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Pope Francis Urges Peace in "senseless and tragic war" in Ukraine
Pope Francis arrived in Kazakhstan Tuesday urging dialogue and peace in the face of Russia’s “senseless and tragic war” in Ukraine.
"Every human being is sacred": Pope Francis to Religious Leaders in Kazakhstan
It is the task of religions to remind society of the sacredness of all human life, Pope Francis told leaders of the world’s religions in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
Human Rights Entity Lauds Dismissal of Apostasy Case against Christian Converts in Sudan
The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has welcomed the dismissal of a case against four men who were accused of apostasy in Sudan.
On Memorial of “Apostle of Mauritius”, Blessed Laval, Cardinal Urges Closeness to Youth
On the occasion of the 181st anniversary of the arrival of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval in Mauritius and the 158th anniversary of his death, the head of the Catholic Church in the Indian Ocean island nation has called upon pastoral agents to reach out to young people in view of addressing their challenges in the footsteps of the late Missionary Priest.
King Charles III of UK Should Promote Religious Diversity: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her exemplary rootedness in faith, and called upon King Charles III, who acceded to the throne following the demise of the Queen on September 8, to uphold the spirit of the late Monarch and to promote religious diversity in all the Commonwealth countries.
Let’s “join hands” to Address Human Trafficking in Uganda: Bishops’ Conference Chairman
The dynamics around the “heinous crime” of human trafficking in Uganda cannot be addressed by a single entity, the Chairman of Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa, has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Laud Government’s “interventions” Toward Sustainability of Debt
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have lauded the Southern African nation’s “interventions” toward sustainability of national debt.
Arise to Serve Others, Pope Francis Urges in World Youth Day Message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the globe to join him in Lisbon, Portugal, and “arise,” as Mary did, to the call of service to others.
Pope Francis Asks Businesses to Support Working Women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’
Pope Francis is stressing the importance of accommodating pregnant women as employees — and calling on the business world to find a solution.
Recent Creation of Nigerian Bishop as Cardinal Hailed as “an elevation of local Church”
The elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese to the rank of Cardinal is a promotion of the local Church, the people of God in Nigeria, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.
Concern as Plight of Pastoral Caregivers Burying the Dead in Cameroonian Crisis Overlooked
Amid the ongoing killings in the Northwest and Southwest English-speaking regions of Cameroon where bodies are reportedly left strewn on the streets and on river banks, it is those taking care of the dead that are forgotten the most.
Pope Francis Honors Comboni Nun Killed by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored an Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique.
South African Archbishop Lauds Christian Brothers for Instilling “life values” in Learners
The Archbishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has lauded members of the Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) for not only imparting academic lessons but also teaching “life values” to those enrolled in their learning institutions.
Pope Francis: Reach out to a Friend who Needs to Hear that God Loves them
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep” by reaching out to friends and family who have drifted away from the faith.
Jesuit Entity’s Literacy Program in Chad Empowering Young Women with Survival Skills
Dozens of girls and young women in Chad's Fourkoulom IDP camp are benefiting from a literacy program spearheaded by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Oppose Comprehensive Sexuality Education Budgets: Kenyan Bishop to International MPs
International legislators need to oppose budgets toward “bad education programs” such as Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), which United Nations (UN) agencies and the European Union (EU) present to their respective parliaments, the Catholic Bishop at the helm of the Commission for education has said.
South African Catholic Bishop Calls for “new pastoral model” in Reaching Out to Migrants
The Catholic Bishop at the helm of South Africa’s Rustenburg Diocese has called for a “new pastoral model” in assisting migrants in his Episcopal See and in the country.
Freed Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Details of His Kidnapping by Insurgents
Father Stephen Ojapah had fallen fast asleep late on May 25 after an exhausting day of parish work when two men with rifles ordered him to get out of bed and follow them.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Inter-tribal Conflict
The Catholic Bishop of Kenge Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for peace and reconciliation following violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke in the territory covered by his Episcopal See.
Humanitarian Needs in South Sudanese States “overwhelming” amid Violence: Catholic Nun
Humanitarian needs in South Sudan’s Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei States are “overwhelming” due to violent conflicts and general “unrest”, a Catholic Nun serving in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal has said.
