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“Careful not to set a fire”: Catholic Bishop Expresses Commitment by Christians, Muslims to Peace in CAR
Efforts to end the many years of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) are starting to bear fruit, the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou has said, noting that each of these groups is careful not to be the cause of any fighting.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Mulling Over Embracing “Sangoma” as More Youths, Whites Become Traditional Healers
As more young people become spiritual healers in Southern Africa, where they are also referred to as “Sangoma”, Catholic Bishops in the three-nation regional Conference are mulling over the idea to fully embrace them in the Church and even allow them to receive Holy Communion.
IMBISA Justice and Peace Coordinators Resolve to “vigorously” Pursue Ecumenical, Interfaith Strategic Partnerships
Coordinators of Justice and Peace Commissions in the member Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have resolved to “vigorously” pursue strategic partnerships that can contribute to the realization of “lasting peace” in their nine countries.
Nearly 20,000 Celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s "City of Hosanna": Photos
Thousands of Christians gathered in Qaraqosh, Iraq, to welcome Christ as king and prince of peace as Holy Week began for Christians throughout the world.
Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year Should Inspire “hope, transformation” in Learners: Superior of Religious Order in Angola
The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year should inspire “hope and transformation” in learners in Angola-based schools under the auspices of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence (PSDP), the Provincial Superior of the Religious Congregation also known as Calabrians in Angola has said.
In Another Surprise Public Appearance, Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims at Palm Sunday Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Vatican Updates Rules for Mass Intentions, Permits Collective Offerings under Strict Conditions
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will take effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
“We all deserve to live in peace, prosperity”: Christian Youths amid Rising Tension in South Sudan
Amid escalating political tensions and the fears of renewed armed violence in South Sudan, Christian youths in the East-Central African nation have called for calm, unity, and peaceful coexistence.
“A disgrace”: Cardinal Onaiyekan in Nigeria Decries Neglect of Elderly, Urges National Rebirth ahead of Easter
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has faulted the Nigerian government for failing to care for the elderly, saying that senior citizens are suffering neglect, abandonment, and poverty in a country they once helped to build.
Pope Francis Makes Prayerful Pilgrimage to Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome ahead of Holy Week
The pontiff's participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.
“Seeds of Peace and Hope”: Vatican Announces Theme for 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has announced the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Francis Calls on University Students to Proclaim “the Gospel of Jesus Christ, dead and risen”
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy Week.
Caritas DR Congo Launches Appeal for Support of Victims of Deadly Flooding in Kinshasa
Caritas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance for the victims of the April 5-6 flooding that left a trail of destruction in the country’s capital city, Kinshasa.
Let's “pray for this process”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Diocese on His Successor in Previous Diocese
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan is appealing for prayers in the ongoing process of finding the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, where he is the Apostolic Administrator.
Catholic Activists Urge Kenya Red Cross not to Give in to Pressure against Planned Conference on Family
Catholic Activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGO Africa have urged the Kenya Red Cross to ignore calls to cancel the five-day Pan-African Conference on family values scheduled to take place in Nairobi from May 12.
Holy Week an Invitation “to move from sin to grace, fear to faith”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
As the Lenten Season draws to a close, ushering in the Holy Week and Easter, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Catholic Archdiocese has invited the people of God under his pastoral care to engage in a “deeper” personal reflection and “true repentance”.
Vatican Offers Health Update after Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit to St. Peter's Basilica without Papal Attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his residence by going to the basilica “as he was.”
How Rwandan Catholic Diocese Recovered from Severe Scarcity of Priests following Genocide
The 1994 Rwandan genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed left the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in the Northwestern region of the country with a severe shortage of Priests.
Catholic Official in Angola Laments “devastating impacts” of International Funding Cuts on Refugee Support Initiatives
Reduction of international funding is negatively affecting the reaching out to refugees in Angola, the Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) has said.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “pursue the return” of Catholic Schools from Government
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari has pledged to engage with the government of Taraba State on the potential return of schools that the Catholic Church formerly managed but are now under government control.
