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Christian Human Rights Foundation Condemns Attack on Sudanese Mosque that Killed Seven
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has condemned continued targeting of places of worship as war rages on in Sudan following the reported December 6 attack on a Mosque in the country’s capital, Khartoum, that is the epicentre of fighting.
At Perpetual Profession, Bishop in Guinea-Bissau Urges Catholic Nun to Emulate Prophet Jeremiah’s “resilience, faith”
Bishop José Lampra Cá of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has urged a member of the Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament (CFMSS) who made her Perpetual Profession to draw inspiration from Prophet Jeremiah, fostering resilience in practicing her Christian faith.
“Christian life cannot be lived superficially”: Angolan Bishop Calls for Love in “actions, attitudes, decisions”
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has cautioned Christians against superficiality in their faith practice.
Today, December 15, We Celebrate St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli
Born in Genoa Italy on April 2, 1587, Virginia was raised in an aristocratic family which was nonetheless pious, and from a young age she longed to consecrate herself to God in the religious life. However, she was pressured into an arranged marriage at the age of 15 on account of her social status, and had two daughters.
Attack of Three Catholic Missionary Priests in Ghana “barbaric”: Official of Bishops’ Conference, Diocese Urges Justice
The December 11 attack of three Catholic missionary Priests in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Jasikan is “barbaric” and “very unfortunate”, the Director of Communications of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has said.
Chad’s Catholic Bishops Decry Killings “with limited accountability”, Emphasize Respect for “inherent” Human Dignity
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) have lamented about killings that they say go on in the country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa with impunity.
Health, Access to Clean Water among Challenges Caritas Ivory Coast Wants Addressed ahead of National Caritas Day
Support for people with health conditions and access to clean water are among the challenges Caritas Ivory Coast wants addressed as the humanitarian arm of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) plans for the National Caritas Day.
Continue “the spirit of political maturity”: Catholic Archbishop Commends Namibians for Peaceful Elections
Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda of Namibia’s Windhoek Catholic Archdiocese has commended citizens of the Southwestern African nation for demonstrating “political maturity” before and during the country’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
Today, December 14, We Celebrate St. John of the Cross
Dec. 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila, and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of the Soul.”
Catechists “paying the heaviest price” amid Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso: Official of Training Centre
The Director of the Centre of Formation of Catechists of Burkina Faso's Catholic Diocese of Kaya has praised Catechists in the Burkinabe Episcopal See for their dedication in serving the community despite the increasing challenges of Christian persecution in the West African nation.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Vow to Continue Fight for IDPs’ Rights “until they get land for their permanent residence”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are keen to continue their fight for the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) amid delays in the allocation of land to persons residing at Nthunduwala camp in Kasungu in the country’s central region.
Female Catechists in Nigerian Diocese Urged to Embrace Pastoral Duties with “assurance, support of Christian Community”
The Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina has encouraged the first group of women, who completed a Catechetical training in the Nigerian Diocese to carry out their pastoral duties with confidence, emphasizing that the Christian community has a responsibility to support them.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Urge “immediate cessation of all violent activities” after Elections
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) are calling for “immediate” end to post-election violent conflicts in the West African nation, which they describe as “wave of unrest” that has resulted in the loss of lives.”
Co-founder of Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, Father Gus Taylor, Dies at 84
Father Gus Taylor died in Los Angeles from unspecified causes on Nov. 5, the Black Catholic Messenger reported on Thursday.
Today, December 13, We Celebrate St. Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.
A Catechist’s Memories of Sister Anna Ali Whose Tears of Blood Transformed Volatile Kenyan Community
For many years, Burnt Forest in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret lived up to its name. Every general election in the settlement located some 273 kilometres outside Kenya’s capital Nairobi came with tribal clashes, leaving a trail of killings and massive displacements.
Bishop-elect for Uganda’s Nebbi Diocese Pledges to Foster Synodality, “building a shared vision for evangelization”
Mons. Constantine Rupiny, the Bishop-elect for Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Nebbi following his November 26 appointment, has expressed his readiness to foster the spirit of Synodality in his Episcopal ministry.
“Deeply heartbreaking”: Bishop in South Sudan Condemns “horrific attack” on Catholic Parish, Urges Repentance
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has condemned the December 10 attack on St. Mary Help of Christians Parish of his Episcopal See.
Let’s “join in uninterrupted chain of prayer for peace, national harmony”: Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops amid Tension
Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops are inviting the people of God in the Southern African nation to seek divine intervention for peace in the country in what they have described as “an uninterrupted chain of prayer”.
Today, December 12, We Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven" appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a poor Indian from Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City. She identified herself as the Mother of the True God and instructed him to have the bishop build a church on the site. As a sign for the bishop, she left an image of herself imprinted miraculously on his tilma, a poor quality cactus-cloth. The tilma should have deteriorated within 20 years but shows no sign of decay after over 470 years. To this day it defies all scientific explanations of its origin.
