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“We call for reason, restraint, responsibility”: Bishops in Senegal amid Deadly Protests
Catholic Bishops in Senegal are “very concerned” about the violent protests in the country that have resulted in the loss of at least nine lives, and are appealing for “restraint”, and for reason to prevail over emotions.
Police in Uganda Announce “very robust” Security Measures ahead of Martyrs’ Day
The police in Uganda announced “very robust” security measures ahead of the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage at Namugongo Shrine in Kampala Archdiocese.
"We want to remain Catholic": Group of faithful in Germany rejects Synodal Way
Birgit Kelle, spokeswoman for the German lay group Neuer Anfang (New Beginning) in a May 29 interview with EWTN Noticias explained that its members reject the Synodal Path initiated by the Church in Germany because they want to “remain Catholic.”
Guinea’s New Constitution “must” Safeguard Religious Freedoms: Catholic Archbishop
A new constitutional dispensation being considered in Guinea need to ensure that religious freedoms are safeguarded, Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of the country’s Conakry Archdiocese has said.
Nigerian Diocese Unveils Weeklong Program to Honor Victims of 2022 Pentecost Massacre
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has unveiled a weeklong program, to honor those victims of last year’s Pentecost Sunday massacre.
“Blood, tears of Chadians have flowed enough”: Catholic Bishops Demand End to Violence
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are demanding an end to violence in the Central African nation, decrying the continued shedding of “blood and tears”.
Four Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Congolese Province Want Addressed for Peace
Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, at the end of their ordinary assembly, highlighted four challenges the people of God in their province are facing, which they want addressed for peace to reign.
“The more we know the Lord, the more we can love him”: Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal
Cardinal Robert Sarah urged students studying at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to ask in prayer for “an intimate and profound union with the Lord and with one another.”
New "Padre Pio" Film is a Human Look at the Famous Saint, Filmmakers Say
The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, was “enormous,” Shia LaBeouf told CNA in late May.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Indian Bishop Cleared of Rape Charge in Civil Trial
Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop cleared in early 2022 of charges of raping a religious sister in his diocese.
“Tweeting with God” Author Explains Book Relevance to Christians Seeking to Deepen Faith
Christians, especially the youth, seeking to deepen their Christian faith will find the book, “Tweeting with God”, relevant, the author of the 432-page book that has been translated into more than 30 languages has said.
Children in Need of Safeguarding “now more than ever”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya
Children are exposed to multiple challenges, and stand in need of safeguarding “now more than ever” before, the Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong Diocese has said.
Bishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Civilian-Military “dialogue” to Rebuild Trust
There is need for continuous dialogue between the civil population and the army in South Sudan to re-establish trust that seems to have been lost over the years, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Yei Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishop Urges New Nigerian Governor, a Suspended Priest, to Exercise Compassion
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has called upon the new Governor of the country’s Benue State to exercise compassion in his leadership.
Vatican Supports Catholic Research to Improve Families and Marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage, and childbearing.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June is for the abolition of torture.
Pope Francis Praises Venerable Jesuit Missionary for Proclaiming the Gospel in China
Pope Francis dedicated his entire general audience on Wednesday to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China.
Pope Francis Recognizes African Children’s “lofty ambitions, great dreams” in Audience
Pope Francis has recognized the rich talent, “lofty ambitions and great dreams” that children in Africa have amid challenging situations on the world’s second-largest continent.
Jesuit Entity Warns Rains to Worsen Situation of Returnees at South Sudanese Camp
The expected rainy season in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is likely to worsen the situation of returnees, who have camped at Renk, one of the entry points for those fleeing violence in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, officials the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have said.
Pope Francis Appoints Envoy to Congo Brazzaville's 140th Anniversary of Evangelization
Pope Francis has appointed the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) as his envoy to the 140th anniversary of evangelization in the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville).
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