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“God is at work”: Catholic Nun Says General Elections to Mark Nigeria’s New Birth
The course that the electioneering period in Nigeria has taken ahead of the country’s polls on Saturday, February 25 is an indication that “God is at work” in the West African nation, and that a new birth awaits the country, a Catholic Nun has said.
Pope Francis Asks Pontifical Academy for Life to Study Ethics of Emerging Technologies
The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis said Feb. 20.
Salesians Highlight African Programs for “children at risk” in Armed Forces’ Recruitments
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 benefiting “children at risk for recruitment by armed forces” across the globe, including Africa.
Alarm as Kenyan Urban Youths Ditch Christianity for Mixed Spiritual Practices
Young people in Nairobi, Kenya are abandoning Christianity and adopting alternative practices to meet their religious needs, a study by Catholic researchers has revealed.
Maasai “one of the endangered tribes in Africa”: Religious Missionaries in Africa, Europe
Religious Missionaries with presence in Africa and Europe have said the forceful eviction of the Maasai community from their ancestral land in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Loliondo in Northern Tanzania has made the pastoralist tribe one of the most endangered in Africa.
UPDATE: Murder Investigation Underway in Shooting, Death of Auxiliary Bishop in USA
Bishop David G. O’Connell, known affectionately as “Bishop Dave,” was shot in the torso on Feb. 18. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pope Francis: God Asks us to Love Beyond "the logic of self-interest"
Instead of acting out of self-interest or convenience, the Lord challenges us to love others in excess “without calculation,” Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Late Pope Benedict XVI’s “lost lectures” on God, Creation, Humanity Collected in New Book
Six lectures of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger were almost lost forever. But now, they have been collected in a new Ignatius Press book.
“We prefer cash donations”: Caritas South Africa Coordinator on Helping Flood Victims
Caritas South Africa is appealing for “cash donations” to reach out to thousands of people affected by floods in Komani, Eastern Cape, in the Catholic Diocese of Queenstown.
University Students in Kenya Share Progress Three Months after Dialogue with Pope Francis
A section of young people from Catholic Universities in Kenya who participated in the virtual dialogue with Pope Francis last November have shared about the progress realized from the responses of the Holy Father concerning various issues including politics in the country.
Pope Francis: Laypeople are not Guests in the Church
The Church is a home that priests and laypeople need to care for together, Pope Francis said on Saturday.
Vatican Wants Laity “to speak their minds” in Ongoing Synod on Synodality: Nuncio in Kenya
For the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to bear fruits for the Church in Africa and the whole world, the Vatican would like that the Laity “speak their minds” without feeling “intimidated”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
“Courage to hope for peace”: IDPs in South Sudan Recalling Encounter with Pope Francis
Days after interacting with Pope Francis, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in South Sudan have said the encounter gave them “courage to hope for peace” in their country.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Urged to Step up Efforts to Ensure Peaceful Elections
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to intensify their efforts to ensure that the country holds free, fair, and peaceful elections that are scheduled for June 24.
How Christians are Fostering Fraternity, Living Gospel in Niger’s Muslim-dominated Society
Fr. Rafael Casamayor, a Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in Niger’s Niamey Archdiocese has explained how Christians in the predominantly Muslim West African nation are using Basic Christian Communities (BCCs) to foster fraternity among themselves and to live the Gospel.
Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2023: "We need to listen to Jesus"
“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to us,” Pope Francis said.
SECAM Hopes Nigeria’s General Elections Will Produce Leaders “with justice, integrity”
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are praying and hoping that the general elections in Nigeria give the West African nation political leaders “with justice and integrity”.
“Grateful to organizers”: Spiritan Priests in Kenya on Gains of Safeguarding Conference
Members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) who participated in a two-day safeguarding conference in Nairobi, Kenya, have lauded the program, noting that it is eye-opening for them in how they interact with minors and vulnerable groups.
Little Left for Nigerian Man who Watched Militants Kill Three Family Members
Clement Usoo admits that he has lost all hope in life, and is only waiting for his death after watching armed Fulani herdsmen brutally murder his mother, brother, and son, and losing seven other family members to the militants.
“It’s really shameful”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Killings in His Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has condemned “the killing of innocent people” in his Episcopal See earlier this month, and described the loss of lives as “shameful for us”.
