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Missionaries in Ethiopia Giving Women in Complicated Relationships Second Chance in Life
A Catholic Missionary Nun in Ethiopia’s Apostolic Prefecture of Robe is helping women in abusive relationships, those who have had children with several men, and others in various complicated relationships to become self-reliant.
Pope Francis Praying for Catholic Bishop-elect Shot in South Sudan
Pope Francis is praying for Msgr. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, who was shot in both legs in the early hours of Monday, April 26.
Malawian Catholic Church Leader Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination amid Low Turnout
A Malawian Catholic Church leader has sought to encourage his compatriots to receive the COVID-19 vaccine amid reported low turnout in the vaccination centers.
Vatican Adds Seven Invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Vatican's divine worship office announced Saturday the addition of seven new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph.
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis Asks Mary to Intercede for End to Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed a rosary Saturday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, imploring the Virgin Mary to intercede for healing for the sick, comfort for the grieving, and hope for the future.
Bishops in Southern Africa Urge Regional Community to Intervene in Mozambique’s Crisis
Catholic Bishops from nine countries in Southern Africa under their umbrella body of the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are calling on the regional economic blocs to focus their attention on the ongoing crisis in Mozambique owing to the protracted violence.
Nigerian Priest Highlights Plight of Victims, Survivors of Abuse in Religious Communities
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has, at a virtual colloquium, which members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have spearheaded, highlighted the plight of victims and survivors of abuse in religious communities whose experiences “leaves one speechless and devastated.”
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop for Madagascar’s Tsiroanomandidy Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Gabriel Randrianantenaina Bishop for the Diocese of Tsiroanomandidy in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar.
Salesians in Rwanda Seeking Support to Protect Dignity of Vulnerable Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Rwanda are seeking financial help from people of goodwill to help them protect children at risk in the Great Rift Valley nation.
Pope Francis Amends Law to Allow Vatican City Court to Judge Cardinals, Bishops
Pope Francis on Friday amended part of a law issued last year regulating Vatican City’s judicial system, now allowing the court of first instance to rule on criminal trials of bishops and cardinals.
Head of Catholic Doctors in Kenya Mourned as Passionate Pro-lifer, Strong Defender of Life
Catholic doctors and social activists in Kenya are mourning the passing on of Dr. Stephen Kimotho Karanja, describing him as a man of strong conviction and a defender of the sanctity of human life.
Civil Societies in South Sudan “deeply concerned about” Attack on Foreign Clergy in Rumbek
Members of Civil Society entities in South Sudan under their umbrella body, the Civil Society Organizations Network (CiSON) have expressed deep concerns about attacks on foreign clergy ministering in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek.
“Christians have gradually been marginalized”: Apostolic Administrator in Somalia
The minority Christian population in Somalia has been gradually marginalized, the Apostolic Administrator of the country’s only Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has said.
Provoking Christians is “fishing in troubled waters”: Church Leaders in Nigeria
Church leaders in Nigeria have cautioned their Muslim counterparts against activities that provoke Christians saying doing so amounts to “fishing in troubled waters.”
Pope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a Gift to the Church and Humanity
On the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Pope Francis expressed his hope that the “great female figure of faith” would continue to inspire more joyful and fervent witness.
Zambian President Congratulates Catholic Bishop-elect on Appointment, Pledges Support
Zambia’s President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has congratulated Msgr. Edwin Mulandu who was appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Mpika on April 24, promising to support him in his episcopal ministry.
Male Population in Malawi Hesitant to Know HIV Status, Adhere to Medication: Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have raised concerns over what they say is the failure of a majority of the country's male population to know their HIV status and to adhere to medication when they test positive.
“I’m well, improving, I’ll be with you”: Bishop-elect to South Sudan’s Rumbek Community
The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese who is nursing gunshot injuries in Nairobi, Kenya, has sought to reassure the people of God in Rumbek that he is out of danger and that he plans to return to the South Sudanese Diocese.
Catholic Priest in Troubled Tigray Region Says Ethiopia’s Situation Worsening Day by Day
The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region that has been in war since last November is deteriorating each passing day, a Catholic Priest ministering in the country’s Northernmost region has said.
Kenyan Bishop Meets Muslim Leaders over Iftar Meal to Address Retrogressive Practices
Killings from superstitious beliefs, relegation of the girl child, and early marriages are some of the retrogressive practices that continue to impede development among communities in coastal Kenya, Religious leaders from the Catholic Church and Islam in the region have established.
