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Pope Francis Stresses Need to Put Jesus at the Center of our Lives
At the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 18, the pope announced that Oct. 27 has been designated as a day of prayer and fasting.
Pope Francis Announces Prayer Vigil, Day of Fasting for Peace in Israel-Hamas War
An interfaith vigil will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful will join the pope in “an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance.”
Synod on Synodality Asked to "rethink the whole Church" According to Synodality
The next stage of the Synod on Synodality opened Wednesday with a call to focus on authority, decentralization, and the co-responsibility of the laity.
What You Need to Know about the War Between Israel and Hamas
The ongoing tension in the Middle East has flared up again in a war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group that controls the Gaza Strip.
Southern African Bishops Call for Ceasefire, “humane” Solution to Israel-Palestine War
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are appealing for a ceasefire to the Israel-Palestine war and advocate for a “humane” solution to the violent conflict.
“I have received overwhelming acceptance”: Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Ahiara, Nigeria
Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese on October 14 has acknowledged with appreciation the positive reactions to his appointment that he has so far received.
“Blood of many citizens shed in vain”: Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia on Persistent Violence
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have decried persistent violence in the Horn of Africa nation.
Pope Francis in New Interview: "Church has to change" in Favor of Human Dignity
Pope Francis, speaking in a new interview published by a media outlet in his native Argentina, said the Church must change “in favor of the dignity of the people.”
There’s "too much emphasis" on Women Priests: Theologian at Synod on Synodality
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at a press briefing Oct. 17.
World Food Day: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Ensuring “healthy nutrition” in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives aimed at ensuring “healthy nutrition” across the globe, including Africa.
Synod on Synodality “not a one-man voice”: Kenyan Archbishop on Conversations in Rome
The outcome of the ongoing Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome will be a mix of voices from the entire Church, and not a “one-man voice”, a Kenyan Archbishop participating in the October 4-29 Synod has said.
Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Makes Administrative Changes in Burkinabe Archdiocese
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria and appointed the pioneer Bishop to the new Episcopal See. In the latest administrative changes in Africa, the Holy Father has also accepted the retirement of the Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, and appointed his successor.
"Not a result of lightning": Catholic Priests in Nigeria on Cause of Colleague's Death
Fr. Faustinus Gundu succumbed to “a natural sickness”; he was not struck by lightning, an official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop of Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese.
Synod on Synodality "cannot remove pages from the Bible," Synod Delegate Says
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez, the archbishop of Manizales in Colombia, shares his experience at the Synod of Synodality.
Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem Offers to be Exchanged for Hostages Held by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that 199 Israeli hostages, including children, are being held by Hamas.
Jerusalem Bishop Discusses Hopes for Cease-fire, "two-state solution" to Israel-Hamas War
Bishop William Hanna Shomali’s interview with EWTN New’s “Vaticano” program aired Oct. 15.
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops
The Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Decries “increase in crime” amid Socio-Economic Challenges
Bishop Firmino David of Sumbe Diocese in Angola has decried the “increase in crime” in the Southern African nation amid socio-economic challenges.
World Bank/IMF Leaders Need to Foster Africa’s “fresh journey, hope, dignity”: SECAM
World leaders participating in the 2023 World Bank Group - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, need to foster Africa’s economic interests, envisioning “a fresh journey” and a path that promotes “hope and dignity” on the continent, Catholic Bishops in Africa have said.
