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“I felt I’d no choice; you feel powerless”: Human Trafficking Survivors Share Challenging Experiences Under Traffickers
Survivors of human trafficking keep memories of their usually unpleasant experiences in the hands of the traffickers, which when recounted, invoke empathy for the trafficked and negative emotions for those involved in human trafficking.
“Don’t close your eyes to cries for help”: Diocesan Administrator in Guinea Bissau to Politicians at National Prayer Day
The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea Bissau has called on politicians and other government stakeholders in the tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast to pay attention to the plight of the people, who he said are crying for help.
How St. John Paul II Helped Bring Down the Berlin Wall: 35 Years Later
“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told CNA Deutsch.
Rome’s Most Important Church Celebrates 1,700th Birthday
The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope. The adjoining palace served as the papal residence until the 14th century.
Historic "Chair of St. Peter" on Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Synod on Synodality Undersecretary: Deposit of Faith Doesn’t Change and Cannot Change
With the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed the synod with ACI Prensa.
Why the Buck Stops with Catholic Bishops in Realizing “effectively missionary”, Synodal Church in Africa
The Catholic Church in Africa is already synodal, a Nigerian Priest has said, adding that for the synodal Church to be “effectively missionary”, Local Ordinaries on the continent must accept “to enter into the new style” of being Church.
Church’s Global Mission in Need of “more” Dedicated Clergy, Consecrated: Divine Word Missionaries Provincial in Angola
There is need for more and more Clergy and women and men Religious to participate in the worldwide mission of the Church, the Provincial Superior of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Angola has said.
Over 15 Catholic Parishes Closed amid Cries to End Violence against Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes in his Episcopal See.
Human Dignity, Economy Key to Catholic Support for U.S. President-elect Trump: USCCB President
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli fans, verbally and physically assaulting them.
Notre Dame Bells Ring for the First Time Since Devastating Fire 5 Years Ago
Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.
German Bishops Urge Stability amid Political Turmoil Following Government Collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition government collapses.
Microsoft President to Unveil "AI-enhanced experience" of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter.
“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.
Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers
Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following the contested October 9 elections in the southern African country surges.
Third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in DR Congo Dies at 86
Bishop Philippe Nkiere Keana, the third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on after an illness. He was aged 86.
"Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda": Pro-life Advocates on U.S. Election
Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week.
Prolonged Legal Proceedings Compounding Trauma of Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage: Christian Human Rights Group
Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed concern that the prolonged court proceedings surrounding the 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centres in Nigeria’s Kano State about five year ago is increasing the children’s trauma.
