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Address Nigeria’s Economic Crisis in “a well-coordinated manner”: Archbishop to Government
The government of the West African nation of Nigeria needs to act with speed and in a structured and strategic way to address “worsening economic hardships” of the people God in the country, the Archbishop of Abuja has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Two Auxiliary Bishops for Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya
Pope Francis has appointed two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya.
“Repent” of Policies, Strategies Behind “deficit of hope”: Zimbabwe Bishops’ Lent Message
Policy actors and other strategists in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe need to be repentant for subjecting the people of God in the country to hopelessness, members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have said.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Madagascar, Auxiliary Bishop in Tanzania
Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for Madagascar’s Catholic Diocese of Morombe and an Auxiliary Bishop for Dodoma Archdiocese in Tanzania.
5 Ways to Observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14.
Bishop Lauds Kenya’s Oldest Missionary Order for “being very consistent” in Education
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote has lauded members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the Protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers), the country’s oldest Religious Missionary Order, for their consistency in establishing and managing institutions of learning that positively impact “many young people”.
Over 50,000 Children at Nairobi Archdiocese Annual PMC Mass Urged to “pray any time daily”
Over 50,000 members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) from the 120 Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), who participated in the Archdiocesan annual Eucharistic celebration on February 10 were invited to live a life of prayer.
At Spiritan School Anniversary in Kenya, Bishop Emphasizes Evaluation, Strategic Planning
Tracing the journey covered in institutional initiatives through evaluation and having in place a strategic plan are important activities that combine well with thanksgiving to God for His graces in life, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Let’s Foster “culture of care, common good”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Youths
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola has called upon young people in his Metropolitan See to strive to work towards the good of all people, fostering altruism that prioritizes the needs of others before their own.
Catholics in Kenya to Reflect on “integrity for a just nation” during Lenten Season
During this year’s Lenten season, Catholics in Kenya have been invited to reflect on their practice of integrity and how this can contribute to the realization of a “culture of justice” in the East African nation.
Exercise “respect, zeal” in Priestly Ministry: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to New Priest
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has emphasized the importance of enthusiasm and mutual respect in the ministry of the Clergy.
Black Catholic History is for Everyone, Catholic Educator Says
“Being Catholic is an overarching, cross-racial identity. There is no outgroup in the Catholic Church,” said Kaye Crawford, who founded Black Catholic History.
Let’s “return to integrity”: Catholic Archbishop at Lenten Campaign 2024 Launch in Kenya
At the launch of this year's Lenten Campaign in Kenya, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Nyeri Archdiocese has cautioned against pride, a vice he said has contributed to failure in service delivery.
Pray, Fast for “true peace”: Benin’s Catholic Bishops in Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Benin are inviting the people of God in the West African nation to engage in various forms of prayer and to fast during the Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for “true peace” in the country.
People “killed on a daily basis”: Catholic Communicator on Security Challenges in Nigeria
Nigeria is facing far-reaching security challenges, with daily reports of abduction and deaths, the National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria has said.
How to Honor Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday
This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. But the two days don’t need to be completely at odds with one another, according to Father Dustin Dought.
Vatican Cardinal Ends South Sudan Trip with Blessing of Boat as “a sign of God's love”
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has concluded his eight-day pastoral trip to South Sudan with the blessing of a boat for transporting migrants and refugees along the Nile River from Renk, an “outreach point” in the Northeastern part of South Sudan for those fleeing violence in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital city.
Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria Regain Freedom, Hospitalized for “checkup”
Fr. Kenneth Kanwa and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu, who were abducted from their Rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Fier Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on February 1 have been released and admitted in hospital for examination.
Listening, Consoling Priorities in Christ’s Mission: Nuncio in Kenya to PMS Officials
The mission of Jesus Christ prioritizes closeness to the people of God, paying attention to their needs with compassion and servant attitude, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Catholic Entity in Eswatini “perturbed” by Stockouts of Medicine, Call for “urgent” Action
Members of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini have expressed their concern about persistent shortage of medicine in the health institutions of Africa’s last absolute monarch.
