls on Bishops to Examine “current realities” at Plenary Assembly
The leadership of the Arrupe Jesuit Institute (AJI), a Ghana-based social justice centre of the Jesuit North-West Africa Province, is calling upon Catholic Bishops in Ghana consider examining the “current realities” in the West African nation during their Plenary Assembly.
Catholic Archbishop in Chad “outraged” by Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Urges Dialogue
The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has expressed his anger and indignation over last month’s crackdown on peaceful protesters that reportedly left dozens dead.
Pope Francis Urges Muslim-Catholic Collaboration for Peace during Visit to Bahrain
Pope Francis met with Muslim leaders in the Gulf-kingdom of Bahrain on Friday with a message that Catholics and Muslims alike are called to work to promote peace in the world.
How Sierra Leonean Priest Birthed Home for Vulnerable Children amid War Devastation
Five-year-old Alusine wants to be a soldier when he grows up “to arrest all bad men.” Asked to name his village, Alulu, as he is fondly referred to at St. Mary’s Fatima Interim Care Centre in River Number Two estate outside Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, says he comes from “Emergency!”
Move with Speed to Resolve Abyei Status: Catholic Bishop to Sudan, South Sudan Governments
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan has, in his message on the occasion of the commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the Abyei Area Community Referendum, called upon the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to move with speed to resolve the f”inal status of Abyei”.
Foster Communion, “break down all forms of division”: Bishop to Franciscan Nuns in Nigeria
Members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (OSF) in Nigeria have been urged to foster “Communion” in the spirit of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, which the Holy Father has extended to 2024.
