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Apostolic Nuncio in Angola to Represent the Holy Father in Korea in New Appointment
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Korea and Mongolia.
Vastness, Sects, Multiple Languages among Challenges of Angola’s Sumbe Catholic Diocese
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has identified the vastness of his Episcopal See, the mushrooming of Christian sects in his jurisdiction, and multiple languages among the people of God under his pastoral care as some of the challenges he grapples with.
To Ease Kenyans’ Suffering, Tax “in small measures”: Catholic Bishop to President
The Kenyan government can ease the suffering of citizens by implementing the rise in taxes in phases, Bishop John Mbinda of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Over 4,000 Households Selected in Malawi Catholic Bishops’ Hunger Crisis Project
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are targeting about 4500 households affected by hunger in their newly launched Cash Transfer Project as part of the response to the hunger crisis in the Southern African nation.
Trump, U.S. Immediately Former President, Accuses Incumbent of “persecuting” Catholics
In an interview with Sean Hannity Feb. 29, the former president asserted that “Christians and Americans of faith are being persecuted.”
Today, March 2, We Celebrate St. Agnes of Prague
St. Agnes was born in Prague in the year 1200, and probably died in the year 1281. She was the daughter of Ottocar, King of Bohemia and Constance of Hungary, who was a relative of St. Elizabeth.
Catholic Archbishop Decries “distressing sights of misery” in DR Congo amid Insecurity
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has described as “distressing” the situation of population that is lacking basic needs amid security challenges.
Archbishop in South Africa Prohibits Use of Parish Venues as Political Campaign Forums
Archbishop Siegried Mandla Jwara of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has prohibited the use of Parish venues in his Metropolitan See as political campaign forums.
Diocesan Pastoral Council in Cameroon Lauds Bishop for Focusing on Growth amid Attacks
Social media attacks have trailed the leadership of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi from the time he ascended to the helm of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019. Bishop Bibi has, however, chosen to look the other way and focus on development of his Episcopal See, members of the Diocese’s Pastoral Council have said.
Elderly Couple in Nigeria Lauded for “uncommon faith in the Eucharist” at Wedding
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has praised an elderly Catholic couple who he joined in Holy Matrimony for exhibiting immense faith in the Eucharist.
Today, March 1, We Celebrate St. David of Wales
Among Welsh Catholics, as well as those in England, March 1 is the liturgical celebration of Saint David of Wales.
Groundbreaking Biographies of “German martyrs”, Who Were “violently killed” in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Germany have compiled biographies of over 30 German “martyrs”, who were reportedly “victims of violence in Africa” to ensure that their testimonies are not lost.
Baptism, Confirmation Still Going on despite Insecurity: Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso
The preparation of candidates for Baptism and confirmation is still going on in all Dioceses in Burkina Faso despite persistent insecurity, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Lawmakers in Ghana have passed a new bill that makes identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) illegal.
Cardinal Ambongo Decries “shameless predation” of DR Congo’s Resources by Neighbours
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has condemned countries that neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for working in cahoots with multinationals to rob the country of its natural resources.
Pope Francis Visits the Hospital: His health Issues through the Years
Pope Francis was hospitalized Wednesday morning after a public audience, with the Vatican confirming that he underwent unspecified “diagnostic tests.”
“Claretian presence is growing everyday in Africa”: Superior on Fruits of Annual Assembly
The President of the Conference of African Claretians (ACLA) has said the presence of members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, in Africa is growing daily.
Caritas Calls for “swift” Measures to Protect Zambians from Drought Devastation
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to put in place “swift and effective” measures to protect the livelihoods of the people of God affected by ongoing drought in the country.
Catholic Entity in Eswatini Lauds King's Speech on National Issues
King Mswati III’s February 9 speech was not only well written and enticing to listen, but also touched on national issues, a sign that the monarch is alive to the impediments in the country, the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Diocesan Administrator of Monrovia Archdiocese in Liberia Archbishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia in Liberia as the Local Ordinary of the same Metropolitan See that became vacant in June 2021 following the retirement of Archbishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler.
