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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: CTV Nigeria

Tens of Thousands of Dollars Spent in Rescuing Pastoral Agents in Nigerian Diocese: Bishop

Nov 3, 2023

Insecurity is impoverishing the Church in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said, noting that in the northern part of the country alone, over 30 million naira (US$38,100) has been spent to rescue pastoral agents.

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Niger Experiencing “complicated situation” Three Months After Coup: Missionary Priest

Nov 3, 2023

Three months after the July 26 military Coup in Niger, the West African nation is experiencing a rise in the prices of products, a situation that a Catholic Missionary Priest in the country says has led to the suffering of many people.

Late Bishop José Nambi of Kwito-Bié Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Late Bishop of Kwito-Bié Diocese Remembered for Missionary Work in Angola

Nov 3, 2023

Bishop José Nambi of Kwito-Bié Diocese in Angola, who died on 31 October 2022, has been remembered for his missionary contribution to the Church in the Southern African nation.

Late Bishop Paride Taban. Credit: Radio Bakhita

Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese Eulogized as “symbol of peace” in South Sudan

Nov 3, 2023

Tributes are pouring in for Bishop Paride Taban, the first Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, with many remembering the Bishop who died on Wednesday, November 1 for his dedication to peace in the East Central African nation.

Pope Francis prayed for the repose of the souls of Pope Benedict XVI and the cardinals and bishops who died in the past year during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Nov. 3, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, Be "humble laborers" for the Church

Nov 3, 2023

At a Mass for Pope Benedict XVI and deceased cardinals and bishops on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians, especially pastors, to be the humble servants of others.

Archbishop Lucius Ugorji (right), President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) with Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (left) of Abuja Archdiocese during the Synod on Synodality in Rome. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“We felt the Holy Spirit was at work”: Nigerian Archbishop on Synod in Rome

Nov 2, 2023

Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said delegates “felt the Holy Spirit was at work.”

What Entails the Call to “theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”?

Nov 2, 2023

Delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops encouraged Catholic Bishops in Africa under their collective forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), “to promote theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”.

Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon. Credit: Vatican Media

“A spiritual, missionary revival”: Cameroonian Archbishop on Synod on Synodality Fruits

Nov 2, 2023

The Universal Church expects a spiritual and missionary revival in all aspects, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said.

Children participate in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign in the Archdiocese of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on Oct. 18, 2023. | Credit: ACN

"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time

Nov 2, 2023

The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.

Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 29, 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview

Nov 2, 2023

Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”

Pope Francis presided over Mass at the Rome War Cemetery for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, All Souls' Day, on Nov. 2, 2023. | Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN/Vatican Pool

Pope Francis Prays for Peace and Hope on All Souls’ Day

Nov 2, 2023

Pope Francis prayed for peace, hope, and mercy at a Mass to mark All Souls’ Day on a rainy morning at the Rome War Cemetery.

Pope Francis presides over his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Oct. 18, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December

Nov 2, 2023

Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.

Pope Francis during the virtual dialogue with African Catholic students on Tuesday, 1 November 2022. Credit: PACTPAN

One Year after Meeting with Pope Francis, Young Africans Celebrate Growth

Nov 1, 2023

It has been a year since young people in Africa had a virtual dialogue with Pope Francis, where the Holy Father challenged them to keep their roots intact, to never stop dreaming, and to be their own evangelizers.

Late Bishop Paride Taban. Credit: Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC)

Pioneer Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese Dies on All Saints Day at 87

Nov 1, 2023

Bishop Paride Taban, the first Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has passed on Wednesday, November 1, Feast of All Saints. He was aged 87.

Fr. Samson Emokhidi. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerian Diocese Concerned about Whereabouts of Priest who Disappeared “without any trace”

Nov 1, 2023

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has expressed concern about the whereabouts of a Priest in the Nigerian Metropolitan See who has been missing for a month.

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone, Fr. Peter Konteh. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Church Must Find Ways to Address “new forms of violence”: Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone

Nov 1, 2023

The Catholic Church in Africa has distinguished herself as an agent of peace amid conflict, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has observed, noting that the Church must now adapt to what he describes as “new forms of violence”.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims on All Saints' Day in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 1, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for "paradigm shift" in Theology for World of Today

Nov 1, 2023

Citing the need to deal with “profound cultural transformations,” the pope presented his dramatic vision for the future of Catholic theology in a new motu proprio.

Detail of a mural showing Blessed Stanley Rother being welcomed into heaven at the new Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City. | Credit: Joe Holdren/EWTN News

What is the Process for Canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day 

Nov 1, 2023

On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process the Church uses to declare someone a saint.

Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus on the solemnity of All Saints on Nov. 1, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis Says Holiness is "a gift and a journey"

Nov 1, 2023

“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely change our lives,” Pope Francis said.

A poster announcing the November 15 webinar. Credit: African Synodality Initiative (ASI)

African Delegates to Share Experience, Lessons from Synod on Synodality in Planned Webinar

Oct 31, 2023

African delegates who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome are expected to share their experience and lessons from the meeting in a webinar scheduled for November 15.