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Bishops in Cameroon Express “compassion” for Victims of “atrocities” in Country’s Regions
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have expressed their “compassion” for victims of violence in the Far North region as well as the Northwest and the Southwest regions of the Central African nation.
Let’s “do something”: Catholic Bishop on Supporting Flood Victims in Angolan Province
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has appealed for support for victims of floods in the country’s Bengo Province.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Djibouti’s Catholic Bishop, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giorgio Bertin from the pastoral care of the lone Catholic Diocese in Djibouti and has appointed Bishop Jamal Boulos Sleiman Daibes as his successor.
“Extremely fruitful”: Pauline Sister on Society’s 25-Year-Old Mission in Angola
The service of the members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola for the last 25 years has been “extremely fruitful”, a member of the Society has said.
Pope Francis: "War itself is a crime against humanity"
Pope Francis made a strong appeal for peace on Sunday calling modern warfare “a crime against humanity” that sows death among civilians and destroys cities.
Today, January 14, We Celebrate St. Sava, Archbishop of Serbia
Originally Prince Rastko Nemanjic, he was the first Patriarch of Serbia (1219-1233) and is an important Saint in the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Catholic Entity in Nigerian Diocese Donates to Survivors of Christmas Weekend Attacks
The Justice Development and peace Commission (JDPC) of Nigeria's Yola Diocese has reached out to hundreds of survivors of the 23-26 December 2023 attacks that left nearly 200 Christians dead in Plateau State.
Episcopal Anniversary: Archbishop in Angola Urges Faithful to be “visible signs of unity"
At the Eucharistic celebration to mark 24 years since he was Ordained Bishop, the Local Ordinary of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has urged the people of God to be “visible signs of unity” in the Church.
Bishops’ Conference President Urges Cameroonians to Ensure 2024 is “a year of real peace”
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged citizens of the Central Africa nation to work towards ensuring that “real peace” is realized throughout the country in 2024.
Catholic Bishops’ Key Lessons on Emergency Response from Previous Disasters in Malawi
Cyclones and other previous disasters in Malawi have left Catholic Bishops in the Southeastern Africa nation with four key lessons in handling emergency response: timeliness, community empowerment, and focus on both material and psychological support to victims.
Thousands Gather at Jordan River with Patriarch to Mark Baptism of Jesus
For 2,000 years, since Jesus descended into the waters of the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, the river has been a pilgrimage site for Christians from around the world. And on the banks of that river, for the past 24 years, on the second Friday of January, the Catholic community in the region has undertaken a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the baptism of Jesus.
Today, January 13, We Celebrate St. Hilary of Poitiers
On January 13, Catholics celebrate St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century philosopher whose studies made him a champion of Orthodox Trinitarian theology during one of the most difficult periods of Church history. He protected the Church and its members by brilliantly defending the sacred humanity of Jesus while also defeating Arianism which denied Christ's placement within the Trinity.
Proclamation of the Word of God Theme for Kenyan Diocese’s Pastoral Year 2024
Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese will be marking the 2024 Pastoral Year under the theme, “Proclamation of the Word of God"
Pilgrimages in South Sudan Providing Fertile Ground for Growth of Religious Vocations
Nine young men discerning to become Priests of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek are part of the 125-kilometer weeklong pilgrimage that the Diocese organized to sensitize local community members in the East-Central African country on the need for peace.
Catholic Archdiocese in Cameroon Praying for End of Insecurity in “year of Holy Spirit"
In the recently launched year of the Holy Spirit in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese, the people of God in the country are praying for an end of insecurity in the country's English speaking North West and South West regions.
Catholic Activists in Africa Criticize UNESCO’s Guidelines on Digital Platforms
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, have criticized the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) new Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms saying they are a “sneaky way” of censoring what can be talked about.
Commit to Mitigating High Cost of Living Challenges: Jesuit Scholars to Zambian Government
Jesuit scholars in Zambia are urging the government of the Southern African nation to remain committed to alleviating challenges related to the high cost of living in 2024.
American Bishop Lauds Nigerian Church for “great spiritual richness” Amid Material Poverty
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, United States of America (USA) has lauded the Church in Nigeria for its “great spiritual richness” despite being poor materially.
Today, January 12, We Celebrate St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental in establishing the Canadian city of Montreal.
No Blessing for “same-sex couples” in Africa, Catholic Bishops Declare, Vatican Agrees
The Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on December 18 will not be implemented in Africa, Catholic Bishops have said.
