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Pope Francis Expresses Condolences to Victims of Explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland.
The Holy Rosary, a Spiritual Weapon that Lights Hearts on Fire
October is the month of the rosary. Catholics around the world are encouraged to join in praying the rosary daily to honor the Virgin Mary. On Oct. 7, Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It was previously known by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory.”
Caritas Africa Calls on Global Finance Leaders to Address Debt Crisis ahead of G20 Summit
The humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Church in Africa, Caritas Africa, is calling on global finance leaders preparing for the November G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, to work towards resolving what they refer to as “crushing burdens of unpayable debts” especially in developing countries.
Northern Mozambique Experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid Terrorism: Catholic Bishop
The people of God in Cabo Delgado and other Provinces in the North of Mozambique are experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid terrorist attacks, a Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance amid Destructive Floods in South Sudanese States
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese is appealing for humanitarian aid for those affected by destructive floods in multiple States in the East-Central African nation.
Pope Francis Canonizes Two Saints: St. Artemide Zatti, St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
The Catholic Church gained two new saints on Sunday as Pope Francis canonized St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini.
New Documentary Calls on Lay Catholics to Become Civic leaders
What is the role of Catholic laity? Some may say to attend Mass, to raise their children in the faith, and to practice the Church’s teachings in their homes and family lives. A new documentary film is offering another perspective.
Kenyan Archbishop Urges Environmental Conservation, Says “bad” Nature Breeds Human Evils
There is an urgent need to conserve the environment by undertaking deliberate initiatives to “take care of nature”, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said.
Missionaries Losing Touch with Catholic Communities as Insecurity Rises in Niger
For over a decade, missionaries in Niger have been unable to reach various members of Catholic communities in the West African country owing to insecurity.
Those Behind Nigeria’s Mismanaged Economy Now Using “hunger as weapon”: Christian Leaders
Persons behind the “mismanaged” economy of Nigeria are now “using hunger as a weapon” ahead of the the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2023,” Christian leaders in over a dozen States of the West African country have said.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Citizens to Take “preventive measures against Ebola”
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, a territory that borders Uganda where dozens of cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed, has urged the people of God in the East-Central African country to take preventive measures against the virus that is known to cause severe bleeding, and organ failure that can eventually result in death.
Nuncio Urges Faith Communities in Southern Africa to Take Lead in Tackling Gender Violence
The representative of the Holy Father in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa has urged faith communities in the Southern African region to be on “the forefront of tackling gender violence”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Urge Nations in Africa to “address poverty, rising inequalities”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged to African governments to address the rising poverty levels and discrimination in the distribution of state resources to avoid insurgency.
Zambia’s Proposed Budget “excellent opportunity for growth, development”: Jesuit Scholars
Zambia’s proposed 2023 national budget is an “excellent opportunity” for the development and growth of the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Pope Francis Mourns 23 Children and Several Adults Killed in Thailand Day Care Attack
Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow and mourning at the news of a deadly rampage at a day care center in Thailand that left at least 34 people dead — 23 of them children.
I’m Going to the Monastery “under priestly obedience”: Controversial Nigerian Priest
The controversial Nigerian Priest who has been asked to go on a month-long spiritual retreat in Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese has said he is undertaking the journey in line with his vow of obedience as a Catholic Priest, to his Local Ordinary, Bishop Callistus Onaga, and to the Catholic Church.
Catholic Church Leaders Also Called “to be a brother, a son”, Nuncio in Southern Africa
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Peter Brian Wells, has called on Catholic Church leaders to not only lead the people of God under their pastoral care, but to also be a “brother” to their respective congregations.
Legion of Mary Can Be “breeding ground” for Consecrated Life: Catholic Priest in Kenya
Making known the Legion of Mary across Kenya and having the people of God in the East African nation embrace the lay Catholic movement can foster vocations to Consecrated Life, the Spiritual Director of Marian movement has said.
Unemployment Pushing Angolans to Desperate Measures: “Together for a New Africa” Trainee
Faced with the challenge of unemployment amid worrying poverty levels in Angola, young people in the Southern African country are resorting to desperate measures to cope, including drug abuse, a trainee at Together for a New Africa (T4NA) has said.
Walking Together “an emergency, an imperative necessity for the world”: Cardinal in CAR
Walking together is an “emergency and an imperative necessity” for the people of God in the world as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.
