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Catholic Bishops in Angola Seeking to Deepen Faith of “wounded” Ordained Ministers in New Pastoral Plan
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched the 2024-2027 Pastoral Plan, with a focus on Ordained Ministers and people in Consecrated Life who the Bishops say are bearing wounds.
"Love is the first and greatest factor of change": Pope Francis to Young Economists
Pope Francis on Wednesday met with participants of the annual Economy of Francesco gathering as the movement launched a permanent foundation.
Catholic Institute for Nonviolence to Launch in Rome, Contribute to 2024 synod
The mission of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence is to deepen “Catholic understanding of and commitment to the practice of Gospel nonviolence.”
Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “polarization, labeling”, Calls for Renewal amid Divisive Politics in Angola
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has expressed concern about the growing politicization of society, which he said prioritizes party loyalty over active citizenship.
Pope Francis Condemns Pornography As "a language of the devil"
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th general audience.
Vatican Secretary of State Calls Out United Nations for Promoting Abortion, Gender Ideology
In an address to the U.N. “Summit of the Future” in New York, Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced the Vatican’s disapproval of the assembly’s promotion of abortion.
“You don’t become a Priest on your own”: Cardinal in CAR Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Serve, Share Joy, Hope
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the three Deacons he ordained to Priests to embody Christ’s love through service and closeness to their communities.
Breakdown of Families, Poverty Pushing Children into “survival mode”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya
Children are being forced to find ways to cope amid growing breakdown of families, poverty, and other situations beyond their control, Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said.
Cardinal Ambongo Calls for Global Attention to Congo's “forgotten war” at International Peace Meeting
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has decried the ongoing conflict in his homeland, terming the decades-long war in eastern the of the country a "forgotten war" that he says demands greater international attention.
Vatican Reveals Theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea
The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled the theme of the next international World Youth Day, which will be in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027.
Faith Groups “must continue to build momentum” Against Fossil Fuel: Kenyan Laudato Si’ Movement Official
Faith groups must sustain the “momentum” in the fight against fossil fuels, as they play a crucial role in advocating for a moral and just response to the climate crisis, a Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has said.
Religious Congregations in Southern Africa Seek Collaboration with Bishops to Address Dwindling Vocations
The just concluded joint meeting between members of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL) and the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) was an opportunity for the two entities to collaborate on how to address dwindling vocations to religious life.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Stays Put Despite Kidnapping Threats, Sticks with Parishioners amid Rising Insecurity
St. John’s Catholic Church Ketti, one of the first parishes of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has been impacted by a wave of kidnappings.
“Communities need to be empowered”: Catholic Official in Angola on Importance of Environmental Education
The Director-General of MOSAIKO Institute for Citizenship, an entity of the Order of Preachers (OP) that is promoting human rights in Angola in Angola has called for increased efforts to educate citizens on environmental issues and raise awareness of urgent ecological challenges.
Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Diocese to Isangi Diocese
The Holy Father has transferred Bishop Dieudonné Madrapile Tanzi, who has been serving as Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Isangi, to the Episcopal See of Isiro-Niangara in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Pope Francis Names Consultants to Vatican Doctrine Office, Including Controversial Theologian
Pope Francis has named 28 new consultors to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, including controversial moral theologian Father Maurizio Chiodi.
Laudato Si Movement Urges Faith Leaders to Take Action against Fossil Fuel Dependency in Nigeria
An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Nigeria (LSM) has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to advocate for an end to fossil fuel use in the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Caritas Nigeria Launches Six-Year Strategic Plan with Focus on Peace Building
The celebration of Caritas Day 2024 has ended in Nigeria with the launch of the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan of Caritas Nigeria which will focus on a number of interventions, key among them peace building.
Church Should Develop New Strategies in Addressing Reliance on Fossil Fuels: Kenyan Catholic Environmentalists
Catholic environmentalists in Kenya are urging the Church to play a more active role through its institutions and structures and develop new strategies in supporting the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) that seeks to address reliance on fossil fuels.
Pope Francis Cancels Meetings for "mild flu-like condition"
The Vatican shared written copies of Pope Francis’ messages on AI and Christmas, as meetings with the 87-year-old pope were canceled Monday for a mild flu.
