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Cardinal Peter Turkson
Cardinal Turkson Urges Catholics to Emulate Uganda’s Martyrs' Integrity to Build a “corruption-free” Africa
Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, who serves as the Chancellor of the Roman Curia, has called on Catholics to emulate the Ugandan Martyrs' values of faith, integrity, and transparency.
Nairobi-based Jesuit University College Lauded for Educating, Forming “men, women of integrity, competence, conscience”
Hekima University College (HUC), the 41-year-old Nairobi-based institution under the auspices of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), has been instrumental in empowering the people of God with values that St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the global Society, espoused, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira has said.
In Inaugural Lecture at Jesuit University in Kenya, Vatican Cardinal Explores Evolution of Power in Church, Society
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has addressed the evolving nature of power in ecclesial and societal contexts.
Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana Lauded for “exemplary service, unwavering faith”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have paid tribute to Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in the West African nation, for his dedication and unwavering faith.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Clarify Stance on Homosexuality after Cardinal’s Remarks
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have clarified their stance on homosexuality, and expressed their support for the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill that seeks to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual, plus acts in the West African nation (anti-LGBTIQ+ Bill).
What an African Cardinal Said about Bill Criminalizing Homosexuality in Ghana
Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson has been at the center of controversy in Ghana following his Monday, November 27 comments on Ghana's Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Pope Francis Appoints Ghanaian Cardinal New Chancellor of Pontifical Academy of Sciences
The pope accepted Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office in December.
Ghanaian Cardinal Urges COVID-19 Vaccination, Describes Jabs as “scientifically wholesome”
The Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal has encouraged the people of God in his native country to get vaccinated against COVID-19 saying the jabs are “scientifically wholesome.”
Ghanaian Cardinal’s Retirement as Head of Vatican Dicastery Accepted, Interim Head Named
The dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny.
Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal: Pope Francis Will Decide if I Continue to Lead Dicastery
The Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring.
Reports of Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal's Resignation "credible": Vatican Insiders
Various Vatican sources told CNA that a recent report by a traditionalist blog claiming that Cardinal Peter Turkson was set to resign at prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is "credible."
Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers
In a message for Sea Sunday, a Vatican cardinal appealed to the international community to ensure that those who work at sea are treated with full human dignity.
Pope Francis Prays for Children Suffering from Rare Diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and tenderness.”
Vatican Cardinal Speaks out against Social Stigma for Leprosy Patients
People with leprosy suffer not only from physical disease but also from harmful social stigmas which can lead to mental illness, Cardinal Peter Turkson said on Sunday.
Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Promotes Rural Tourism as Sector Projected to Lose Income
As the global economy braces to lose billions in international tourism in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions, a Cardinal Turkson is encouraging travelers to explore “hidden places.”
Peace Threatened as Health and Economic Crises Continue: Vatican-Based Ghanaian Cardinal
A Vatican cardinal has said that the world is facing a “tsunami” of humanitarian crises caused by the coronavirus emergency, conflict, and decreased security around the globe.
Ghanaian Cardinal Urges Forgiveness, Justice in Response to George Floyd’s Killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity, and to forgive those who have hurt them or others.
Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Brings Rosaries to Rome Hospital with COVID-19 Patients
Cardinal Peter Turkson visited Rome’s largest hospital on Friday, encouraging staff and handing out rosaries blessed by Pope Francis.
'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's Message During Coronavirus Pandemic
Cardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus as a chance to deepen their relationships with God and their neighbors.
Cardinal Turkson Says Ordination of Married Men May be Subject of Further Study
Cardinal Peter Turkson said Monday that the ordination of married men will likely be the subject of further study for the universal Church after the Amazon synod.
