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Catholic Charity Condemns Massacre of 26 Christians after Attack on Church in Burkina Faso, Appeals for Prayer for Peace
The Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has condemned a recent terrorist attack on a Church in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of 26 people, many of them Christians.
"They are sending us missionaries of evil": Catholic Archbishops in Africa
The West used to send Africa the Gospel. Now, African Church leaders are warning that Western nations and individuals are spreading a far different message throughout the continent, in what they describe as a warped form of proselytization.
Today, August 30, We Celebrate Saint Jeanne Jugan
On Aug. 30, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sister Mary of the Cross. During the 19th century, she founded the Little Sisters of the Poor with the goal of imitating Christ's humility through service to elderly people in need.
Madagascar’s Eucharistic Congress Spurs Renewed Commitment to Eucharistic Life
The recently concluded National Eucharistic Congress (KEN 2024) in Madagascar has been hailed as a “unique moment” for the Indian Ocean Island nation that fostered a “deep sense of unity and spiritual renewal.”
Pioneer Resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Upbeat about Mission in World’s Youngest Nation
The first-ever resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan who was appointed in May this year has expressed his eagerness to serve in the East-Central African country, noting that he looks forward to the success of his mission in the world’s youngest nation.
Nigeria’s Recent Protests “fight against symptoms”, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Addressing “origins” of Bad Governance
Nigerians need to explore ways of addressing the root causes of bad governance in their country, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Members of Catholic Women’s Association in Angola Urged to “reject modern idols, embrace true conversion”
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has cautioned members of the Association for the Promotion of Women in the Angolan Catholic Church (PROMAICA) against “modern idols”, including “money, fame, and deceptive prosperity, which present themselves as a guise of salvation but, in reality, distance Christians from true commitment to God.”
Pope Francis Blesses Shoes of Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, Winner of Gold in 200 meters at Paris Olympics
At the end of Wednesday, August 28 General Audience, Pope Francis greeted Letsile Tebogo, the young man from Botswana, who won gold in the 200-meter sprint in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Concern as Sisters in Nigeria Visit Non-Catholic “healing” Ministries for Miracles
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of Catholic Nuns in unapproved non-denominational ministries, with some claiming they encountered miracles after visiting the ministries.
Today, August 29, We Celebrate the Beheading of John the Baptist
On this day, the universal Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. As an adult, he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. After the Spirit inspired him, he went about preaching that the people should repent of their sins and be baptized in order to prepare for the Messiah.
Cardinal in Madagascar Defends Traditional Family Values, Advocates for “deepening faith, unity” amid Global Challenges
Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Toamasina in Madagascar, has defended the country’s traditional family values and marriage, including the concept of procreation and the union between a man and a woman.
“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have been cautioned against “mutilating” Liturgy by introducing aspects of their cultures in Liturgical celebrations.
Burkinabe Diocese Embarks on Fervent Prayers, Mourning After Terrorist Attack Kills Over 150
The Diocese of Kaya in Burkina Faso has embarked on three days of prayer starting Thursday, , August 29 following the Saturday, August 24 terrorist attack in the town of Barsalgho that claimed the lives of over 150 people.
Invasion of Zambia’s Mpika Catholic Diocese Premises “caused significant distress, disruption”: Local Ordinary
The Sunday, August 25 invasion of the pastoral premises of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Mpika was disruptive and brought about much “distress”, the Local Ordinary has said.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Urge Security Agencies to Intensify Efforts in Addressing Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) have expressed deep concern over the rising levels of insecurity in the West African country, and urged the government and security agencies in the country to intensify efforts in addressing the trend, which they say is worrying.
Today, August 28, We Celebrate St. Augustine
Today, August 28, the Church honors St. Augustine. St. Augustine was born at the town of Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras in modern day Algeria) on November 13, 354 and grew to become one the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church. His teachings were the foundation of Christian doctrine for a millennium.
Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop on How Synod on Synodality Evolved from Pastoral to “more academic, intellectual topic”
The Synod on Synodality, which started off as a pastoral issue, bringing on board every baptized member of the Church, has now become a “theoretical” topic for intellectuals, the Archbishop of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has observed.
Fraternity Emphasized at Madagascar’s Eucharistic Congress as “remedy that can restore broken relationships”
Fostering fraternity can go a long way in addressing the negative effects of disunity in families as well as wounds resulting from a life of sin, Bishop Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina of the Catholic Diocese of Antsirabé in Madagascar has said.
Deadly Attack on Police Officers in Cameroon’s Southwest Region an “act that violates human life”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has “strongly” condemned the killing of police officers in the country’s Southwest region following an attack on their security post located in his Episcopal See.
Catholic Nun Proposes Formation that Addresses Childhood Traumas, “inappropriate sexual behaviours” among African Youths
Childhood traumas are likely to lead one into sexual behaviours that a Nigerian American Catholic Sister has referred to as “inappropriate”.
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