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Not “any impact”: Catholic Terrorism Expert on Religious Delegation to U.S. Over Sahel
The planned visit to the United States (U.S) by a section of religious leaders from West Africa to discuss the protracted insecurity in the Sahel region that dates back to January 2012 “will not have any impact”, a Nigerian Catholic Priest with specialization in matters insecurity and terrorism has said.
Empower Persons with Disabilities in Sierra Leone’s Polls: Church Entity to Authorities
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on authorities in the West African nation to ensure that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are adequately empowered to participate in the country’s elections slated for June 24.
Today, March 21, We Celebrate St. Nicholas of Flue
Today, the universal church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas of Flue. During his lifetime, the Swiss saint had 10 children, became a hermit and later prevented a civil war.
“There was no kidnapping”: Catholic Bishop on Reported Abduction of CAR Cardinal
Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Central African Republic (CAR) was not abducted, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said, and faulted media reports that a ransom has been paid to secure the release of the Archbishop of CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese.
“Slippery road to anarchy”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Politicians’ Utterances, Moves
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned government and opposition politicians in the East African nation against utterances and actions that incite citizens to violence.
Archbishop Urges Nigeria’s Electoral Commission to “live above board, redeem reputation”
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to seize the opportunity of the Gubernatorial polls to redeem its “damaged reputation.”
Pope Francis Appoints Vicar Apostolic for South Africa’s Ingwavuma Vicariate
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Vusumuzi Francis Mazibuko as the new Vicar Apostolic for the Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma in South Africa.
“Deep joy”: SECAM on Appointment of Member to Preparatory Commission of Synod
The Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has expressed “deep joy” following the appointment of the Symposium’s First Vice President to the newly established Preparatory Commission of the Synod on Synodality.
“God will return you someday”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop to IDPs in Abuja
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has expressed optimism that victims of extremist attacks who fled from Northern Nigeria and are now living in communities served by his Metropolitan See will “someday” enjoy peace and tranquility back in their homeland.
The Last Diplomat from the Vatican Leaves Nicaragua
The Holy See reported on Saturday that the Vatican’s diplomatic headquarters in Nicaragua was forced to close.
Salesians in Ghana Providing Psychological Help to Youth Aimed at Family Reintegration
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ghana are, in partnership with a Salesian-run entity, providing psychological support to at-risk children aimed at realizing their integration in families.
Today, March 20, We Celebrate St. Herbert
Not much is known about the life of St. Herbert, other than he was a Hermit of England and a good friend of St. Cuthbert.
Resource Team for Africa Proposes Synodality as Way to Heal Africa’s Deep-seated Wounds
Synodality, an invitation for the people of God to journey together irrespective of their differences, which the International Theological Commission defined as “the action of the Spirit in the communion of the Body of Christ and in the missionary journey of the People of God” can facilitate the healing of Africa’s deep wounds, member of the resource team that is working to deepen synodal engagements have said.
South Sudan’s Church Leaders Recommit to “prophetic stance against violence, injustice”
Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, expressed their recommitment to fostering “the gospel nonviolence” in the East-Central African nation, pledging to have “a prophetic stance against violence and injustice”.
Catholic Entity Warns of “a rapidly unfolding humanitarian catastrophe” in Somalia
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has warned that Somalia is facing a humanitarian catastrophe amid a protracted drought.
“Happy with initiative”: Beneficiary of Water Project in South Sudanese Catholic Diocese
Beneficiaries of a “safe and clean drinking water” project being realized in a partnership between the Sudan Relief Fund (SRF) and South Sudan’s the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) have expressed their appreciation for the initiative.
Pope Francis: The Differences of Others are an Occasion to Love Better
We should treat the physical and social differences of others as a chance to love, not as an inconvenience, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on Sunday.
How a Forgotten Nun’s Visions Shed "new light" on the Life of St. Joseph
St. Joseph does not have any words recorded in sacred Scripture, but the published meditations of an 18th-century Italian nun offer the chance to imagine the details of the Holy Family’s daily life as it might have been from the perspective of the foster father of Jesus.
Today, March 19, We Celebrate St. Joseph
St. Joseph is honored with feast days throughout the Liturgical Year. This feast encourages us to look at Joseph's role as husband and head of the Holy Family.
“In solidarity”: Catholic Bishop in Zambia Appeals for Malawi’s Cyclone Freddy Victims
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola in Zambia is appealing for donations among the people of God in his Episcopal See in view of reaching out to those affected by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi where at least 300 people have lost their lives.
