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Pope Francis Entrusts Iraq Trip to Virgin Mary’s Protection
On the eve of his departure for a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis visited a Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection on his travels.
Vaccines, “act of good neighborliness”, Bishops in Ghana Say, Encourage Getting Vaccinated
Days after the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation are encouraging the people of God in the country to get vaccinated.
“Let us continue to be agents of hope, role models”, Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged
Catholic journalists in Africa have been urged to foster hope amid the protracted COVID-19 challenging situation.
Salesians’ Vast Agribusiness Project Expected to Impact Thousands of Refugees in Uganda
On a hot and dusty afternoon at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the Northern region of Uganda, a mother in her mid-thirties is seen in the company of other women almost her age who are soaked in sweat, hammering big boulders to prepare gravel for sale.
Catholic Doctors in Kenya Caution Public against Delivered COVID-19 Vaccine, Give Reasons
A day after the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 arrived in Kenya, Catholic Doctors in the country have, in a collective advisory statement, cautioned the public against being vaccinated.
Murder of Italian Ambassador in DR Congo “must not go in vain”: Nuncio at Memorial Mass
At the Eucharistic celebration in memory of late Luca Attanasio, the Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) murdered just over a week ago, the representative of the Holy Father in the Central African nation said that the diplomat’s death offers a call to resist evil and “must not be in vain.”
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for South Africa’s Kimberly and Queenstown Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Kimberly and Queenstown in South Africa.
Bishop in Guinea Who Succumbed to Long Illness Remembered as “model for Clergy”
The Church in Guinea is mourning the passing of Bishop Emmanuel Félémou of the Catholic Diocese of Kankan who has been described as a father, a servant of the Church and a great model for the Clergy in the West African country.
Hope for Religious Equality in Egypt as President Decrees Formation of Church Bodies
The future is promising for the Catholic Church and the Evangelical community in Egypt following a decree by the country’s President that permits formation of bodies that are aimed to champion for Religious equality.
EWTN News to Launch Weekly Discussion Show
On Friday, EWTN News will launch a new weekly discussion show “EWTN News In Depth,” covering the intersection of faith and current events.
How Salesians in Sierra Leone Help Hundreds of Deprived Youth Spiritually, Physically
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Sierra Leone have, in a report, explained how they are providing physical and spiritual support to hundreds of deprived youth, including minors unable to attend school for various reasons.
Jesuit Agency Facilitating Education of Refugee Children with Special Needs in Burundi
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service, (JRS), is facilitating the education of refugee children with special needs in Burundi, the leadership of the agency has reported.
The Sick in Guinea Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Ebola, Caritas Official Says
Sick people in Guinea are finding it difficult to go to health facilities for treatment since the new Ebola outbreak was declared some two weeks ago, a Caritas official in the West African nation has said.
Hundreds of Nigerian Schoolgirls Abducted Last Week Released Safely, Governor Confirms
The Nigerian schoolgirls who had been, last Friday, abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) Jangebe in Zamfara State within Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, have been released.
Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Faults Media Reports on Alleged Arrest of Bishop over Debt
The Financial Administrator of Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese has faulted media reports alleging the arrest of the Local Ordinary over an unpaid bank loan.
Nigeria in Need of Fearless Preachers of Gospel: Bishop at Late Seminarian’s Memorial
At the celebration of Holy Eucharist marking the first anniversary since Seminarian Michael Nnadi was murdered, the Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese has underscored the need for fearless preachers of the Gospel in the example of the late Seminarian.
Apostolic Nuncio in Benin to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Togo
Pope Francis has appointed his representative in Benin, Archbishop Mark Gerard Miles, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Togo.
Pope Francis Condemns Abduction of Hundreds of Nigerian Schoolgirls, Expresses Solidarity
Pope Francis has condemned last week’s kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, describing it as “vile abduction.”
Kenyan Seminary Rector Says Seminarian Found Dead Showed Commitment to Priestly Formation
The Rector of the Nairobi-based National Major Seminary has described the seminarian who was found dead in unclear circumstances at an estate as “a very good student” who never “did anything to show he wasn’t committed to (Priestly) formation” while at the Seminary.
To Address COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns in Togo, “give appropriate information”: Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, asked the government to work toward dispelling concerns among citizens regarding COVID-19 vaccine.
