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Kenya’s Government “must urgently review” Inflated Work Permit Charges for Foreign Missionaries: Catholic Bishop
The government of Kenya needs to “urgently review” foreign missionaries’ work permit charges that it inflated by 1,000 percent, from KES 15,000.00 (approx. US$ 150.00) to KES 150,000 (US$ 1,500.00), a Catholic Bishop in the East African nation has appealed.
South Sudan’s Presidency “reaches consensus” on Two-year Transitional Government Extension, Adjourn Polls to 2026
The Presidency of South Sudan has agreed to extend the mandate of the country’s transitional government of national unity by two more years, and to adjourn the general elections that had been slated for this December to 2026.
“Be a prophet of hope, a joyful messenger of the Gospel”: Cardinal Ambongo to Newly Consecrated Bishop in DR Congo
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has invited the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be a pastor who brings hope to the people, proclaiming the gospel with joy.
Nigerian Catholic on How Devotion to Eucharist, Our Lady of Perpetual Have Helped Him Cope with Near-death Experiences
Daniel Danjuma Egbunu looks back at the seven decades of his life as nothing short of a miracle, replete with multiple near-death experiences that he has sought to understand from the perspective of his Catholic faith practice.
Extend Christian Faith Education to “everyday life and every space”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Christian religious education has to go beyond the formal setting it takes place to influence daily living, the Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has told Catechists.
Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday “an opportunity to reflect on values of peace, compassion”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, the Muslim celebration that marks the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, Nigeria’s Christian leaders are calling for the fostering of the values of peace, compassion, and unity.
Target the many “excluded” Children in Provision of Formal Education: Archbishop to Angola’s Catholic School Officials
The many marginalized children in the Southern African nation of Angola need to be prioritized as beneficiaries of institutions of learning under the auspices of the Catholic Church, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has said.
St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr
Saint Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 during the persecutions of the Emperor Decius. His first challenge, besides the ever present threat of the Roman authorities, was to bring an end to the schism brought on by his rival, the first anti-pope Novatian. He convened a synod of bishops to confirm him as the rightful successor of Peter.
Expansion of Kenya-based Catholic Psycho-Spiritual Institute to Nigeria in “final stage”: Founder
Plans to extend the services of the Kenya-based Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) to the West African nation of Nigeria are in the “final stage”, the founder of the Catholic institution of learning that specializes in psycho-trauma healing has said.
Brace for Challenging Digital Spaces: Bishop to African Digital Faith Influencers Graduating in Formation Program
Members drawn from the African Synodal Digital Youth Influencers (ASDYFI), who graduated in the “Africa Digital Faith Influencers Formation” program of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have been told to brace for the challenges that lie ahead of them in the “digital peripheries” they seek to evangelize.
Stakeholders in Ghana’s General Elections Need to Foster “integrity, dedication”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on stakeholders in the country’s general elections to take seriously the integrity of the process and manifest dedication during the electioneering period.
“Learning is a process of liberation”: Catholic Official at Launch of New Academic Year in Angolan Archdiocese
The Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has underscored the importance of education in transforming and liberating people.
Today, September 15, We Celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as they are recorded in the Gospels or through Tradition.
Tanzania’s Fifth Eucharistic Congress Opens with Call to Witness to Christ “with help, power of the Holy Spirit”
The National Eucharistic Congress in Tanzania, the fifth in the East African nation, has started off with a call on participants to realize their call to be witnesses of the person of Jesus Christ, relying on the grace of God through the Holy Spirit.
“It is only when our leaders do the needful that God will bless their effort”: Catholic Archbishop on Nigerians’ Plight
The leadership of the West African nation of Nigeria must “do the needful” to address the plight of the people of God in the country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against “calculated charity”, Calls for True Charity, “genuine compassion”
Bishop Dionísio Hisilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola has called upon followers of Jesus Christ to be charitable in their interpersonal relationships and to foster “genuine compassion”.
Let’s “reflect upon his most cherished teachings”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Death Anniversary of Predecessor
Reflecting on the “most cherished teachings” of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, who passed on a decade ago is the best way to commemorate him, his successor, Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has said.
Today, September 14, We Celebrate The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events: the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem, and the dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine built on Calvary by Constantine, which mark the site of the Crucifixion.
Digital Faith Influencers Graduate in Catholic Formation Program, Eager to Transform Communities
Each of the 56 young Digital Faith Influencers, who graduated on Thursday, September 12 after participating in an intensive eight-month certificate training program has a well-defined vision for how to make a meaningful impact on their respective communities.
“I did a very bad thing”: Nigerian Man Confesses to Stealing Monstrance from Catholic Parish, Implores God for Mercy
A man has confessed to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on August 20.
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