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WYD 2023: African Digital Faith Influencers Urged to Be Faith Pilgrims, “not tourists”
A section of the African Digital Youth Faith Influencers (ADYFI) who are to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, have been reminded that they are embarking on a pilgrimage of faith and not a fun tour.
Major Seminaries in Burundi Set Limit to Enrollment amid “boom in vocations”
Major Seminaries in Burundi have been forced to regulate their enrollment as the number of young people seeking to join Priestly and Religious Life continues to rise in the Eastern African country.
Pope Francis Calls for “urgent aid, assistance” to Migrants in Northern Africa
Pope Francis is calling upon governments in Africa and Europe to urgently help migrants in North Africa, who he said are undergoing “unspeakable suffering”.
African National Eucharistic Congress "sparking hope" for Revival
The African National Eucharistic Congress (ANEC), which took place this past weekend in Washington, D.C., is already “sparking hope” for spiritual revival, one participant told CNA.
Pope Meets with Head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, this morning in a private Vatican audience, the Holy See’s press office announced.
WYD2023: Pilgrims Cycle to Lisbon; Pope to Receive Bicycles Upon Arrival
Three pilgrims have already left Kraków, Poland, and another 17 have left Troyes, France, to head to Portugal, where they will participate in World Youth Day 2023 from Aug. 1–6 in Lisbon.
Nigeria’s Small-scale Farmers Playing “crucial role” in Food Security: Christian Leaders
Small-scale farmers in Nigeria are playing a “crucial role” in addressing the challenge of food security in Africa in general, and the West African nation in particular, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Last Minute Preparation Tips for Africans Participating in World Youth Day in Portugal
Angela Azuma from Ghana has participated in two World Youth Day (WYD) events and is gearing up for the third one taking place in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, between August 1-6.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Urge Dialogue Based on “clearly defined framework” to End Crisis
Religious leaders in Kenya under their umbrella body, the National Dialogue Forum (NDF), are advocating for dialogue among political leaders in the East African nation to end the crisis in the country.
Go Beyond Ethnicities, Strive for Collaboration: Bishop in South Sudan to Catholic Men
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has urged members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to go beyond their respective ethnicities, and instead strive for collaboration to bring positive change to society.
Africa among Destinations of Millions of Dollars in U.S.-charitable Donations: Bishops
The United States Catholic bishops announced Thursday where millions of dollars raised by American dioceses will go for charitable purposes around the world.
Pope Francis Celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with an intergenerational Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica.
A Beautiful Prayer You Can Say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The third annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly is observed on July 23, 2023.
Now Hear This: St. Peter’s Basilica Upgrades Its Sound System
A common struggle for elderly Mass-goers is being able to hear in church. It seems, then, that the unveiling of a new sound system in St. Peter’s Basilica couldn’t have had better timing. It was inaugurated on July 23, after 10 months of work, just in time for the papal Mass for the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Appeal for Calm amid Post-Election Grievances
Members of the Interreligious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are appealing to the citizens of the West African country to maintain calm as stakeholders work to resolve grievances relating to the country’s June 24 general elections.
Pope Francis Appoints Pioneer Bishop for Kenyan New Diocese, New Archbishop in Madagascar
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Wote as a new Episcopal See in Kenya and appointed Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, who has been serving as the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Embu Diocese as its pioneer Bishop.
Bishop in Burkina Faso in Solidarity with Catholics Skipping Mass for Fear of Attacks
Many people no longer attend Holy Mass in Burkina Faso for fear of jihadist attacks, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dori has said, and expressed his closeness with those who fear for their lives.
Alarm as Over 50 Militia Groups Rise against Christians in Nigeria
Over 50 armed groups, most of them jihadist movements, have sprung up in Nigeria since 2015 targeting Christians, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has established.
“Step in the right direction”: Caritas Gambia Official on Bicycle Initiative for Students
The bicycle initiative that has seen thousands of students in the West African country of Gambia have easy access to their respective schools has been a “step in the right direction”, Caritas Gambia Project Coordinator, Pedro Mendy, has said.
In Rome, Relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s Foot Points Way to the Vatican
As the stories of many ancient things go, the relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s left foot had been lost to memory for centuries before it was rediscovered in the year 2000.
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