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South African Catholic Bishop Decries Government Inaction on Alleged ISIS Operations
The Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has raised concerns that the authorities in the country have failed to act on alleged presence and financial operations of individuals linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the country.
What Catholic Pro-lifers are Doing to Address Tanzania’s Declining Birthrate, Rise in Abortions
With a declining birthrate as abortions rise, the East African nation of Tanzania is facing a crisis, Human Life International (HLI), the world’s largest pro-life global Catholic ministry has said.
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Pledges to Foster Synodality, “conversations” in Communion
The newly installed Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, has pledged to foster the theme of the multi-year Synod on Synodality: communion, participation, and mission.
Catholic Bishop in Togo Urges 19 Newly Ordained Priests to Accept “formation in the school of Jesus Christ”
Bishop François Xavier Ghanbodè Gnonhossou of the Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé in Togo has urged the 19 Priests he ordained to nurture their relationship with the person of Jesus Christ as “authentic” witnesses to truth and justice.
Vatican Announces Theme for World Day of Peace 2025
“Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Day of Peace.
Conferences of Catholic Bishops, Church Entities in Africa Laud EWTN News Service in Africa ahead of 5th Anniversary
Conferences of Catholic Bishops in Africa, various Church entities, and individuals have extended their congratulations to the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), a service of EWTN News of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) Global Catholic Network ahead of its fifth anniversary celebration on Friday, August 9.
Ahead of Installation, Pioneer Bishop for South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese Seeks to Spearhead “bridges” for Unity
The Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Bentiu Diocese that was recently erected in South Sudan has expressed optimism in realizing unity among the people of God in his Episcopal See that covers the country’s Unity State.
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People of God toward Jesus Our Hope.”
“I have to change my wardrobe”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Ghana ahead of Episcopal Ministry
The newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana will have to stock anew his wardrobe as he begins his Episcopal Ministry, having been in possession of “only jeans”, he has said.
Ongoing Catholic Youth Jubilee Year in Cape Verde: Preparations, Expectations, Experiences
Young people from Dioceses in Cape Verde and beyond started the National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths on Sunday, August 4 in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago.
Vatican Court President Under Investigation for Alleged Complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the Mafia organization La Cosa Nostra.
Last of Founding Board Members of EWTN, Richard DeGraff, Dies at 94
Richard DeGraff, a founding board member at EWTN who was instrumental in helping Mother Angelica launch the network, passed away July 31 at age 94.
UK Bishops Pray for Peace amid Widespread Violent Protests Over Stabbing Attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.
Church in Africa asked to Address Cultural Impediments to Healthy Relationships between Local Ordinaries and Religious
Patriarchal structures that characterized the traditional African setting were introduced in the Church and have continued to affect the relationship between Local Ordinaries and those in Religious Life, a Kenyan theologian has said.
“A historic milestone”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Pope Francis’ Decision to Erect Ganda Diocese
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has lauded the Holy Father’s decision to erect the Diocese of Ganda in the Southern African nation and the appointment of a pioneer Local Ordinary.
In New Book, Nigerian Catholic Priest Highlights Pathways in Discerning God’s Call, “value of growing up” in His House
In a new book, a Nigerian Catholic Priest has highlighted ways young people discerning their vocation to the Priesthood and/or Religious Life can respond to the call of God and the value of being in God’s house.
Pope Francis Celebrates "Miracle of the Snow" at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.
Archbishop Barrigah-Benissan of Lomé in Togo Known for Passion for Music, Arts Dies Aged 61
Archbishop Yves-Nicodème Anani Barrigah-Benissan, the Local Ordinary of Lomé Catholic Archdiocese in Togo known for his passion for music and arts has passed on at a hospital in the country's capital city, Lomé. He was aged 61.
Catholic Pro-lifers’ Last Minute Intervention Changes Mind of Rwandese Teenager on Abortion
Laurence, aged 17, was scheduled for abortion a day before she met Human Life International (HLI) Rwanda that convinced her to choose life instead.
Co-responsibility Necessary for Peace in Africa, Archbishop in Ghana Urges “shared commitment, collaborative efforts”
Commitment to common courses that foster harmonious relations alongside “collaborative efforts” can go a long way in ensuring peaceful coexistence in the African Sahel region, the wider West Africa, and across the African continent, Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has told participants in the July 30-31 Sahel Peace Initiative Forum.
