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Remain “truly” Devoted to Priestly Mission: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania at Chrism Mass
Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has urged Priests in his Metropolitan See to be true to their Priestly calling, adequately nourishing the people of God under their pastoral care in Christian faith.
Pope Francis Welcomes Gemelli Medical Teams to the Vatican, Thanks Them for Their Care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital.
Catholic Missionary Priest Reaching Out to Patients in “extreme poverty” in Liberia
A Catholic missionary Priest ministering in Liberia is helping patients in “extreme poverty”, including people with disabilities to access medical services free of charge.
“More still needs to be done”: Bishop in South Africa Calls for Increased Awareness amid Surge in Human Trafficking
The Chairperson of the Social Action Department at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for increased awareness on human trafficking and gender-based violence among other social injustices that are said to be on the rise in South Africa.
Caritas Zambia Sets Up Community Child Protection Committees to Address Rise in Child Defilement Cases
Caritas Zambia has established Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs) in the Southern African nation to curb the rise in cases of defilement and child abuse in the country.
Pope Francis: God’s Merciful Love Goes Out in Search of All Those Who Are Lost
Using Rembrandt’s painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” as inspiration, the Holy Father said God’s love is like that of a father who goes out in search of his lost children.
Lourdes Announces 72nd Miracle: Italian Pilgrim Cured of Degenerative Disease
Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at the French shrine.
Ecumenical Expert: "No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates"
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians celebrating Easter on different dates.
Two Years into Sudan’s Civil War: Faith Leaders Decry “dire” Situation, Urge “concerted strong push for peace talks”
As Sudan’s civil war completes the two-year cycle and enters its third year, representatives of faith-based networks and religious communities have painted a grim picture of the “dire” situation in the Northeastern African nation, where they “mourn the loss of lives” and bemoan limitations in interventions to save lives.
In 2025 Jubilee Year Spirit, Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Urged Not to “shut the family apostolate out”
In the spirit of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) have been cautioned against undermining the apostolate to families.
As Pope Francis’ Health Improves, Vatican Says Cardinals to Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass, Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Tuesday.
“Careful not to set a fire”: Catholic Bishop Expresses Commitment by Christians, Muslims to Peace in CAR
Efforts to end the many years of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) are starting to bear fruit, the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou has said, noting that each of these groups is careful not to be the cause of any fighting.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Mulling Over Embracing “Sangoma” as More Youths, Whites Become Traditional Healers
As more young people become spiritual healers in Southern Africa, where they are also referred to as “Sangoma”, Catholic Bishops in the three-nation regional Conference are mulling over the idea to fully embrace them in the Church and even allow them to receive Holy Communion.
IMBISA Justice and Peace Coordinators Resolve to “vigorously” Pursue Ecumenical, Interfaith Strategic Partnerships
Coordinators of Justice and Peace Commissions in the member Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have resolved to “vigorously” pursue strategic partnerships that can contribute to the realization of “lasting peace” in their nine countries.
Nearly 20,000 Celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s "City of Hosanna": Photos
Thousands of Christians gathered in Qaraqosh, Iraq, to welcome Christ as king and prince of peace as Holy Week began for Christians throughout the world.
Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year Should Inspire “hope, transformation” in Learners: Superior of Religious Order in Angola
The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year should inspire “hope and transformation” in learners in Angola-based schools under the auspices of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence (PSDP), the Provincial Superior of the Religious Congregation also known as Calabrians in Angola has said.
In Another Surprise Public Appearance, Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims at Palm Sunday Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Vatican Updates Rules for Mass Intentions, Permits Collective Offerings under Strict Conditions
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will take effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
“We all deserve to live in peace, prosperity”: Christian Youths amid Rising Tension in South Sudan
Amid escalating political tensions and the fears of renewed armed violence in South Sudan, Christian youths in the East-Central African nation have called for calm, unity, and peaceful coexistence.
“A disgrace”: Cardinal Onaiyekan in Nigeria Decries Neglect of Elderly, Urges National Rebirth ahead of Easter
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has faulted the Nigerian government for failing to care for the elderly, saying that senior citizens are suffering neglect, abandonment, and poverty in a country they once helped to build.
