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Pope Francis Lauds Nairobi Congress on Theology as “a sign of an outgoing African Church”
Pope Francis has expressed his delight about the ongoing second biannual Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, which members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) organized in Nairobi, Kenya.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Zimbabwean Bishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry in the Zimbabwean Diocese of Gokwe in October 1991.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio in Liberia
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Walter Erbì, a native of Italy, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia and assigned him the Titular See of Nepeta in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Pope Francis Warns of Toxicity in Social Media, Calls for Inclusion in Digital Space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to help deal with “lies and misinformation”.
Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops Conclude Plenary with Call for New Environment Strategies
Catholic Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have concluded their 20th Plenary Assembly of in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a call for tactical changes in addressing the challenges of climate change in the region in line with Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Pope Francis Appoints National Major Seminary Rector in South Africa Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. John Vianney National Major Seminary the Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa.
Time with the Word of God Keeps our Efforts from Being "sterile activism": Pope Francis
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.
Pope Francis Tells Religious Congregations to Take a “zero tolerance” Approach to Abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann
It’s an “incoherence” That U.S. President, a Catholic, Supports Abortion: Pope Francis
The pope made the comment about the Catholic U.S. president in an interview broadcast July 12.
Rather Than “pointing fingers at others”, Pray to See as God Sees Them: Pope Francis
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need.
Measures against Sexual Abuse in the Church "irreversible": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be reluctance or pushback or in some places.
“We hope to be with you soon”: Church Leaders on Postponed Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland have, in separate messages, assured the people of God in South Sudan that their ecumenical pilgrimage that was postponed will be realized.
Pope Francis Announces Appointment of Women to Committee Selecting New Bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops.
Pope Francis “very much concerned about peace, reconciliation in South Sudan”: Secretary
The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has said that Pope Francis is “very much concerned” about the progress of efforts towards lasting peace and reconciliation in the East-Central African nation.
Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope”: Pope Francis to Congolese, South Sudanese
Pope Francis has urged the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan not to let themselves “be robbed of hope” despite his decision to postpone his pastoral trip to the two African nations.
Evangelization Not "personal activism" But a Witness of Love: Pope Francis
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to others?
Pope Francis "greatly disappointed" over Missing Pastoral Trip to Africa This Week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope in God.
Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese in Ivory Coast Appointed Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese, Fr. Alain Clément Amiezi, Bishop of Odienné Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Pope Francis Publishes Letter on Liturgy to Foster “power of the Christian celebration”
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
