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In Nigeria, “fasting, prayer” Declared in Honor of Murdered “simple, devout Pastor”
Following the January 20 killing of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of the State of Adamawa, the Catholic Bishop of Yola...
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Revival of South Sudan’s Ecumenical Network on Course, Church Officials Optimistic
A two-day forum bringing together members of the Ecumenical Network South Sudan (ENSS) in Juba has given hope to the revival of the religious entity that engages internal and external...
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Sunday of the Word of God: Kenyan Priest Urges Revival of Sunday School, Bible Stories
At a time when the Catholics across the globe are preparing for “the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God" on Sunday, January 26 as instituted through Pope Francis’...
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Urgent “need to sustain culture of genuine interreligious dialogue”: Nigerian Prelate
At a conference bringing together a section of members of Nigeria’s Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), the Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has recalled the challenges of religious...
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Pope Francis: Every Human Has An Irrepressible Dignity
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of each person’s dignity Friday in his message for World Communications Day.
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VP Pence and Pope Francis discuss US Pro-life Movement During Vatican Meeting
As the March for Life got underway in Washington, DC, Pope Francis and Vice President Mike Pence met in the Vatican Friday to discuss the Church's commitment to the pro-life...
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Uganda Most Hospitable for Refugees, Hosts Most Displaced in the Region: Jesuits’ Report
The East African nation of Uganda is the most welcoming and hospitable country in the region for vulnerable refugees and immigrants seeking sanctuary from neighboring countries, members of the Society...
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First-Ever Congress of Clergy in Ivory Coast Planned for July, Donations Requested
The Episcopal Commission for Clergy, Seminaries and Pastoral Care of Vocations in the West African nation of Ivory Coast has announced an Extraordinary Congress on the life and ministry of...
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Nuncio Encourages Bishops in Southern Africa to “become models of the joy of Christ”
At the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Bishops in Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland, the Papal representative in the region, Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells outlined, on Wednesday, January 22, five...
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Jesuits in Africa Commit “to welcome, protect, promote, seek integration of migrants”
At the conclusion of a three-day conference in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, participants, mainly Jesuits ministering in Africa and Madagascar and their collaborators, resolved to show hospitality to migrants, refugees and...
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Suspension Revoked For Vatican’s Financial Watchdog Authority
The new head of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) announced Thursday that the Vatican’s internal financial watchdog’s suspension from an international group has been revoked, and the AIF can...
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Pope Francis Wants 'holistic approach' to Middle East, UN Security Council Told
Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue in the region, a senior Vatican diplomat told the United...
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To Mark Centenary of Focolare Founder’s Birthday, Members Recall Her “unity” Legacy
On Wednesday, January 22, the centenary birthday of Italian-born Chiara Lubich who founded the Focolare Movement, various members have reflected on the significance of this celebration and recounted her legacy...
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Why the Southern Africa Bishops’ New Pastoral Plan is Important
As the Church leaders in Botswana, South Africa, and Swaziland prepare to officially launch their new Pastoral Plan this Sunday, January 26, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’...
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“It is an affordable good quality education”: Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan
In a country with high levels of illiteracy, the provision of education by Catholic Church institutions is helping in guaranteeing a future of many young people amid challenges occasioned by...
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Pope Francis: Christians Can Unite in Welcoming Migrants, Each Other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
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Pope Francis Condemns Clerics Who Use Money to Advance their Careers
In a homily Tuesday, Pope Francis condemned priests and bishops who use money to advance their careers.
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African Church Leaders Condemn Chemical Abortion Tests on Burkinabé Women
After research initiatives on the effectiveness of abortion-inducing tablets for women who are at least 12 weeks pregnant failed to take off in the U.S., a research organization based in...
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Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan: Contribution to Nation Building, Challenges
Since the founder of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus and the Comboni Missionary Sisters (Verona Fathers and Sisters), Italian-born St. Daniel Comboni launched his plan “save Africa...
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Nuns in Burkina Faso Providing Safe Haven for Victims of Ongoing Violence
Days after reports cited West African-based official of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) calling upon stakeholders in the African Sahel region to go beyond military intervention and address the root causes...
