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Catholic Priests in West Africa Urged to Find Solutions to Region’s Tribal, Religious Conflicts
Catholic priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau for their general assembly have been urged to propose ways to address ethnic and religious divisions in the region.
Rwandan Catholic Diocese Moves to Foster Healing, Reconciliation among Genocide Victims
The Catholic Diocese of Butare in Rwanda has launched a manual that seeks to foster healing, unity and reconciliation among victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsis.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Tell Catholic Media to Give Environment a Voice
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) are calling upon Catholic media organizations in the country to prioritize climate-based reporting to create more awareness on environmental conservation.
Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Gets Apostolic Administrator after Collapse, Death of Bishop
Following the death of Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana who collapsed during Holy Mass on May 4, the Apostolic Nunciature has confirmed the appointment of Fr. Gabriel Lionel Afagbegee as the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese.
“It was a big struggle”: Catholic Official after Angola Moves to Document Refugees
The Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) has lauded the decision by the Angolan government to issue national documents to migrants and refugees living in the Southern African nation, saying that the move is a big win for the Church in the country.
Laity Conference in Angola to Examine Lay Leaders' Role in Church's Mission
A planned conference in Angola seeks to bring Catholic lay leaders and representatives of apostolic movements, groups, and associations in all dioceses in the country to reflect on the “vital” role of the laity in the Church’s evangelization mission.
Why is June the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart.
Today, June 5, We Celebrate St. Boniface
St. Boniface was very bold in his faith and was well known for being very good at using the local customs and culture of the day to bring people to Christ. He was born in Devonshire, England, in the seventh century.
Catholic Priest Who Fled War in Sudan Recalls Locals Parting Shot
When fighting in Sudan’s capital Khartoum intensified, with missiles endlessly hitting St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Catholic community around the college begged the missionaries to leave.
“A terrible experience”: Nigerian Catholic Priest Recounts Abduction Ordeal
Fr. Oliver Buba, the Catholic Priest who was abducted on May 21 in the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria and later released unharmed has described his 10-day ordeal in the hands of his abductors as “a terrible experience.”
Uganda Martyrs Day Marks Triumph of Faith over Fear, not Time to Mourn: Archbishop
The Uganda Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage celebrated annually on June 3 is not a moment to mourn the Martyrs the Catholic Archbishop of Kampala has said, saying that the day should ignite memories of “triumph of faith over fear”.
Ahead of Centenary Celebrations Launch of Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Emphasizes Christian “saltness”
The people of God in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu are being called upon to reflect on their Christian “saltness” ahead of the launch of the centenary celebrations since the Kenyan Metropolitan See was created.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Godparents to Always Accompany New Church Members
A Catholic Bishop in Angola has called on godparents to ensure that the catechumens they sponsor “continue to profess faith in God” after receiving the sacraments of the Church.
Today, June 4, We Celebrate St. Francis Caracciolo
Born in Villa Santa Maria, Italy on October 13, 1563, Francis Caracciolo was given the name Ascanio at his baptism. His mother was a relative of St. Thomas Aquinas. He lived a virtuous life as a youth and seemed inclined towards a religious vocation.
Catholic Archbishop Recounts Stories of Ugandan Martyrs “who abandoned the way of idolatry”
Archbishop-elect Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the story of the Ugandan Martyrs as that of “those who abandoned the way of idolatry.”
Uganda Martyrs Invite us to be Witnesses of Christ: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in Uganda has described the solemnity of the Ugandan martyrs marked on June 3 annually as “a special moment of faith and grace”, noting that the martyrs invite the people of God to be witnesses of Christ in their lives.
Catholic Bishops Laud South Africa's “overwhelmingly” Free and Fair Polls
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded South Africa for conducting free and fair elections despite experiencing “minor issues” during the voting process.
“May the weapons be silenced”: Pope Francis in Renewed Appeal for Peace in Sudan
Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sudan, calling on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to lay down their weapons and stop fighting.
Uganda Martyrs Day: President Urges Christians to Lead by Example in Fostering Peace
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has urged believers gathered at the Namugongo Shrine for this year’s Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage to be at the forefront in fostering peace in the East African region.
Today, June 3, We Celebrate St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda
St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. St. Charles and his companions were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964.
