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Pope Francis Acknowledges Conference for "LGBT Catholics"
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify as LGBT taking place this weekend.
Today, August 2, We Celebrate St. Peter Julian Eymard
St. Peter Julian Eymard, whose feast the Church celebrates on August 2, helped many Catholics - both clergy and laypeople - to rediscover the importance of the Eucharist. He is also considered a pioneer in involving laypeople more actively in the life of the Church.
Congolese Catholic Theologian Proposes Ordination of Permanent Female Deacons to Address Abuse in Church
A majority of victims of abuse in the Catholic Church are women, a Congolese Theologian has said, noting that ordination of more female deacons will see “women look after their fellow women.”
“Protests alone cannot resolve our problems”: Owerri Province Catholic Bishops Call Nigerians to Some “soul-searching”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria's Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri are inviting citizens of the West African nation to engage in some “soul-searching” amid the planned 10-day anti-government protests scheduled to kick off on Thursday, August 1.
What “public authorities” in Sahel Region, West Africa Must Do to End “multifaceted violence”: Catholic Bishop
Making citizen protection “a top priority” and ensuring that a country’s wealth is distributed fairly are among actions authorities in the African Sahel region and the wider West Africa need to take to address the “multifaceted violence”, a Catholic Bishop has said.
“You are ambassadors of hope”: Catholic Bishop Lauds South Sudan’s Basketball Team at 2024 Olympics
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has lauded Bright Stars, the country’s men basketball team, for their “outstanding” performance at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic games.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Angola, Appoints Auxiliary Bishop as Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Ganda in Angola and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga, who is currently serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela as its pioneer Bishop.
Catholic Church’s 2025 Year “a golden opportunity for healing, reconciliation”: Bishops in Nigeria’s Owerri Province
The Year of Prayer in preparation for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year provides an opportunity for the people of God in Nigeria to pray for healing and reconciliation, Bishops in Nigeria's Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri have said.
General Assembly of Clergy of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province: Catholic Archbishop Highlights Six Levels of Communion
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has outlined six levels of communion, which he said Catholic Priests share in their Priestly ministry.
Pastoral Solution for Polygamous Marriages “presents a difficulty” for Church in Africa: Catholic Theologian, Canonist
The proposed pastoral solution for the polygamous Catechumen seeking to convert to Catholicism presents a difficult situation for African families, a Catholic Theologian has said.
Today, August 1, We Celebrate St. Alphonsus Liguori
St. Alphonsus Liguori is a doctor of the Church who is widely known for his contribution to moral theology and his great kindness.
Catholic Theologians in Africa Propose “gradual conversion” of People in Polygamous Marriages
Giningakpio Justin Dapu is one of the most active members of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). He leads various groups that are focused on the development of the Diocese.
Angola Announces DR Congo-Rwanda Ceasefire Deal amid Catholic Bishops’ Concern about Violence in the East
A ceasefire deal has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, Angola’s Presidency, which has been mediating the talks, has announced.
Cardinal Nzapalainga among Winners of 2024 Aegis Award for Playing “a critical role” in Preventing Violence in CAR
Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) is among the three winners of the 2024 Aegis Award for his “critical role” in preventing violent conflicts in the country.
Ongoing National Week of Faith in Mozambique an “ideal time to reflect on our identity”: Catholic Archbishop
The 7th edition of the National Week of Faith and Social Commitment in Mozambique is an opportunity for participants to reflect on their identity and chart a new future for the Southern African nation, Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has said.
“Don't miss out”: Bishop Encourages Participation in Catholic Youth Jubilee Year in Cape Verde
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has is encouraging active participation in the planned National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths in the Archipelago and island country of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean scheduled for August 4 -12.
“Wonderful, extremely useful, very timely”: Ghanaian Minister on Catholic Bishops’ Sahel Peace Strategic Plan
The Minister of Ghana’s National Security has lauded members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) for launching a five-year strategic plan that seeks to enhance peace in the West African nation and the wider Sahel Region.
Last Supper Mockery at Olympics: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Question Freedom of Religion in the West
A section of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria has described the drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during the July 26 opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics as offensive to Christianity, and raised questions as to whether freedom of religion really exists in the West.
Today, July 31, We Celebrate St. Ignatius of Loyola
On July 31, the Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, as well as for creating the “Spiritual Exercises” often used today for retreats and individual discernment.
“I was deceived”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Revokes Ordination of “Deacons” in Forgery Saga
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lokoja has withdrawn “ordination certificates” to four men he had ordained Deacons on July 12 after he was presented with forged documents showing they were qualified for Holy Orders.
