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“Ready to welcome 40,000 pilgrims”: Catholic Archbishop in Madagascar on National Eucharistic Congress
The Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar is set to host thousands of pilgrims for the Third National Eucharistic Congress (KEN 2024) scheduled for August 23-25, the Local Ordinary has said in an interview.
“Our heartfelt condolences”: Cardinal in Ethiopia in Solidarity with Landslides Victims as Death Toll Projected at 500
Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel of Ethiopia has written to the people of Gofa Zone in the Southern part of the Horn of Africa country, expressing the solidarity of the Church with people who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides.
Kenyan Jesuit Reflects on Characteristics of “New Instrumentum Laboris” for October Synod on Synodality Session
Acknowledging “a common dignity” as children of God, the fostering of interpersonal encounters and dialogue, and the practice of listening are among the qualities of the New Instrumentum Laboris (working tool) the guiding document for the final session of the multi-year Synod on Synodality scheduled for 2-29 October 2024 in Rome, a Kenyan members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.
“I shall build on the good work of my predecessors”, First-Ever Resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan
The recently appointed first-ever resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan is hoping to build his diplomatic service on the “good work” that other Vatican diplomats have accomplished in the East-Central African nation.
Today, July 26, We Celebrate Sts. Anne and Joachim
On July 26 the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. The couple's faith and perseverance brought them through the sorrow of childlessness, to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ.
Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Unable to See Priests as Situation in Tigray Remains Tense
To the rest of the world, war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ended following a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in November 2022. But for the displaced thousands in the region, the situation remains tense as they have not been able to go back to their respective homes.
“A first-rate scholar”: Tributes Pour in for Pioneer President of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria
Catholic Theologians in Africa are mourning the passing on of Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, a Nigerian Catholic Priest of many firsts, who was among the founders of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit
Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have taken a commitment to foster their collegiality, journeying together in the spirit of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis Appoints Two New Archbishops in West Africa: For Bamako in Mali, Bouaké in Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Cissé, the Local Ordinary of Mali’s Sikasso Diocese, as Archbishop of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako, and Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa, the Apostolic Administrator of the Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese, as the Local Ordinary of the same in Ivorian Metropolitan See.
Economic Challenges, Insecurity among “significant drivers” of Irregular Migration of Nigerians: Catholic Bishop
Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese has identified challenges around the economy, governance, and security among major factors behind irregular migration of Nigerians.
Today, Sunday, July 25, We Celebrate St. James
James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of Agrippa. The Gospels tell us that the two brothers left their father, Zebedee, and followed Jesus as soon as He called out to them.
In Newly Launched Africa Edition Book, U.S. Author Shares “four foundational pillars that characterize great leaders”
Readers of a newly launched Africa edition book on leadership, which the Paulines Publications Africa (PPA) co-published, are to gain insights into some four “foundational pillars” that are behind successful leaders.
Deadly Landslides in Ethiopia: Pastoral Coordinator Says Soddo Vicariate “deeply saddened” as Death Toll Rises
The Pastoral Coordinator of Soddo Vicariate has said that the Ethiopian Catholic Episcopal See has been greatly saddened by the reported death of at least 257 people as a result of two landslides in the Southern part of the Horn of Africa nation following heavy rains.
Catholic Women Association Diamond Anniversary in Cameroon: Archbishop Highlights Successes in “great resilience”, Hope
Members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Cameroon have, over the last six decades, manifested “great resilience” and hope, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said.
“We must teach, defend life’s values”: Catholic Bishop in Uganda Cautions against Negative Media Influence on Children
Christian Parents and guardians have the duty to teach their children the values of life that are in conformity with the teaching of Jesus Christ even as they compete with other institutions, including media that has a great variety of content, Bishop Sanctus Wanok Lino of Uganda’s Lira Catholic Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges Face-to-Face Communication in Families, Cautions Spouses against Digital Obsession
Face-to-face interactions among spouses and other family members can be a pillar a happy marriage, Bishop Henry Mchamungu, one of the two Auxiliary Bishops of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has said.
Today, July 24, We Celebrate St. Charbel Makhlouf
On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit who is known for working miracles both during his life and after his death.
Faith Leaders in Africa Appeal for “debt forgiveness” ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
Religious leaders in Africa are appealing for the continent’s debt cancellation ahead of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year to reduce the financial burdens that various African countries are grappling with.
Catholic Priest on How “survival mentality” is Impeding Authentic Formation in African Major Seminaries
Major Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” but must find ways to get by, a Catholic priest from Nigeria has said, and challenged institutions of formation of future Priests to encourage open communication between Seminarians and their respective formators.
Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Live Priest’s Identity as “a man of peace, who fosters communion”
The identity of Catholic Priests is manifest in a life of peace and their fostering of togetherness, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has said.
