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Vatican Cardinal Visiting Africa Invites Consecrated Persons to Renewed “missionary zeal”
Michael Cardinal Czerny, who is the helm of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has invited the Consecrated in Africa to rekindle their zeal for evangelization as the Church marks the annual World Day for Consecrated Life.
Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria, Order Appeals for Their Safety, Release
A Religious Missionary Order in Nigeria is appealing for the safety and release of two members, who were abducted from their Rectory in a Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on Thursday, February 1.
One Year On, Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Highlights “fruits” of First-ever Papal Visit
One year since the first-ever Papal visit to South Sudan, the representative of the Holy Father in the East-Central African nation has highlighted the benefits of the 3-5 February 2023 Ecumenical Visit, which Pope Francis undertook alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields.
Use of Contraceptives “partly” Behind Africa’s Declining Birth Rate: Kenyan NFP Trainer
The use of contraceptives is “partly” behind the reported birth rate reduction in Africa, a Natural Family Planning (NFP) trainer in Kenya has said.
“True religion must be about peace”: Nigerian Cardinal Says, Decries Religious Fanaticism
True religion fosters good relationships and peaceful coexistence among people, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Newly Consecrated Bishop in Nigeria Urged to Preserve His “sheep from ravaging wolves”
The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese has been urged to prioritize the sustainability of the Christian faith of the people of God under his pastoral care, in the example and command of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
In Letter, Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews
In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel" and released today, Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last October.
Today we celebrate St. Blaise, patron saint of throat diseases and laryngologists
Blaise was a hard-working bishop dedicated to encouraging the spiritual and physical health of his people in Sebastea, Armenia.
Vatican Cardinal “to renew” Pope’s Peace Message in Pastoral Trip to South Sudan
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) is “to renew” the Holy Father’s peace message during his eight-day pastoral visit to South Sudan scheduled to begin on Friday, February 2.
“Very unfortunate”: Archbishop on Gas Explosion in Kenya, 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured
The Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi in Kenya has described as “very unfortunate” the gas explosion that occurred on Thursday, February 1 night in Nairobi’s Eastlands area of Embakasi, resulting in the death of at least three people.
“Let love be guiding virtue in all we do”: Nigerian Archbishop to the Consecrated
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has urged women and men Religious to found their lives and ministry on the virtue of love, in compliance with the teaching and life of St. Paul, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Francis of Assisi, among others.
“I can't be silent in face of injustice”: Catholic Priest Responds to Threatening Message
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has pledged to continue speaking against injustices despite receiving an anonymous threatening message.
“Good relations” among Highlights of Pope Francis and São Toméan Prime Minister Encounter
The fostering of “good relations” between the Vatican and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe was one of the highlights of the Thursday, February 1 meeting of the heads of the two States.
Catholic Managers, Executives in Angola Urged to “be salt to humanity, light to world”
Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uije in Angola has urged members of the Christian Association of Managers and Executives (ACGD) to have a positive impact on the people they serve, and be a source of inspiration to members of society.
“Exceptional religious leader”: President of Nigeria Extols Cardinal on His Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has acclaimed John Cardinal Onaiyekan for his “exceptional” leadership traits, underscoring the Cardinal’s prophetic stance against injustice efforts in fighting for the oppressed and peacebuilding in the West African nation on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration.
Today is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
At the end of the fourth century, a woman named Etheria made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Her journal, discovered in 1887, gives an unprecedented glimpse of liturgical life there.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Decry “persistent, well-funded attempts” to Legalize LGBTQ
Representatives of faith-based entities in Kenya have, in a petition, deed “persistent and well-financede attempts” to to legalize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) practices in the East African nation.
“Christians the most persecuted people on earth”: Nigerian Archbishop Says, Urges Unity
There is a need for Christians to foster unity amid deliberate attempts to cause them suffering and even death, the Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Southern African Catholic Bishops Call for “total cessation of hostilities” in Holy Land
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have concluded their eight-day January plenary session with a call for “total cessation of hostilities” in the Holy Land.
Vatican Cardinal Calls on New Mozambican Bishop to “be humble, resist temptations”
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has called upon the new Auxiliary Bishop of Maputo Archdiocese in Mozambique to exercise his Episcopal Ministry in humility, striving to “resist temptations”.
