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High Levels of Brain Drain in Nigeria “worrisome”: Catholic Bishops in Owerri Province
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria's Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri have decried what they describe as high levels of brain drain in the West African nation describing it as a “worrisome” trend that denies the nation the much-needed human resource for development.
Planned Africa, Europe Catholic Bishops’ Seminar to Place “special focus” on Youths
The planned joint seminar bringing together representatives of Catholic Bishops in Africa and in Europe is to place particular focus on young people in the two continents, the Secretary General (SG) of the the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Vatican Cardinal Advocates for Church-State “synergy” for Green Church Program in Benin
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has advocated for a Church-State “synergy” in the realization of the “Green Church Program”, an initiative of Benin’s Cotonou Archdiocese that “aims to bring about an ecological conversion among the faithful of the Catholic Church.”
British Catholic Politician Demands Justice for Christians Killed in Nigeria at Christmas
British politician Lord Alton of Liverpool has called on the U.K. government to urgently address persecution in Nigeria, starting with last year’s Christmas attacks that left over 200 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State dead.
Return to God’s Word Rather than Social Media’s "violence of words": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called Catholics to spend more time with the saving power of God’s word as society and social media amplify “the violence of words.”
The Origins of St. Agnes, Child Saint and Martyr
Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom in the fourth century.
Nuncio Highlights Jordan’s Unique Role in Holy Land Church Today
Bishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, who became the first resident nuncio to Jordan one year ago, says the Church there is “active” and “rich in vocations.”
“Breathe fresh air into the whole Church”: Vatican Cardinal to Benins’ Pastoral Agents
Michael Cardinal Czerny, who has been in Benin for a four-day pastoral trip, has used the image of “a lung” to remind the Pastoral Agents in the West African nation about their ability to “breathe” freshness into Universal Catholicism.
“Our country is in danger, build a new Congo”: Catholic Bishops to Newly Elected Leaders
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have called on new leaders elected following the 20 December 2023 general elections to “build a new Congo”, noting that the country is already riddled with many challenges.
Catholic Church in Cape Verde Beating Obstacles to Translate the New Testament into Creole
The project to translate the New Testament into Creole, a language widely used in Cape Verde, is facing various obstacles, including a lack of consensus among those involved in the exercise, one of the officials tasked with the translation in the island West African country has said.
Kenya’s Christian Professionals Urge Leaders to Pay Attention to Vulnerable in Society
Officials of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are calling on those in leadership positions in the country to pay attention to the needs of the underprivileged members of society.
“Implement everything that promotes life”: Vatican Cardinal at Mass in Benin
There is need for followers of Christ to do everything in their power to foster life, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD), who has been in Benin for a four-day pastoral trip has said.
Fraud, Violence Undermined Voter Confidence: Bishops in DR Congo on General Elections
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified fraud and violence as incidents that undermined voter confidence in the country’s 20 December 2023 general elections.
Priest Decries Forceful Eviction of Kenyan Catholic School Head for Dismal Performance
The former General Secretary of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has condemned the forceful eviction of the principal of St. Gabriel Isongo Secondary School by the parents who cited poor performance of the school that is sponsored by the Diocese of Kakamega.
“Insensitive”: Bishop in Angola to Politicians Purchasing Luxury Cars amid Growing Poverty
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has called out parliamentarians in the country for purchasing and flashing luxury cars, saying the legislators are “insensitive” to the needs of the poor.
Bishop-elect for DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese says Appointment “an enormous challenge”
The newly appointed Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Wamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has described his January 17 appointment as “an enormous challenge.”
Vatican prefect: Fiducia Supplicans draws ‘some negative reactions’ from Christian leaders
In an exclusive EWTN interview and in comments to the Vatican’s news agency, Cardinal Kurt Koch said he has received negative reactions to Fiducia Supplicans.
Zambian Bishop Calls for Unity in Implementing Newly Launched Diocesan Strategic Plan
The Bishop of Ndola Catholic Diocese in Zambia is calling upon the people of God under his pastoral care to unite in implementing the Diocese’s five-year strategic plan that is set to end in the year 2028.
Dozens of Women in Nigeria Complete Training to Foster Religious Tolerance
A group of at least 100 Christian and Muslim women drawn from Nigeria’s Plateau State have completed a financial literacy training that the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) organized to foster religious tolerance in the region.
Military in Mozambique Blocking Civilians “from fleeing” Insurgency: Catholic Peace Entity
Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), has appealed to troops fighting insurgents in Northern Mozambique to allow those affected by the violence to flee and seek safety elsewhere.
