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On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa
On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower girls and women across the globe, including Africa.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference from Iraq: Full text
Please read below for CNA’s full transcript of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Baghdad, Iraq to Rome, Italy on March 8, 2021.
Obey God to Save Nigeria from “fate of Sodom and Gomorrah”, Archbishop Appeals
True and “non-hypocritical” obedience to God’s commandments is the only thing that will save Nigeria from what befell the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, an Archbishop in the West African nation said in his Sunday, March 7 homily.
Bishops in DR Congo Announce Intention to Boost Pastoral Care to Elderly Persons
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, announced their intention to enhance pastoral care to elderly persons.
Jesuit Refugee Agency Calls on Countries to Include Refugees in COVID-19 Vaccination
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is calling on countries across the globe to include refugees and other forcibly displaced persons in COVID-19 vaccination.
"Today I can see at first hand that the Church in Iraq is alive": Pope Francis in Erbil
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution.
"Terrorism and death never have the last word": Pope Francis in the Nineveh Plains
Pope Francis entrusted the rebuilding of Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains to the protection of the Virgin Mary at a cathedral that was once desecrated and burned by the Islamic State.
Uganda among Countries with Religious Discrimination During COVID-19: Recent Report
Uganda is one of the several countries in Africa where religious minorities have been excluded in key strategies to fight COVID-19, a recent report on the state of religious freedom, which also highlights various forms of religious discrimination and persecution across the world indicates.
“Church cannot remain indifferent to political question”: Mauritian Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has defended church leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation against accusations of interfering with the running of the country noting that they cannot “remain indifferent.”
Pope Francis Appeals for Interreligious Harmony at Birthplace of Abraham
Pope Francis on Saturday appealed for harmony among the followers of the world’s major monotheistic religions at an interreligious meeting in the Plain of Ur, southern Iraq.
Pope Francis Makes Landmark Visit to Iraq’s Top Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
Pope Francis on Saturday made a landmark visit to the home of Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Crisis “an African burden”: Southern Africa’s Ecumenical Leaders
The leadership of the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA), an ecumenical organization made up of 12 national Councils in East and Southern Africa, has described Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado crisis as “an African burden” and called for intervention to end the ongoing violence.
Italian Health Entity Ready for Ethiopia’s Tigray Mission in Response to Bishop’s Plea
The Italy-based non-governmental organization focused on healthcare, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, is planning to launch “in the next five weeks” an intervention to alleviate the suffering of civilians in the ongoing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Bishops in DR Congo Urge Integrity in New Political Alliance Government Appointments
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want integrity to be prioritized in government appointments following the termination of the mandate of the coalition that had been formed between the party of the President and that of his predecessor.
Acrimonious Political Discourse in Angola Cause for Concern, Bishops Urge Restraint
Members of the Bishops Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) are urging restraint amid political debates marred with acrimony and divisions in Angola.
Pope Francis in Iraq: "The name of God cannot be used to justify acts of murder"
In his first speech in Iraq, Pope Francis called for an end to violence and extremism so that ordinary Iraqis can live, work, and pray in peace.
Kenyan Authorities to Investigate Conduct of Seminarian found Dead Alongside Woman and Son
Police in Kenya are planning to visit St. Thomas Aquinas National Major Seminary in Nairobi Archdiocese to conduct an investigation into the life of a Seminarian who was found dead alongside a woman and her son.
Over 25 Priests, 60 Nuns Have Succumbed to COVID-19-related Illnesses in Tanzania: Cleric
At least 25 Catholic Priests and 60 members of Religious Orders have succumbed to COVID-related complications in Tanzania, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has said.
Global Catholic Peace Movement Seeking Justice for Italian Ambassador Murdered in DR Congo
The leadership of Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace movement, has called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to bring to justice the killers of Italian Ambassador in the country, Luca Attanasio.
Spain-based Catholic Entity in Support for Sudan’s Move to Separate Religion and State
Officials of CitizenGo, a Spain-based Catholic organization spearheading family issues, have expressed support for the move to separate religion and State in Sudan after three decades of Islamic rule in the Northeast African country.
