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Blessed Sacrament Found Intact in Tabernacle of Church Burned by Armed Men in Cameroon
In the aftermath of the fire that gutted a church in Cameroon, Bishop Aloysius Fondong of the Diocese of Mamfé entered the ruins to retrieve the Blessed Sacrament and found the sacred Hosts and the ciborium containing them to be intact.
Leading Theologian Sees a ‘rise in interest in Aquinas’ Among Young Catholics
A new generation of young people are deeply invested in the study of St. Thomas Aquinas, according to Father Thomas Joseph White.
Ortega Dictatorship Expels a Another Religious Congregation from Nicaragua
The dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua has expelled the Religious Sisters of the Cross, thus continuing its attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
“We all need to be missionary children”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop at Diocesan PMC Holy Mass
There is need for following of Christ “to be missionary children”, making sacrifices to reach out others with the Gospel message in the example of the first evangelizers of the African continent, the Bishop of Bungoma Diocese in Kenya has said.
South African Author’s Insight into Religious Life through Grandaunt’s Missionary Journey
The recently published book, “The Adventurous Nun – Stories my Family Told Me”, is about Catholic Religious Life through the experiences of a South African Catholic Nun who died of COVID-19 in 2020, the author of the 35-chapter book has said in an interview with ACI Africa.
CRS Appeals to World Leaders at UN General Assembly for Humanitarian Aid to East Africa
The leadership of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the humanitarian arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has appealed to the world leaders at the 77th United Nations (UN) General Assembly (UNGA77) to consider more humanitarian aid to the East African region.
Human Rights Activists Call on US State Department to Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom
Human rights advocates are calling on U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to put Nigeria back on a list of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom in light of increasing attacks against Christians.
‘Full members of Church’: Catholics with Disabilities Contribute to Synod on Synodality
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality.
Catholic Peace Foundation Fears for Anarchy in Cameroon as Militias Get Out of Control
Groups claiming to be fighting for the independence of the Northwest and Southwest English-speaking regions of Cameroon have been increasing in number, a situation that is running out of control, the leadership of the Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has said, and expressed concern that the Central African nation may be sliding into anarchy.
Catholic Church in South Africa Offering Counseling, Emotional Support to Mudslide Victims
Jagersfontein community members affected by the mudslide reportedly triggered by the collapse of a tailings dam wall are devastated and traumatized, the Parish Priest of Kriste Morena Catholic Church of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese who has been providing counseling and emotional support to the victims has said.
Validity Extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits “far from a resolution”: Catholic Priest
The decision by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to extend the validity of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) from 31 December 2022 to 30 June 2023 is not a solution to challenges that Zimbabweans that have been in living in South Africa legally are facing, a Catholic Priest in South Africa has said.
Let’s Take Action to End Suffering of “others” in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop
The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has challenged the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work toward ending suffering in the lives of “others” in the country.
St. Peter’s Basilica to Light up with Video Projection Telling the Story of First Pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a video display telling the story of the Church’s first pope.
Catholic Bishops in Belgium Defy Vatican, Publish Ceremony for Blessing Same-sex Unions
In open defiance of the Vatican, Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in their dioceses.
Nigeria’s Electioneering Period “will be very challenging”, Archbishop Says, Urges Prayers
The electioneering period in Nigeria is going to be “very challenging”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Southern Africa’s Synodal Process an Opportunity to Discuss “new way of being”: Official
The Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said that the Synodal process in the three countries of the Conference, Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa, allowed people an opportunity to gather together to discuss “a new way of being”.
Defend Faith, Correct Misconceptions “using teachings of the Church”: Archbishop in Malawi
The Local Ordinary of Lilongwe Archdiocese in Malawi has urged Catholics to defend their Christian faith and correct misconceptions about truths of faith by applying Church teachings.
Jesuits in Africa Join Push for “Loss and Damage” Aid to Countries Fighting Climate Change
Members of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) have joined the faith community that is on the forefront of pushing for the creation of a “Loss and Damage” kitty to support developing countries that are facing the devastating impacts of climate change.
A Seminarian’s Worst Fears in the Growing Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon
With militants wreaking havoc on populations in the Northwest and Southwest English-speaking regions of Cameroon, Nobel Chimenyi’s most immediate fear is not being alive to see his dream of becoming a Priest come true.
"Service in life, hope in death": Archbishop of Canterbury at Queen’s Funeral Service
In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praised the Christian faith and example of the late monarch.
