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Anglicans Recognize Pope as "father of the Church in the West": Archbishop of Canterbury
In ecumenical discussions at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, has said that most Anglicans recognize the pope as “the father of the Church in the West.”
Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Turn to Jesus Like Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a great friend.
Conduct Credible Elections, “seal any loopholes”: Kenya’s Faith Leaders to Electoral Body
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct Kenya’s August 9 general elections in a manner that does not trigger doubts about their credibility.
“We sleep with one eye open”, Catechist in Nigeria Says after Church Shooting
A Catechist at St. Moses Catholic Church, one of the 17 outstations of St. Augustine’s Parish of Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria who survived a militant attack at the Church in June has recounted the traumatic experience, noting that all survivors of the attack are living in the constant fear of being attacked again.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Deliberating Creation of “Missionary Commission”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are deliberating on the possibility of establishing a Missionary Commission aimed at creating awareness about “the missionary mandate of all the baptized”.
“Cast your vote and then go home”: Catholic Archbishop to Electorate in Kenya
Kenyan voters have been urged to return to their respective homes after casting their vote on August 9.
Pope Francis Appoints Nurse as His "personal health care assistant"
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.”
Catholic Activists in Africa Demand Release of Dozens of Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling for the immediate release of 36 Christians who were reportedly kidnapped from a village in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on July 25.
Christian Entity Concerned about Nigerian Professor’s Well-being in Prison
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about the well-being of a Nigerian professor who was accused of running illegal orphanages in the country.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August.
Show the World Who You “really are”, Nuncio to Kenyans, Calls for Peaceful Elections
Attention is shifting to Kenya as the East African nation heads to the general elections slated for August 9, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said, and called on Kenyans to show the world that they are a peace-loving country.
Archbishop in Malawi Cautions against “Catholic” Social Media Engaging in Malpractice
The Local Ordinary of Lilongwe Archdiocese in Malawi has cautioned against “mushrooming” social media platforms that bear the name “Catholic” and are used for malpractices, including defamatory posts and unorthodox soliciting of funds.
Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “continue serving people” amid Challenges
Catechists in South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese have been called upon “to continue serving the people of God” amid challenges in their respective lives.
Pope Francis: Canada "writing a new page" in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Cautions against Using “God-given talents to oppress people”
The graces we have received from God, including talents are to be used to foster the growth of each other, not for oppression, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Security Situation in Nigeria “getting out of hand, nobody is safe”: Cardinal
Nigeria is facing unprecedented security crisis and the situation “is getting out of hand”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said, and regretted the fact that “nobody is safe” in the West African nation.
Rise in Crime in South Africa Impeding Service to Refugee Women, Children: Catholic Nun
The rise in levels of crime in South Africa is impeding the efforts of a Catholic entity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg to reach out to refugee women and children, a Catholic Nun has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Challenges Catholic Bishops to Go Out “where the people are”
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has challenged Catholic Bishops not to limit themselves to “big celebrations”, but “to go where people are” and to bring those lost in sin back to the community of God.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Urge Church Institutions to Embrace Culture of Forgiveness
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) are calling for prayers for the healing of the people who have undergone suffering in the embattled parts of the country, and are urging Church institutions in the Horn of Africa nation to teach repentance and forgiveness.
"Follow the example of Mary": Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ.
