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Vatican Talks to China in Continued Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts
The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the region.
“I let my guard down”: Catholic Priest in Ghana Apologizes for Singing Secular Song at Mass
A Catholic Priest serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has issued an apology for leading his congregation to sing a secular song during Holy Mass.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Concerned about “critical” Priests Shortage
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has expressed concern about the shortage of in his Episcopal See, saying that the faithful are unable to access adequate pastoral care.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Liturgical Abuses, Call for Immediate Reforms
https://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfhttps://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfMembers of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have condemned in “strongest terms” abuses during Liturgical celebrations in the West African nation, urging Priests and Bishops to take “immediate action” to restore the dignity and sanctity of worship.
Auxiliary Bishop in Nairobi Appointed Kenya's Military Ordinary, Country's Embu Diocese Gets Bishop
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya, has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the country’s Military Ordinariate.
Organizers Laud Success of National Jubilee Year Celebration for Cape Verdean Youths
The President of the National Executive Commission for the 500th Anniversary of the Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has lauded the just concluded National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, describing it as a success.
Pope Francis: Mary Goes Before us on the Journey of life
During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes before us on the journey.”
The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: Five Things to Know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman pontiff from 1471 to 1484.
Kenyan Bishops Eager to Engage the Holy Father on Country's Full Seminaries, Vibrant Church in Rome Visit
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed their eagerness to talk about the growth of the Church in the East African country during their upcoming Ad Limina visit.
Claretians Engage Apostolic Nuncio on 175 Years of Serving the Poor, Marginalized in Cameroon
The Major Superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, has described their August 8 visit to the Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon as an opportunity to share the Congregation’s experience with the poor and marginalized people in the Central African nation.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Condemns Brutal Assault on Priest by Military
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned the attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military personnel on August 5 in which the Priest in charge and his stewards were assaulted and badly injured.
Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary in Madagascar Appointed Bishop of Ambatondrazaka Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina who has been serving as the Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Toamasina, in Madagascar as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka.
Vatican Secretary of State Says Ukraine’s Military Advances into Russia are "worrying"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate the war.
Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Rise in Prosperity Gospel, Proposes Comprehensive Catechesis to Deepen Evangelization
Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has called for comprehensive catechesis to deepen evangelization in the West African country that he says is experiencing a rise in “prosperity Gospel” preachers.
Ignorance of God’s Word Presents Opportunity to Deepen Evangelization: Laity in Nigeria Told
The Catholic Laity in Nigeria must not be discouraged by the growing ignorance of God’s word, but must embrace it as an opportunity to step up their evangelization efforts, the chairman of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Port Harcourt has said.
French Government Warns of "very high" Terrorist Threat on Catholic Solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures.
Vatican Expels Sodality of Christian Life Founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from the organization.
Prelates at African Synodal Palaver Appeal for Patience, Understanding, amid Criticism of “not smelling like sheep”
Being a Catholic Bishop in Africa involves a lot of work that sometimes leaves Bishops exhausted, participants at a the10th session of the ongoing synodal palavers have been told, and urged to be more patient with their shepherds who sometimes appear not to be available for everyone.
Number of Catholic Priests for Nigerian Diocese Surpasses 400 with 23 New Priestly Ordinations
The number of Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400, following the ordination of 23 new Priests on August 10.
Southern African Catholic Bishops Alarmed at Rise in Substance Abuse among Youths
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are concerned that alcohol and substance abuse among young people is on the rise in the southern region of South Africa, Eswatini, and Botswana.
