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Salesians in DR Congo Offer “a specialized course” to Staff on Serving Street Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Goma city have offered training to some 20 Salesian staff on how to reach out to street children.
Pope Francis Extends a Hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is getting underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement for the appointment of bishops.
Catholic Prayers for Queen Elizabeth II — and the New King
As millions across the United Kingdom and the whole world today witness the final farewell for Queen Elizabeth II, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have released statements, made comments, and issued pastoral letters about the death of Her Majesty.
Attack on Parish, Abduction of Priests, Nun “heinous act”: Bishops of Bamenda, Cameroon
Catholic Bishops belonging to the Bamenda Province in Cameroon have termed as a “heinous act” that “has now crossed the red line” the September 16 arson attack on St. Mary's Catholic Nchang Parish of the country’s Mamfe Diocese during which five Priests and a Catholic Nun were among those kidnapped.
Caritas Malakal Reaches Out to IDPs Fleeing from Violence in Unity State, South Sudan
The department of Integral Human Development of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal (Caritas Malakal) is reaching out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing from violence in Unity State with non-food items.
Catholic Bishops, Priests in Nigeria Commit to Creating Awareness ahead of 2023 Elections
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and those of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) have jointly expressed their commitment to creating as much political awareness as possible at the grassroots level to encourage full participation of the electorate in the country’s elections slated for 25 February 2023.
Chad’s Catholic Bishops Clarify Their Withdrawal from National Inclusive Dialogue Sessions
Catholic Bishops have attributed their withdrawal from the National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) sessions to their status of neutrality and the need “to keep an equal distance between the parties” in conflict in the North-Central African nation.
Christians Cannot be Indifferent to Corruption: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians should not become discouraged or remain indifferent to stories of corruption, but instead “be creative in doing good with prudence.”
Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese to Resume “Kiss of Peace” During Liturgical Celebrations
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria has directed the resumption of the shaking of hands during liturgical celebrations following a decline in reported cases of COVID-19 in the West African nation.
Rome-based Catholic Development Agency to Celebrate Africa’s Innovativeness at Anniversary
Part of the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Harambee Africa International (HAI) celebrations in Rome will be dedicated to the ingenuity of the youth in African countries.
To Address Nigeria’s Challenges, “make adequate policies”: Catholic Bishops to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to put in place “adequate policies” to be able to address the challenges the West African nation is facing, including youth unemployment, poverty, debt burden, and insecurity, among others, Catholic Bishops have said.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condemns “in the strongest terms” Deadly Attacks on Civilians
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of innocent civilians after a bus they were traveling in was attacked in Muyuka, a locality within his Episcopal See.
Ensure Accountability, Transparency for IMF Loan: Zambia’s Faith, Civil Leaders to State
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia are calling on the government of the Southern African nation to enhance transparency and accountability when putting to use the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
Pope Francis Orders New Canonical Process in Abuse Case at Opus Dei School in Spain
Bishop Joseba Segura Etxezarraga of Bilbao, Spain, has announced that Pope Francis has ordered a new canonical process for a case of abuse that took place at a school run by the Prelature of Opus Dei.
Pope Francis in Touch with Church Leaders to Realize Postponed Ecumenical Visit to Africa
Pope Francis is in contact with the head of the Anglican Communion and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in view of realizing their postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan.
Catholic Association Urges African Leaders to “develop policies that protect environment”
Members of the Pan-African Association of Catholic Exegetes (APECA) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 20th Congress in Mauritius, called on African leaders to “develop policies that protect the environment”.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Conclude Plenary Assembly with Appeal for Political Sobriety
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 2022 second Plenary Assembly, appealed to politicians involved in the 2023 general elections campaigns to foster sobriety.
King Charles III Should Follow “in the footsteps of his mother”: South African Cardinal
The Cardinal in South Africa has underlined the need for new King of the United Kingdom to follow in the footsteps of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on September 8.
African Nations Stand Alone Against Abortion Rights, Gender Ideology at the UN
A United Nations resolution defining abortion as a human right and advancing gender ideology was adopted this month with overwhelming support from Western countries but was opposed by a group of mainly African nations.
European Parliament Condemns Repression of Church in Nicaragua, Urges Release of Bishop
By a broad majority, members of the European Parliament on Thursday condemned the escalating repression against the Catholic Church and others in Nicaragua.
