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“I feel small, I recognize my limitations”: Bishop-elect on Appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mons. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on November 6 has expressed humility and gratitude to members of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ).
Nuncio in South Africa Lauds Croatian Immigrants who “left legacy of faith” in Church They Built 30 Years Ago
On the 31st anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Johannesburg, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the Croatian immigrants who established the church, describing their efforts as a lasting legacy of faith, prayer, and community.
Today, December 4, We Celebrate St. John of Damascus
Catholics remember and celebrate the life of the great Arab Church Father St. John of Damascus on Dec. 4.
Catholic Youths in Kenya Told to Embrace Sacrament of Matrimony after Expressing Fear of Marriage
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has urged young people in the East African country to embrace Church sacraments, singling out Matrimony as the sacrament that he says sanctifies couples and ensures that families are holy.
Spiritans in Nigeria Appeal for Prayers after Abduction of Confrere
Members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) are appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Gerald Ohaeri who was abducted on November 30.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Shift from Detrimental “human ways” to Path Inaugurated by Christmas
The Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has issued a Pastoral message on this year’s Advent and Christmas, urging a shift away from the “dominant human ways” that he says continue to cause horrors in the world, disfiguring it and making it increasingly inhumane and uninhabitable.
Golden Jubilee of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast Ends with Call on Members to be “fishers of men”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast have been urged to embrace their identity as “fishers of men,” drawing inspiration from the Gospel’s call to evangelize and transform society.
Nigerian Archbishop Proposes Improved Catechesis, Adequate Preparation for Sacraments to Preserve Catholic Identity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is proposing improved catechesis and adequate preparation of candidates for the reception of sacraments to maintain Catholic identity and spirituality in the West African nation.
AI Training to Equip African Catholic Journalists with Skills to Foster Good Values amid Technological Advancements
Catholic Journalists in Africa seeking to stay on top of technological advancements while helping promote good societal values are set to benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) training that has been slotted in the Pan-African Congress scheduled for August next year.
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Seriously Injured in Assault by Rapid Forces
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid in Sudan has shared his harrowing experience at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who tortured him and left him seriously injured.
Today, December 3, We Celebrate St. Francis Xavier
On Dec. 3, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Francis Xavier, one of the first Jesuits who went on to evangelize vast portions of Asia.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Church to Overcome Clericalism, Embrace Synodal Conversion
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has called on the Church to confront the growing issue of clericalism, which he identified as a major obstacle to the Synod on Synodality.
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Encourages Steadfast Faith, Hope amid Persecution and Economic Hardships
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has urged Nigerians experiencing persecution and economic hardships to remain hopeful and steadfast in faith.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Zambians to Remain Steadfast in Faith amid Political Tensions, Economic Uncertainties
Zambians are grappling with a myriad of socio-economic and political challenges including that are also straining family relations, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Archdiocese has observed, and called on the faithful to remain firm in their faith despite the hardships they face.
Nigerian Archdiocese Concludes Annual General Assembly with Call to “proudly” Live Out Catholic Faith
The fifth General Assembly of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has ended with a call on the people of God to uphold their Catholic identity and spirituality.
Vatican Suppresses Carmelite Monastery Following Long-running Controversy
Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth announced on Monday that he received a decree of suppression last week from the Holy See.
Today, December 2, We Celebrate St. Bibiana
The earliest mention in authentic historical authority of St. Bibiana, a Roman female martyr, occurs in the "Liber Pontificalis" where in the biography of Pope Simplicius (468-483) it is stated that this pope "consecrated a basilica of the holy martyr Bibiana, which contained her body".
“Engage responsibly in the electoral process”: Catholics in Ghana Told ahead of December 7 Polls
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged Catholics and all citizens of the West African country to engage responsibly in the country’s general elections scheduled for December 7, emphasizing the importance of peace, justice, and unity for any successful poll.
A Cross, Other Elements on Ivorian Cardinal-Designate’s Coat of Arms and Motto Explained
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, one of the two Archbishops from Africa to be created Cardinals, has explained the symbols and motto represented in his coat of arms.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Calls on Christians to be Builders of Peace, Work for Harmony During Advent
Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon has urged Christians to embrace their role as agents of peace and reconciliation during the Advent season.
