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“Unimaginable”: Catholic Activists in Africa Warn of UN’s “horrifying” Push to Decriminalize Paedophilia
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are raising the alarm over attempts by the United Nations (UN) to decriminalize paedophilia through the UN treaty on cybercrime, which they describe as “horrifying”.
Catholic Bishops Determined to “weed out” Priests Soiling Image of the Church in Nigeria: Archbishop Kaigama
After issuing statements condemning Liturgical abuses and decrying the proliferation of private ministries in Nigeria, members of that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will now go a step further and fish out Priests who are spoiling the image of the Church in the West African country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
“With prayers, almsgiving”, Let’s Support Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Journey: Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi, Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) is urging the people of God to “support” the cause of Sainthood of the country’s first Cardinal, Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga.
Angola’s Kwito-Bié Catholic Diocese Marks 84th Anniversary with Call to Rebuild, Establish New Parishes
On the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the erection of the Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié in Angola, the Local Ordinary has underscored the need to rebuild Parishes and bring Church services closer to the people of God by establishing new Parishes.
Pope Francis Urges Stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s Resources, Peace among Tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to tribal conflict, and celebrated Papua New Guinea's cultural diversity.
Pope Francis Arrives in Papua New Guinea amid Report of Arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled attack plot.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th Apostolic Journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be the longest international voyage of his pontificate to date.
Some People in Papua New Guinea Walked Three Weeks to See Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Condemn Killings, “disregard for human life” following Deadly Jailbreak
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned ongoing violence, and massacres in the country, expressing concern about disregard for human dignity following a September 2 jailbreak that left hundreds dead.
Women Religious Celebrated as “unsung heroes” as 20 in Uganda Graduate in Entrepreneurship Program
In their mission to address complex societal challenges and reduce suffering, Catholic Sisters venture into places where no one else would dare to go, the Vicar General of Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has said, noting that this selfless commitment makes women Religious the world’s most “unsung heroes”.
Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in CAR Appointed Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Director of the Congregation of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese.
Pope Francis Celebrates Mass with 100,000 Worshippers in Indonesia
Upon entering the stadium in a wheelchair, Pope Francis was immediately greeted by loud cheers and cries of “Viva Papa!” from a 60,000-strong crowd.
EWTN News President Montse Alvarado Honored for Religious Freedom Advocacy
The Religious Freedom Institute announced Sept. 3 that Alvarado had earned its 2024 Religious Freedom Impact Award.
"Mother Teresa: Life, Spirituality, and Message" Exhibit Opens at St. John Paul II Shrine
A temporary exhibit is now open at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., of many of Mother Teresa’s personal items, including a first-class relic.
Catholic Sisters Graduating as Social Entrepreneurs in Uganda Urged to Stick to “bigger picture – deeper evangelization”
Catholic Sisters in Uganda, who graduated from the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP), a program jointly run by the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) and Kenya-based Strathmore University, have been cautioned against losing focus of the “bigger picture” of their calling, namely, positively impacting their respective communities in “deeper evangelization”.
Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Urges Protection of Children's Right to Education ahead of New Academic Year
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon is calling for the protection of children's right to education ahead of the start of the 2024/2025 academic year in the Central African nation slated for Monday, September 9 amid reports of violence in the troubled Anglophone regions of the country.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Be “at the service of others” after the Example of Jesus
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has urged eight Deacons he ordained Priests to embody the spirit of the Good Shepherd, being at the service of others after the example of Jesus Christ.
“We are constantly living in fear”: Catholic Priests Recount Experiences of Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso
Two Catholic Priests serving in the West African nation of Burkina Faso have recounted the threats that terrorist groups pose to Christians in the country, saying the people of God live in constant fear.
“Our prayers are answered”: Pilgrims Share Lived Experiences from Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Pilgrims who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana and shared their experiences with ACI Africa on the sidelines of the August 30 to September 1 spiritual exercise has spoken about answered prayers and blessings.
Catholic Theologians in Africa Decry “politics of the stomach” Hindering Co-responsibility in Church’s Pastoral Ministry
The Church in Africa is burdened by tribalism, among other challenges that are hindering co-responsibility in ministry, which the multi-year Synod on Synodality proposes, Catholic Theologians who are behind the ongoing weekly synodal conversations have said.
