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“Be not afraid” amid Challenges in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop in Christmas Message
In his Christmas 2022 Message to the people of God under his pastoral care, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has sought to offer encouragement amid economic and security challenges.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Challenges Governors to Bridge Gaps in State Appointments
Governors of various States in Nigeria have a key role to play in creating social cohesion in the country, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said, underlining the need to ensure that everyone feels represented, especially in state appointments.
Salesians in Ivory Coast Providing Nutrition, Education, Social Support to Needy Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ivory Coast are reaching out to vulnerable children, empowering them in formal education and social support initiatives at Don Bosco Child Protection Center, located in Koumassi, Abidjan.
Pope Francis on Christmas: The Manger is a Sign that God is with us and Loves us
A manger, the Christ Child’s first resting place, can teach us a lot about the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Christmas homily.
Caritas Freetown Partners with Relief Agency in New Health Program in Sierra Leone
The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has been selected as the implementing partner of a project by the Healey International Relief Foundation (HealeyIRF), a development agency that seeks to improve health access in the West African country.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country
Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing allegations that the challenges that the west African country is facing stem from the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
Salesians in Equatorial Guinea Offering “skills for stable employment” to Young Mothers
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Equatorial Guinea are offering formal education and other “skills for stable employment” to young mothers in the Central African nation.
This Santa Rides a Camel Around Jerusalem Every Year. Here’s Why
Every year on the feast of St. Nicholas, Issa Anis Kassisieh dons a red suit, black boots, and a thick white beard. He mounts a camel in the outskirts of Jerusalem and rides into the streets of the Old City.
Appoint Qualified Judges to Strengthen Judiciary, Archbishop in Nigerian to Executive
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria is calling upon the country’s executive arm of government to consider appointing qualified judges in view of strengthening the country’s judiciary.
Salesians Facilitating School Attendance for Vulnerable Children at Ghanaian Centre
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ghana are providing psychological support to at-risk children to help foster their school attendance.
Stop Public Revenue Leaks to Address Cost of Living: Jesuit Scholars Tell Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Zambian government to address the challenge of public revenue leaks in the Southern African nation to bring down the cost of living.
South Africa Needs “another Kairos document”, Catholic Bishop Says, Decries Crisis
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese together with Theologians and anti-apartheid activists have called for another kairos Document to address the present “crisis” in the country.
St. Francis and the Story of the First Nativity Scene
It’s a well-known origin story: how the young and wealthy Francis of Assisi freely abandoned his noble patrimony to serve Christ’s Church as a poor, itinerant preacher.
Renewed Attacks in Nigeria “campaign to disrupt” Christmas: Christian Human Rights Entity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about renewed attacks in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, saying the violence could be a campaign aimed at disrupting Christmas celebrations.
Salesians in Ghana’s Sunyani Diocese Reaching Out to Needy Boys with Education Supplies
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Diocese of Sunyani in Ghana are providing educational and social support to young boys through a partnership with the International Voluntary Service (VIS).
Government of Malawi “has clearly lost direction”: Bishops’ Justice, Peace Commission
The government of Malawi is losing direction in managing the affairs of the country, Coordinators of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in the Southern African nation have said, and warn that the country “is quickly turning into a failed state”.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Youth to “start practicing leadership now”
There is need for young people in South Sudan to begin putting into practice their leadership traits, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
Meet Sister Bernadette, the Most Recently-cured Person at Lourdes
When she traveled to the small French town of Lourdes 14 years ago, Sister Bernadette Moriau didn’t know that she would be miraculously cured.
Prayer Appeal for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Christopher Ogide, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted from Nigeria’s Umuahia Diocese on December 17.
“We need to reconcile, forgive” to Celebrate Christmas in Happiness: South Sudanese Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to practice reconciliation and forgiveness in order to celebrate Christmas in happiness.
