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New Movie Explores Christian and Jewish Perspectives of the Holy Land’s History
Generally in “road trip” films, travelers on a ribbon of asphalt are taken on both a literal and figurative journey — sometimes one that leads them to a deeper connection with the transcendent and divine.
Bishops in Zimbabwe Call for Openness to Help ahead of World Day for Migrants, Refugees
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) are calling upon the people of God in the Southern African nation “to be open to” the needs of persons on the move ahead of the 109th World Day for Migration and Refugees (WDMR).
Africa’s Christian Professionals Urge Solidarity with Morocco, Libya after Disasters
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are calling for global solidarity with the people of God in the North African countries of Libya and Morocco affected by deadly floods and earthquakes, respectively.
“Sit-at-home” Order in Nigerian Region “reflection of leadership failure”: Archbishop
The “sit-at-home” order that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) declared every Monday until their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is set free demonstrates the West African nation’s “leadership failure”, an Archbishop in the country has said.
Let’s “prioritize dialogue”: Caritas Official in Sierra Leone amid Post Election Protests
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has called on the leadership of the West African nation to “prioritize dialogue” in efforts to address political differences following the June 24 general elections.
Bishops in Benin Call for “critical, creative conscience” ahead of Population Conference
Ahead of the national conference on population growth and development in Benin, the leadership of the Catholic Christian Observatory for Governance (OCCG), an organ of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB), is calling on citizens to follow the deliberations with a “critical and creative conscience.”
At Death Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Remembered as “beacon of love, faith”
At the annual death anniversary of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, the South Sudanese Catholic Bishop who died on 12 September 2014 after having served as Local Ordinary of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) for over three decades has been remembered as a “beacon of love and faith”.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Students in South Sudan against Religious Discrimination
Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has cautioned members of the Young Christian Students (YCS) in his Metropolitan See against religious discrimination.
Jesuits, Georgetown Donate $27 Million to Fund for Slave Descendants
With the additional funding, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation’s fund has now reached 42% of its five-year goal of $100 million.
Vatican Allows a Peek at Historic Palazzo in Heart of Rome
The palace was originally home to Cardinal Raffaele Riario, known for having invited Michaelangelo to Rome after being impressed by his artistic abilities.
Fight against Corruption Entails “formation of consciences”: Catholic Official in Cameroon
The fight against corruption entails the “formation of consciences”, the Director of Social Communications Commission of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has said.
What Pope Francis Wants Catholic Bishops in Africa, Asia to Know and Help Accomplish
“Guard the ecclesial fidelity of your people,” this was the final recommendation Pope Francis made to the 110 Catholic Bishops mostly from Africa and Asia during his audience with them inside the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace near St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Culture, Family Ties among “obstacles” to Female Religious Vocations in Cameroon: Nuns
Attachment to traditional culture and family ties are among “obstacles” to growth of female religious vocations in Cameroon, Catholic Nuns in the Central African nation have told ACI Africa in interviews.
“Seek first responsibilities, privilege will follow": Bishop in Ghana to Catholic Mothers
Catholic mothers have to prioritize their role of nurturing young people “dutifully” in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Anthony Narh Asare, one of the two Auxiliary Bishops of Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese, has said.
“Diplomatic show”: Catholic Activist on Africa Climate Summit, Says “real issues” Omitted
Africa’s leaders who gathered in the Kenyan capital city, Nairobi, for the three-day inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) that concluded on September 6 did not address the “real” environmental issues on the continent, a Catholic activist has lamented, and termed the gathering “a diplomatic show”.
Jesuit Entity Decries High Cost of Living in Zambia, Urges Government to Act Urgently
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are decrying persistent high cost of living in Zambia.
USAID Announces "religious engagement policy" Aimed at Partnering with Faith Groups
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday announced the establishment of a new “religious engagement policy” the agency said is meant to incorporate more religious groups and institutions into its global aid and development missions.
Libya Floods Kill Thousands, 10,000 Missing, Pope Francis Expresses “spiritual closeness”
Pope Francis has expressed his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by the Tuesday, September 12 deadly floods that, according to media reports, have resulted in the death of at least 2,000 people, with up to 10,000 reported missing in the North African country’s city of Derna.
Catholic Activists Demand Ban of Book Promoting “premature sexualization” in Kenya
Catholic activists in Africa under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are calling on the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Kenya to ban a primary school textbook that they say seeks to foster “premature sexualization” of school-going children in the East African nation.
Let’s “individually, collectively” Work for Lasting Peace: Ethiopia's Bishops on New Year
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have urged the people of God in the Horn of Africa nation to “individually and collectively” work towards lasting peace as the country marks its New Year on Tuesday, September 12.
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