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Catholic Bishop in Angola Calls for Promotion of “values of unity, communion, fraternity”
Bishop António Lungieki Pedro Bengui has called on followers of Christ in Angola to be part of the promoters of values that are consistent with their faith, including the value of working together and being considerate to each other.
Today, January 23, We celebrate St. Ildephonsus, archbishop of Toledo
St. Ildephonsus was the Archbishop of Toledo, and died 23 January, 667.
How Pauline Sisters Animated Sunday of the Word of God 2024 in African Countries
The Sunday of the Word of God 2024 marked on January 21 was a unique opportunity for members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) to take initiatives in regions of their apostolate in Africa to boost devotion to Sacred Scripture.
Serve, Follow “path of the Beatitudes”: Apostolic Nuncio to New Catholic Bishop in Malawi
The representative of the Holy Father in Malawi has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop in the Southern African nation to ground his Episcopal Ministry in the Beatitudes, being close to “those who suffer” in his life of service.
“Act like Christ, love like the Good Samaritan”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to Christians
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has urged Christians to imitate the person of Jesus Christ in their actions and to practice love in the example of the Good Samaritan.
SECAM President Explains How Rejection of Fiducia Supplicans in Africa was Handled
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo recently recounted how the rejection of the blessing of homosexual couples was handled in Africa and at the Vatican.
Five Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Benin Want Addressed for Peace “preservation”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have, at the end of their ordinary assembly, highlighted five challenges the people of God in the West African country are facing, which they want addressed for lasting peace.
Believing in Jesus Can Cost You Your Life in These 50 Countries
Open Doors just released its 2024 World Persecution List, which reflects a worsening situation for Christians worldwide.
High Levels of Brain Drain in Nigeria “worrisome”: Catholic Bishops in Owerri Province
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria's Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri have decried what they describe as high levels of brain drain in the West African nation describing it as a “worrisome” trend that denies the nation the much-needed human resource for development.
Today, January 22, we celebrate Saint Vincent, patron of vinegar-makers and wine-makers
St. Vincent was Deacon of Saragossa, and a martyr under Diocletian in 304. This most renowned martyr of Spain is represented in the dalmatic of a deacon, and has as emblems a cross, a raven, a grate, or a fire-pile.
Planned Africa, Europe Catholic Bishops’ Seminar to Place “special focus” on Youths
The planned joint seminar bringing together representatives of Catholic Bishops in Africa and in Europe is to place particular focus on young people in the two continents, the Secretary General (SG) of the the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Vatican Cardinal Advocates for Church-State “synergy” for Green Church Program in Benin
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has advocated for a Church-State “synergy” in the realization of the “Green Church Program”, an initiative of Benin’s Cotonou Archdiocese that “aims to bring about an ecological conversion among the faithful of the Catholic Church.”
Leaders in Ghana’s Embattled Region Cautioned against “embarrassing” Catholic Faith
Catholics in the embattled areas of Oti Region in Ghana have been urged to embrace the Church’s teachings to resolve their conflicts and to stop embarrassing the Catholic faith by resorting to violence.
British Catholic Politician Demands Justice for Christians Killed in Nigeria at Christmas
British politician Lord Alton of Liverpool has called on the U.K. government to urgently address persecution in Nigeria, starting with last year’s Christmas attacks that left over 200 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State dead.
Return to God’s Word Rather than Social Media’s "violence of words": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called Catholics to spend more time with the saving power of God’s word as society and social media amplify “the violence of words.”
Nuncio Highlights Jordan’s Unique Role in Holy Land Church Today
Bishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, who became the first resident nuncio to Jordan one year ago, says the Church there is “active” and “rich in vocations.”
Today, January 21, we celebrate virgin and martyr St. Agnes
On Jan. 21, the Roman Catholic Church honors the virgin and martyr St. Agnes, who suffered death for her consecration to Christ.
“Breathe fresh air into the whole Church”: Vatican Cardinal to Benins’ Pastoral Agents
Michael Cardinal Czerny, who has been in Benin for a four-day pastoral trip, has used the image of “a lung” to remind the Pastoral Agents in the West African nation about their ability to “breathe” freshness into Universal Catholicism.
“Our country is in danger, build a new Congo”: Catholic Bishops to Newly Elected Leaders
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have called on new leaders elected following the 20 December 2023 general elections to “build a new Congo”, noting that the country is already riddled with many challenges.
Catholic Church in Cape Verde Beating Obstacles to Translate the New Testament into Creole
The project to translate the New Testament into Creole, a language widely used in Cape Verde, is facing various obstacles, including a lack of consensus among those involved in the exercise, one of the officials tasked with the translation in the island West African country has said.
