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Catholic Bishops Determined to “weed out” Priests Soiling Image of the Church in Nigeria: Archbishop Kaigama
After issuing statements condemning Liturgical abuses and decrying the proliferation of private ministries in Nigeria, members of that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will now go a step further and fish out Priests who are spoiling the image of the Church in the West African country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
“With prayers, almsgiving”, Let’s Support Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Journey: Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi, Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) is urging the people of God to “support” the cause of Sainthood of the country’s first Cardinal, Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga.
Angola’s Kwito-Bié Catholic Diocese Marks 84th Anniversary with Call to Rebuild, Establish New Parishes
On the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the erection of the Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié in Angola, the Local Ordinary has underscored the need to rebuild Parishes and bring Church services closer to the people of God by establishing new Parishes.
Today, September 6, We Celebrate Blessed Thomas Tzugi
Born to nobility and educated by the Jesuits of the Arima province around 1571, Thomas entered the Jesuit order upon the completion of his schooling at around 17 years old.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Condemn Killings, “disregard for human life” following Deadly Jailbreak
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned ongoing violence, and massacres in the country, expressing concern about disregard for human dignity following a September 2 jailbreak that left hundreds dead.
Women Religious Celebrated as “unsung heroes” as 20 in Uganda Graduate in Entrepreneurship Program
In their mission to address complex societal challenges and reduce suffering, Catholic Sisters venture into places where no one else would dare to go, the Vicar General of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has said, noting that this selfless commitment makes women Religious the world’s most “unsung heroes”.
Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in CAR Appointed Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Director of the Congregation of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese.
EWTN News President Montse Alvarado Honored for Religious Freedom Advocacy
The Religious Freedom Institute announced Sept. 3 that Alvarado had earned its 2024 Religious Freedom Impact Award.
"Mother Teresa: Life, Spirituality, and Message" Exhibit Opens at St. John Paul II Shrine
A temporary exhibit is now open at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., of many of Mother Teresa’s personal items, including a first-class relic.
Today, September 5, We Celebrate St. Teresa of Kolkata
The Church celebrates on Septermber 5 the feast of Mother Teresa, a universal symbol of God's merciful and preferential love for the poor and forgotten.
Catholic Sisters Graduating as Social Entrepreneurs in Uganda Urged to Stick to “bigger picture – deeper evangelization”
Catholic Sisters in Uganda, who graduated from the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP), a program jointly run by the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) and Kenya-based Strathmore University, have been cautioned against losing focus of the “bigger picture” of their calling, namely, positively impacting their respective communities in “deeper evangelization”.
Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Urges Protection of Children's Right to Education ahead of New Academic Year
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon is calling for the protection of children's right to education ahead of the start of the 2024/2025 academic year in the Central African nation slated for Monday, September 9 amid reports of violence in the troubled Anglophone regions of the country.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Be “at the service of others” after the Example of Jesus
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has urged eight Deacons he ordained Priests to embody the spirit of the Good Shepherd, being at the service of others after the example of Jesus Christ.
“We are constantly living in fear”: Catholic Priests Recount Experiences of Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso
Two Catholic Priests serving in the West African nation of Burkina Faso have recounted the threats that terrorist groups pose to Christians in the country, saying the people of God live in constant fear.
Today, September 4, We CelebrateSaint Boniface I, Pope
Though few details are known of Boniface's early life, he was elected Pope on December 28, 418. He is believed to have been ordained a priest by Pope Damasus I (366-384) and to have served as representative of Innocent I at Constantinople (c. 405).
“Our prayers are answered”: Pilgrims Share Lived Experiences from Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Pilgrims who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana and shared their experiences with ACI Africa on the sidelines of the August 30 to September 1 spiritual exercise has spoken about answered prayers and blessings.
Catholic Theologians in Africa Decry “politics of the stomach” Hindering Co-responsibility in Church’s Pastoral Ministry
The Church in Africa is burdened by tribalism, among other challenges that are hindering co-responsibility in ministry, which the multi-year Synod on Synodality proposes, Catholic Theologians who are behind the ongoing weekly synodal conversations have said.
Kenyan Long-serving Rector Who Fought through Cancer to Form Diocesan Clergy Eulogized as Humble, Faithful Priest
Tributes are pouring in for Fr. David Njuguna Kiranga, the Kenyan Catholic Priest, who fought through cancer to form Diocesan Clergy in the East African country.
Ethnic, Religious Violence in Nigeria Has Claimed Nearly 56,000 Lives: 2019-2023 Report
The violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks.
Pope Francis Begins Indonesia Visit with Call for Catholic-Muslim Dialogue
On Pope Francis’ first full day of public appearances in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders of the world’s largest Muslim country to protect the country’s delicate balance of many cultures and religions by respecting the human rights of all, including minorities.
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