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Spanish Priests Criticize Radio Personalities Who Say Mother Teresa Took Advantage of Poor
On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”
Where is St. Matthew? A Visit to His Tomb
The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.
Catholic Peace Entity Condemns Rampant Sexual Enslavement of Mozambican Christians
Reports have emerged of Islamist Jihadists operating in Mozambique forcefully converting abducted Christian women into Islam and sexually enslaving some of them.
Seminarians in Angolan Diocese Cautioned against “excessive use of social media”
Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has cautioned Seminarians in his Episcopal See against “excessive use of social media.”
Forgiving “genuinely, quickly only way to end” Nigeria’s Multifront Violence: Archbishop
The practice of forgiveness is the “only way” to bring an end to violence in Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Upgrade your teaching methods”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has challenged Catechists in his Episcopal See to consider revising their methods of reaching catechism, to facilitate a better understanding of the Church doctrine as they practice their vocation in this era and time.
Pope Francis Lauds St. Daniel Comboni’s “apostolic zeal”, Efforts to End Slavery in Africa
St. Daniele Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan.
Christian Entity Wants Egypt to Review Education Material “insulting” Non-Muslims
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights entity, is calling on authorities in Egypt to initiate reforms in the country’s education sector, including reviewing material that the entity says is insulting to non-Muslims.
Jesuit Entity Reaching Out to Refugees in Chad in “a multidisciplinary approach”
The Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing a formal education initiative targeting refugees in Chad through what the officials of the entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have described as “a multidisciplinary approach”.
Mali’s Catholic Schools Need Strengthening to Combat “illiteracy and unemployment”: Priest
There is a need to strengthen the capacity of Catholic institutions of learning in Mali to address the challenge of illiteracy and joblessness in the West African nation, a Catholic Priest involved in education in the country has said.
Catholic Archdiocese in Morocco Appealing for Support ahead of Diocesan Youth Day
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Rabat in Morocco is appealing for support ahead of the Diocesan Youth Day scheduled for November.
Vatican Cardinal to Make Charity Mission to Ukraine City Hit by Russian Drones
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is in Ukraine this week to open the House of Refuge “in the name of Pope Francis, as a sign of support and closeness.”
Catholic Communicators in Kenya Urged “to be ambassadors” of Ecological Conservation
Catholic communicators in Kenya have been urged to champion the conservation of nature, taking deliberate efforts to correct errors around climate change.
Scores Executed as Islamist Jihadists Reportedly Target Christians at Mozambican Village
At least 11 people were killed on September 15 after members of the Islamic State attacked a village in Mozambique and opened fire on Christians after hand-picking them from Muslims, the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has reported.
“Act or resign”: Human Rights Group to Nigeria’s Security Agents after Priest’s Kidnapping
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has condemned the September 16-17 kidnapping of over 30 people across Nigeria’s Enugu State, including a Catholic Priest, and called on police bosses in the Nigerian State to either act on insecurity in the region or to vacate office.
“Work hard, be committed”: Vatican Diplomat to Catholic University Students in South Sudan
The Chargé d'affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in South Sudan has cautioned Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS) students against discouragement, and instead make every effort to focus on their studies with commitment.
Blood of St. Januarius “completely liquefied” on Tuesday, His Feast Day
The blood “is not an oracle to consult and even less a city horoscope whose function is to predict misfortune or fortune for the city,” one archbishop said.
Hundreds in Nigeria Benefit from Catholic Entity’s Initiative for Visually Impaired
Over 500 people with varying eye complications have benefitted from the support of Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation that is presently targeting persons in Nigeria’s “rural and marginalized communities”.
"Make Africa's voice heard" at G20: Catholic Bishops in Africa to African Union Leadership
Now that the African Union (AU) is a permanent member of the Group of Twenty (G20), its leadership has to be vocal about Africa’s interests, and help realize “economic justice” and “lasting peace” across the globe, Catholic Bishops in Africa have said.
Shun “culture of silence”: Kenyan Catholic Nun on Safeguarding in South Sudanese Dioceses
The people of God in South Sudan are being cautioned against the “culture of silence” in the face of abuses against children and vulnerable adults.
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