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Mons. Thomas John Kiangio greets Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican media

Diocesan Administrator of Tanga Catholic Diocese in Tanzania Appointed Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed the Diocesan administrator of Tanga Catholic Diocese in Tanzania Bishop of the same Episcopal See.

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Former Nigerian Governor’s Remarks in Viral Video Nonfactual: Christian Entity

Remarks that the immediate former governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna State made in a viral video are not based on facts, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation that advocates for the upholding and protection of the right to freedom of religion or belief, has said.

Fr. Zobinou Komlan Hubert. Credit: Courtesy Photo

It’s “very difficult to survive”: Catholic Missionary Priest on Situation in Sudan

It is becoming more and more difficult to make ends meet in Sudan amid ongoing violence and lack of basic needs, including food, water, and electricity, a Catholic Missionary Priest in the country’s capital city, Khartoum, has said. 

Pope Francis prayed before a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux at the beginning of his general audience in St. Peter's Square, and shortly before going to the hospital for an abdominal surgery, on June 7, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Prayed with Relic of St. Therese of Lisieux before Surgery

One of Pope Francis’ last gestures before undergoing abdominal surgery on Wednesday was to pray before a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux.

Pope Francis enters the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall in a wheelchair on May 5, 2022. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a Timeline of His Medical Issues in Recent Years

Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery under general anesthesia on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has said.

Pope Francis greeted pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, a few hours before he will be hospitalized for abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Hospitalized for Abdominal Surgery

Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery under general anesthesia on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has confirmed.

Today, June 7, We Celebrate St. Anthony Mary Gianelli

Anthony grew up in a poor but pious family in a small farming village in Lombardy, Italy. The owner of his family farm paid for Anthony's seminary education because he was such a promising student. 

Bishop Vusumuzi Francis Mazibuko with members of the Southern Africa Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) at his Episcopal Ordination on June 3. Credit: SACBC

“Shepherd who unites his flock”: Archbishop at Episcopal Consecration in South Africa

In exercising his Episcopal Ministry, the new Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma in South Africa will need to be “shepherd who unites the flock”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said.

Members of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) in Ghana. Credit: CYNESA

Network of Catholic Youth in Africa Commit to Protect “God’s handiwork” amid Pollution

Members of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) are committing to take initiatives that contribute to the protection of “God’s handiwork” amid environmental concerns. 

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen and Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka officially open the Good Samaritan Catholic Mission Hospital Tangulbei in the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru. Credit: ACI Africa

“A good relief”: Catholic Bishop on Launch of Spiritan-initiated Health Facility in Kenya

The launching of the Good Samaritan Catholic Mission Hospital Tangulbei in the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is “a good relief” for the people of God in area served by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Trinity Sunday Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Holy Trinity “should be our model” amid Challenge of Divisions: Archbishop in Nigeria

The communion and relationship of the persons of the Most Holy Trinity “should” inspire the cultivation of “unity and harmony” in Nigeria, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.

Pope Francis at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 31, 2023. | Vatican Media

Vatican: Pope Francis Has Checkup at Rome Hospital

Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital’s center for the elderly for a visit on Tuesday, according to Italian media reports.

Caritas Uganda conducts a press conference to mark the beginning of the world food safety day scheduled for 7 June 2023. Credit: Caritas Uganda

Caritas Uganda among Entities Decrying “rapidly increasing” Food Safety Concerns

Caritas Uganda, the humanitarian and development arm of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), is among entities raising alarm over food security concerns in the East African nation, which they are “rapidly increasing”. 

Some members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan'sJuba Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Men in South Sudanese Archdiocese Cautioned against Violence

The Catholic Bishop of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan has called on members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Metropolitan See to “shun violence” especially against women.

Pope Francis’ envoy to Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on June 6, 2023, finished a “brief but intense” two-day visit to Kyiv, which included a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. | Credit: Vatican News/YouTube

Papal Envoy to Ukraine Meets with President Zelenskyy, Concludes "intense" Visit

Pope Francis’ envoy to Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on Tuesday finished a “brief but intense” two-day visit to Kyiv, which included a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

A screenshot from Pope Francis' May 4 video message to young people attending World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. | Vatican Media

Here is Pope Francis’ Schedule for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon

Pope Francis’ schedule for his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 was published by the Vatican on Tuesday.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.

Today, June 6, We Celebrate St. Marcellin Champagnat

"All to Jesus through Mary, and all to Mary for Jesus.” - St. Marcellin Champagnat