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Somalia On “fast track towards famine”, Catholic Entity Warns, Calls for Immediate Action
The Horn of African nation of Somalia is headed for famine, an official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trόcaire, has warned, and called on the international community “to act and act now” to alleviate the suffering of the people.
More than 840,000 Responded to the Pope’s Call to Pray the Rosary for Peace
More than 840,000 people from 140 countries joined in praying the rosary Oct. 18 to ask for peace and unity throughout the world.
Pope Francis: "It is good to adore in silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament"
It is good to “waste time adoring” Christ present in the Holy Eucharist, Pope Francis said on Saturday.
Fatima, Vatican II, and the World’s Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council is not the only notable anniversary currently being celebrated by the Church.
The Papal “long-awaited” Ecumenical Visit among Ongoing Reflections of Bishops in Sudan
The postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan that is to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is among the deliberations at the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC), a member of the Conference has said.
New Regional Director in Southern Africa Commits to Realization of Plenary Resolutions
The newly appointed Director of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has told ACI Africa that one of his commitments will be to make the resolutions of the 13th IMBISA plenary assembly a reality.
New Member of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to Focus on Abuse Prevention
The newly appointed member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has told ACI Africa that their task is to work on strategies to prevent abuse of children.
Bishop in Eswatini Bemoans Killings of Police, Reiterates Call for “national dialogue”
The Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese has bemoaned the killings of security officers in the Southern African Kingdom.
World Mission Day 2022: Key Figures and Notable Anniversaries
The missionary strength of the Catholic Church is hard to gauge by numbers or cast into the mold of statistics. Still, Catholic efforts worldwide are measured and reported across many missionary fields of endeavor, ranging from education to health.
Benedict XVI Reflects on Vatican II in New Letter
In a new letter, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI characterizes the Second Vatican Council as “not only meaningful, but necessary.”
Catholic Nun among Seven Killed Following Attack on Catholic Mission Hospital in DR Congo
A Catholic Nun serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Butembo-Beni Diocese is among seven people who were reportedly killed on Thursday, October 20 morning when gunmen attacked a Catholic Mission hospital in Maboya village.
Human Rights Entities Decry “arbitrary detention” of Catholic Bishop, Priests in Eritrea
The Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have condemned the arrest and detention of a Catholic Bishop and Priests in Eritrea.
Synodality, “a pastoral imperative” for Catholic Church in Congo Brazzaville: Bishops
Synodality is “a pastoral imperative” for the people of God in Congo Brazzaville as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said.
Catholic Bishops in Benin Call for “transparent, truly inclusive, peaceful elections”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have renewed their call for legislative elections that are “free, transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful.”
Vatican’s Secretary of State to EWTN: Truth Must be "fearlessly upheld"
The Vatican’s Secretary of State told employees and collaborators of EWTN this week that the truth must be “fearlessly upheld” with a merciful and listening style.
Pope Francis Welcomes Opening of Jewish-Catholic Center at Polish University
Pope Francis has welcomed the establishment of a Center for Catholic-Jewish Relations in Poland and called for a deepening appreciation of a common heritage.
Let’s Continue Praying for “a shared peaceful future”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Dioceses has urged the people of God in the East-Central African nation to continue praying for peace, unity and reconciliation towards “a shared peaceful future” in the country.
Bishops in Southern Africa Eulogize World-renowned Theologian as “beacon of hope for poor”
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late world-renowned researcher and theologian, Fr. Albert Nolan, as one who inspired hope among “the poor and oppressed” and acknowledged with appreciation his prophetic role during the time of apartheid in South Africa.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauds Muslim for Donating to Catholic Health Facility
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has lauded a Muslim man in the country for donating an operating theatre to a hospital run by the Diocese, noting that the West African country needs more similar gestures of interfaith collaboration.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Calls for “proper planning” to Avert Floods, Disasters
Engaging in “proper planning” can go a long way in averting deadly floods and other similar disasters in South Sudan, a Catholic Priest in the East-Central African nation has said.
