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South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Calls for Prayers as Ravaging Drought Threatens Masses
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has asked faith-based organizations and the people of God in the East-Central African country to pray for rains following a prolonged drought, a situation he says threatens the survival of many in the country.
Salesians Facilitate Sanitation Infrastructure at Catholic School in Shinyanga, Tanzania
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are facilitating the construction of new bathrooms at Don Bosco Didia Secondary school in the Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga in Tanzania.
Senegal’s Inter-Diocesan Entity Suspends Pilgrimage to Holy Land amid COVID-19 Challenges
The leadership of Senegal’s National Inter-Diocesan Committee for Catholic Pilgrimages (CINPEC) has announced the cancellation of the 2021 pilgrimage to the Holy land amid “persistence” of COVID-19 pandemic in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Mark Day of African Child with call to Protect Minors
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have, on the annual event of the International Day of the African Child (DAC), appealed to leaders in the Southern African nation to do “everything that is possible” to protect children from experiencing the trauma caused by humanitarian crises.
Pope Francis: On the Cross, Jesus Prayed for You
Catholics should take courage in the fact that even as Jesus was dying on the cross, his most agonizing moment on earth, he was praying for them, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Cameroonian Priest’s New Book Suggests Ways to Find Self-Acceptance “from within”
The rise in suicide cases and mental challenges stem from a lack of self-acceptance and the nature of human beings to search for happiness in the wrong places, a Cameroonian Catholic Priest has said.
Pope Francis Concerned about Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Pope Francis has expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis occasioned by the ongoing unrest in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Young People in South Africa Urged to Stand Up for Jesus, Justice, Peace on Youth Day
The Bishop of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kroonstad has called upon young people in the country to be witnesses of Jesus Christ in their families and society and to stand up for justice and peace ahead of the country’s Youth Day on Wednesday, June 16.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Fears for Children Radicalization amid Increased Abductions
There is fear that young boys kidnapped by Al Shabaab militants in northern Mozambique are being radicalized to fight in the ranks of the militants.
Pope Francis: Coronavirus Recovery Must Have True Vision for Humanity
Rebuilding after the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to confront the failures of the past, including failures towards God and neighbor, Pope Francis has said in a message to world leaders gathered in Bratislava.
A Group of Lay Catholics in Mauritius Spearhead Three-day National Prayer for Country
A group of Catholics in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius are spearheading three days of national prayer for the country’s challenges, including COVID-19 pandemic and issues at personal level.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Call for Fair Media Coverage of Ongoing Political Campaigns
Members of the Jesuit Conference of Theological Reflection (JCTR) have called on media players in Zambia to observe fairness in the coverage of the ongoing political campaigns ahead of the August 12 general elections.
Catholic Charity Pledges Support for Parishioners Trekking for Miles to Church in Malawi
Christians from St. Joseph’s outstation of Nkhate Parish in Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa have been trekking for up to 20 kilometers to attend Sunday Mass in the Parish.
Naming of Street after Pope Benedict XVI “brings hope to Burkina Faso, Africa”: Cardinal
The naming of the Ouagadougou street where the Apostolic Nunciature in Burkina Faso is located after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI “brings hope” to the West African nation as well as the African continent, the Cardinal in the country said.
CRS Set to Facilitate Research, Internship for Malawi’s Catholic University Students
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S., is set to partner with the Catholic University of Malawi in an internship and research initiative aimed to benefit students.
Nigerian Archbishop Cautions against “suppressing” Youth With “reasonable demands”
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the Federal Government against “suppressing” the voices of the youth protesting against bad governance and insecurity in the West African country.
Marginalizing the poor threatens “the very concept of democracy”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Monday that “the very concept of democracy is jeopardized” when the poor are marginalized and treated as if they are to blame for their condition.
CNA Launches Daily News Podcast Made for Smart Speakers
Catholic News Agency has launched a new audio news update, designed specifically for smart speakers.
Catholic Peace Entity Reports Forceful State Evictions amid Militant Attacks in Mozambique
Catholic peace and charity organization, Denis Hurley Peace Initiative (DHPI), has reported the increasing forceful displacement of people who are already dealing with militant attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region.
Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Convenes First Synod in 62 Years to Address Pastoral Initiatives
The leadership of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has launched the First Diocesan Synod bringing together members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity to address pastoral initiatives. development projects, spiritual guidance and cohesion in the Diocese.
