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Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.
Today, July 30, We Celebrate St. Peter Chrysologus
On July 30, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Peter Chrysologus, a fifth-century Italian bishop known for testifying courageously to Christ's full humanity and divinity during a period of doctrinal confusion in the Church.
Last Supper Mockery at Olympics Opening Part of Attempts to “cheapen Christian themes”: Catholic Bishop, SIGNIS Africa
The drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper that featured during the July 26 opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympics is part of the attempts by the West to undermine significant themes of the Christian faith, a Catholic Bishop in Africa has said.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Distance Themselves from Petition to Oust President, Commit to “multi-stakeholder engagement”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have distanced themselves from a petition that has been filed at the High Court in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, seeking to remove President William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.
Pope Francis Expresses Closeness with “sorely tried population” of Southern Ethiopia following Deadly Landslides
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of Gofa Zone in the Southern part of Ethiopia who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides.
Annual Pilgrimage to St. Anna’s Shrine in Angola Ends with Call on Parents to Care for, Ensure “right path” for Children
The 17th annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Anna in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has concluded with a call on parents and guardians to ensure the welfare of their respective children is a top priority.
Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report
Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report.
"Words cannot describe it": Bishop Urges "renewed zeal" in Face of "heinous" Last Supper Mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.
Today, July 29, We Celebrate Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
"Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus" (John 11:5).
“Get out of your comfort zone”: Newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in Kenya Urged to Continue His Missionary Exploits
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has encouraged the newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the country’s Catholic Diocese of Isiolo to continue his missionary lifestyle in the Kenyan Episcopal See.
“You are still useful, needed in this troubled nation”: Catholic Bishop to Grandparents in Nigeria
Grandparents are handy in building the society and their contribution is necessary in the growth and development of Nigeria, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana to Speak to “prevention, combating extremist attacks” in West Africa in Peace Initiative Forum
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) are set to weigh in on challenge of extremism in the West African nation and the wider Sahel Region in a planned Sahel Peace Initiative Forum scheduled for July 30-31.
Catholic Women in Cameroon Urged to Live Christian Faith “in all aspects”
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has called upon members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Central African nation to be consistent in practising their Christian faith, allowing it to influence all aspects of their lives.
Five Saints Who Were Grandparents
As the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Grandparents, initiated by Pope Francis in 2021, we look to the example of 5 saints who had grandchildren.
Today, July 28, We Celebrate St. Victor I, Pope
The date of birth of St. victor is unknown, but we do know that he was Pope from 189 to 199.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Caution against Planned Kenyan-Style Gen Z-led Anti-Government Protests
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are appealing to citizens of the West African nation to abandon planned anti-government protests in the country and to explore other methods to have their grievances addressed.
“Our Lady asked for a deeper love”: Archbishop Urges Cameroon’s World Apostolate of Fatima to Revisit Fatima Message
Members of the World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army) in Cameroon have been urged to “revisit” the call for “a deeper love” that Our Lady of Fatima made.
At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”
Contemporary society is characterized by the reality of “unpredictability”, and successful leaders know how to adapt to this challenge, a Ugandan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.
Amid “political intolerance” in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Unity among Christians
Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié has called on Christians to foster unity in their diversity amid differences based on political affiliations, sometimes resulting in violent confrontations in the country.
Today, July 27, We Celebrate St. Panteleon
St. Panteleon, whose feast we celebrate on July 27, is the patron saint of bachelors and physicians.
