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No Blessing of “irregular unions” in Mozambique, Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe: Bishops
Church leaders in Africa, who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans (FS) in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.
Christian Leaders Urge Nigerians to Remain United despite Terrorist Attacks
Christian leaders are calling on Nigerians to remain united despite the trials they face, including terrorist attacks that have become rampant in the West African nation.
Fiducia Supplicans “a pastoral document”: Portuguese-born Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde
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 is “a pastoral document”, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has said.
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2024
The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
7 Facts About the Wise Men You Might not Know
On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
Today, January 6, We Celebrate The Epiphany Of Our Lord
The Epiphany of Our Lord is the Christian feast observed on Jan. 6, 2016. The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means "to shine upon," "to manifest," or “to make known.”
Church Leaders in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Violence Following General Elections
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have “strongly condemned” cases of violence recorded in the country following the 20 December 2023 general elections.
"NO to any form of blessing of same-sex couples”: Congolese Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined other Catholic Church leaders in Africa who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans (FS) in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Orlu Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu, Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Auxiliary Bishop of the Nigerian Episcopal See.
Cardinal Urges Ethiopians to Respect Human Life, Holy Places in Christmas Message
The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has urged the people of God in the country to respect human life and holy places so as to “properly” celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Religious in Ghana Launch Crusade against Illegal Gold Mining in Fight for Environment
The Conference of Major Superiors of Religious -Ghana (CMSR-Gh) is rallying for support to end the illegal gold mining also locally referred to as Galamsey which the Religious say is contributing to environmental degradation in the West African country.
Today, January 5, We Celebrate St. John Nepomucene Neumann
John Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. His parents were Philip and Agnes Neumann. He had four sisters and a brother. After college, John entered the seminary. When the time came for his ordination, the bishop was sick and the date was never rescheduled as Bohemia had enough priests at the time.
Fiducia Supplicans: More Reactions from Catholic Bishops in Africa on Same-sex Blessings
Reactions have continued to pour in from Catholic Bishops in Africa on Fiducia Supplicans (FS), with many expressing their reservations about 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 Monday, December 18.
Kenyan Catholic Missionary Priest Dies in Unclear Circumstances in Venezuela
A Kenyan-born member of the Institute of Consolata Missionaries (IMC) who went missing on Monday, January 1 in the town of Guara, Monagas state in Venezuela, has been found dead.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Concerned about Priests Not Wearing Clerical Attire
The Bishop of Cameroon's Catholic Diocese of Buea has faulted members of the Clergy in the diocese for not wearing clerical attire while undertaking their pastoral activities.
Gambian Bishop Encourages Unconditional Thanksgiving to God in New Year Message
The Bishop of Banjul Diocese in Gambia, West Africa, has encouraged the people of God in the country to always remember to thank God in the new year, regardless of the difficulties they face in life.
Vatican Responds to Widespread Backlash on Same-sex Blessing Directive
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings.
Today, January 4, We Celebrate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the foundress and first superior of the Sisters of Charity in the United States. She was born to Episcopalian parents into New York City high society on August 28, 1774.
Let’s celebrate “heroes of our age”: Homilist at Ghanaian Priests’ Triple Celebration
We need to rejoice with and honor people, who are “heroes” because of their positive impact on people’s lives, the homilist at the triple celebration of Mons. Alex Bobby Benson at Christ the King Parish of Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese has said.
Resistance to Same-sex Blessings Grows in Africa,But Bishops are Divided Globally
More than two weeks after the Vatican issued a declaration on blessings of same-sex couples, bishops remain divided over the controversial document.
