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Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th Day in Hospital
On the pope’s 10th day in the hospital following intestinal surgery, the Vatican said that Pope Francis’ ongoing medical treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.”
Late Congolese Cardinal Eulogized as a Champion of Justice, Civil Rights for Marginalized
Catholic Church leaders and government officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have eulogized the Archbishop emeritus of Kinshasa, Laurent Cardinal Monsengwo Pasinya, as a champion of justice and civil rights of the marginalized in the Central African nation and beyond.
Colombian Nun Abducted in Mali Appeals for “a great deal of prayers” in Latest Message
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argot, a Colombian Catholic Nun who has remained in captivity for the last four years following her abduction in Mali has sent a message to her family in which she appeals for hearty prayers for her safe release.
Ugandan Youth Urged to Engage Digital Media to Share Encouraging Messages amid COVID-19
A youth leader in Uganda has called on young people in the East African nation to engage digital media to share “messages of hope and encouragement” among themselves in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Hails Irish-founded Missionary Society for "triple presence"
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya's Nakuru Diocese, Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, has hailed members of St. Patrick's Missionary Society (SPS) who have ministered in the Kenyan Episcopal See for their instrumental role in evangelization through what he termed “triple presence.”
Pope Francis Will Stay Longer in Hospital, Says Vatican
Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital to recover from a surgery on his colon, the Vatican said on Monday.
Congolese Cardinal Known for Spearheading Democratic Process in DR Congo Dies in France
Laurent Cardinal Monsengwo who has been known for spearheading efforts toward the respect of human rights, freedoms and greater democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has died at the age of 81.
Catholic Missionary Priest Reports Agony of Refugees in Uganda as COVID-19 Bites
Uganda has continued to implement stringent measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 amid a spike in infections and related deaths, a situation that has terribly impacted the wellbeing of refugees who were already struggling to survive in the East African country.
Catholic Development Agency Reaches Out to Victims of Sexual Violence in DR Congo
The leadership of the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), has outlined the entity’s efforts to reach out to victims of sexual assault in the Archdiocese of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to help them overcome past traumatic experiences.
Outgoing Nuncio in Gabon Urges Church to “urgently” Address Divisions amid Tribalism
The outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Gabon has called upon the people of God in the Central African nation to “urgently” address the challenge of tribalism that seems to be behind divisions, blocking an authentic “exchange of charisms, faith experiences.”
Salesians in Nigeria’s Ijebu-Ode Diocese Facilitate Renovation of 1,500-capacity Chapel
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish of Ijebu-Ode Diocese in Nigeria have facilitated the renovation of the Chapel where some 1,500 worshipers gather for liturgical celebrations.
“I have never felt this small”, Bishop-Elect in Zimbabwe Says following Appointment
The appointment of Msgr. Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube as the new Bishop of Zimbabwe’s Hwange Diocese is a humbling experience for the Bishop-elect who has pledged to give his all in his service to the people of God who will be under his pastoral care.
“Hundreds of thousands” Still Needy after DR Congo’s Volcanic Eruption: Caritas Australia
The leadership of Caritas Australia, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the largest country in Oceania, has said hundreds of thousands of people are still in “urgent need” of assistance more than a month after Mt. Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) erupted.
Catholic Bishops in Chad Urge “inclusive national dialogue”, Say Reconciliation Necessary
Catholic Bishops in Chad are, in a collective statement, advocating for “inclusive national dialogue” that can bring together stakeholders in the country’s socio-political life.
“Growing insecurity in Nigeria worrisome, needs to be urgently addressed”: Catholic Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has described the challenge of insecurity in the West African nation as “enormous” and “worrisome” and called for urgent action “to defeat the forces of evil” in the country.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Builds South Sudanese Community to Improve Refugees Pastoral Care
A number of South Sudanese Catholics who are seeking refuge around Nakuru town in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province have been gathering in groups for prayers in the absence of a Priest.
Pope Francis Says Christ an example for South Sudan’s leaders as Nation Turns 10 Years Old
Pope Francis and two other Christian leaders have sent a message to the political leaders of South Sudan on the 10th anniversary of the country’s independence.
Catholic Bishop Admitted into Honorary Fellowship of Nigerian Academy of Letters
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has been admitted into the Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), the “autonomous, scholarly and non-political” academy that advances scholarship and public interest in the humanities at the highest level in the West African nation.
Christian Leaders in Eswatini Urge Bereaved Families “to be calm” amid Heightened Emotions
Christian leaders in the Kingdom of Eswatini have appealed to those who have lost their loved ones in the pro-democracy protests in recent weeks to remain calm even when the situation in the Southern African nation could be characterized by heightened emotions
Catholic Charity Partners with South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese to Re-Settle Refugees
The Catholic charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is partnering with South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban to resettle refugees and asylum seekers in the Ecclesiastical Province, an initiative that seeks to restore “lost dignity, faith and hope” of beneficiaries.
