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Today, June 30, We Celebrate The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
These “proto-martyrs” of Rome were the first Christians persecuted en masse by the Emperor Nero in the year 64, before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.
“You are our hope”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Laud Gen Zs for Patriotism in Spearheading Protests against Finance Bill
Kenya’s youths, who successfully spearheaded and actively participated in protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have found favor with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), who have particularly lauded the Generation Z (Gen Z) for manifesting patriotism and altruism.
“A time to express our communion”: Cardinal on Meeting of Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan
The President of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) has described the meeting of Catholic Bishops in the two nations as providing an opportunity to show their collegiality and togetherness.
Africa’s Christians, Muslims Must Uphold “mutual respect, cooperation” for Possible Peace, Rebirth: Nigerian Cardinal
Lasting peace in and rebirth of Africa are only possible if Christians and Muslims on the continent go beyond their differences and decide to uphold “mutual respect and cooperation”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Respect for Human Dignity “opens us to harmonious relationship with other creatures”: Catholic Bishops in CAR
Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) are calling on the people of God in the country to uphold human dignity, saying it ensures a harmonious relationship with all God’s creation.
Peter the Apostle and Paul, the Teacher of the Gentiles
Each man, in a different way, gathered together the one family of Christ and, revered together throughout the world, they share one martyr’s crown.
Today, June 29, We Celebrate Sts. Peter and Paul
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Meet President as Youths Spearhead Campaign to Stop Politicians from Church Fundraisers
A section of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) members have had an audience with the country’s Head of State, President William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi, the capital city of the East African nation.
“We’ve not been able”: Catholic Priest Stuck in Sudan War Appeals for Prayers as Evacuation Plans Hit a Snag
Efforts to evacuate residents of Dar Mariam who are stuck in the ongoing civil war in Sudan have been unsuccessful as bombings near the residence of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), popularly known as Salesian Sisters of St. Don Bosco, intensify.
“Seeds of Synodal Church already sprouting all over Africa”: African Member of Theological Commission of Synod
The spirit of the Synod on Synodality has been introduced in Africa and is spreading across the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, an African member of the Vatican Theological Commission of the Synod has said.
Parishioners Praying at Ruins of Catholic Church Destroyed by Terrorists in Mozambique
Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Pemba in Mozambique’s port town of Mocímboa da Praia, who fled when their town was attacked in 2020, and their Church razed down, are slowly coming back and gathering to pray at the ruins of their church.
Generosity, Compassion, “loving in an unlimited way” among Virtues Clergy Must Manifest: Kenyan Bishop at Ordination
Members of the Clergy must manifest generosity, compassion, love and altruism, Bishop Michael Odiwa of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya has said.
Today, June 28, We Celebrate St. Irenaeus
Celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on June 28, and by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on August 23, Saint Irenaeus of Lyons was a second-century bishop and writer in present-day France.
Association of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Highlight Mission ahead of August Double Celebration
The leadership of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has highlighted the mission of the 10-nation forum of Catholic Nuns ahead of the planned double celebration scheduled for August in Malawi.
Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes Three “effective approaches for participative synodality in Africa”
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, the recently appointed Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast is proposing three approaches that he says are “effective” in facilitating a participative Synodal process in Africa.
Catholic Charity Launches Aid Campaign to Support Sudan War Victims Facing “unprecedented humanitarian crisis”
The Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has launched an emergency campaign in Portugal to raise funds to support refugees in the ongoing war in Sudan who have found refuge in neighbouring South Sudan.
“Invest more in youth empowerment”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Abuja Ecclesiastical Province to Government
Catholic Bishops in the of Ecclesiastical Province of Abuja in Nigeria are urging the government of the West African nation to help the young people in the country realize their potential through empowerment strategy.
Today, June 27, We Celebrate St. Cyril of Alexandria
On June 27, Roman Catholics honor St. Cyril of Alexandria. An Egyptian bishop and theologian, he is best known for his role in the Council of Ephesus, where the Church confirmed that Christ is both God and man in one person. The Eastern churches celebrate St. Cyril of Alexandria on June 9.
“I concede”: Kenya’s President Withdraws Finance Bill 2024 after Youth-led Protests, Outcry against Police Brutality
A day after previously peaceful Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests against the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya turned violent with Kenyan police seen opening fire on protesters in scenes that attracted widespread condemnation, President William Samoei Ruto has conceded, and said he will not assent to the Bill.
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Mozambique Called Upon to “also strive for their own sanctification”
Archbishop Inácio Saúre of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese Nampula has called upon the two Deacons he ordained Priests to pay attention to their personal holiness even as they help others become holy during their Priestly ministry.
