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Eid al-Fitr 2025: Catholic Bishops in Niger Urge Christians, Muslims to “unite to overcome evil and hatred”
Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a moment for Christians and Muslims to unite in overcoming evil and hatred, Catholic Bishops in Niger have said.
“This must stop”: Participants in Planned Protests in Nigerian Catholic Diocese Call for End to Abductions, Killings
Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi have emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the Clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees.
“Action is needed now”: Caritas Zambia Calls for Establishment of Specialized Courts to Handle Child Defilement Cases
Caritas Zambia has urged the Zambian government to establish fast-track courts specifically designed to expedite the trial of child defilement cases, which are reportedly on the rise in the Southern African nation.
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus Heals Our Wounds So We Can Love Others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments of healing.”
Today, March 30, We Celebrate St. John Climacus
St. John Climacus was born around the year 525 in Palestine. As a youth, he excelled in his studies and was highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge.
Africa’s Catholic Journalists Urged to Foster “better, appropriate” Reporting on Migrants, Refugees
Catholic journalists in Africa will do well to steer off news negativity on migrants and refugees and instead have them portrayed in “a better and appropriate” manner, Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania has appealed.
UK Christian Entity, Civil Rights Groups Want Sudan Situation Listed “full-fledged agenda item” at Planned EU Meeting
As the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan nears two years since it started, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has joined civil rights organizations in petitioning the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs ministers to include the Northeast African nation “as a full-fledged agenda item” at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for April 14.
Catholic Priest Abducted from Owerri in Nigeria Regains Freedom, Chancellor Appreciates “fraternal solidarity, prayers”
Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed.
Caritas Day 2025 in Angola: Catholic Bishop Urges Active Participation in Caritas’ Mission of Charity
The President of Caritas Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to practice charity through concrete actions.
Hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy Priests Gather in Rome, Pope Francis Lauds their Witnessing “to paternal face of God”
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
Today, March 29, We Celebrate St. Joseph of Arimathea
St. Joseph of Arimathea is a disciple of Jesus Christ who is mentioned in each account of the Passion narrative. After the Passion of the Lord, Joseph, a member of the Jewish council went to Pilate and asked for possession of the body of Jesus. After receiving this permission, Joseph had Jesus laid in a nearby tomb.
South Sudan’s Faith Leaders Meet President for Prayers amid Brewing Conflict, Advisories to Non-Locals
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has held a meeting with faith leaders in the East-Central African nation to re-affirm his commitment to restoring peace in the country that is facing renewed conflict with the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar.
At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the Lord in His service, the homilist at his burial has said.
Catholic Men in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese Lauded for “essential role as leaders, advocates for change”
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has praised Catholic men in the Archdiocese of Freetown for their vital role as leaders and agents of change, recognizing their ability to contribute to both spiritual growth and socio-economic development.
Missionaries of Mercy Priests Pope Francis Commissioned in 2016 Gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese of New York.
Pope Francis’ Recovery Progresses as Vatican Appoints New Librarian, Polish President Visits
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.
Saint of the day: Today, March 28, We Celebrate St. Sixtus III, Pope
Not much is known about the history and youth of St. Sixtus, but we do know that he was born in Rome, Italy and ascended to the papacy in 432.
Ethiopia “could be engulfed in a very bloody confrontation”: Catholic Bishop on Brewing Tension in Tigray Region
Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat which covers the Tigray region in Ethiopia’s northernmost territory is warning of “a very bloody confrontation” that might involve Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Reflecting on 10 Years of Laudato Si: Uganda’s Kampala Catholic Archdiocese, Partners Plan Workshop
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is organizing a workshop to examine the milestones the Archdiocese has achieved since the unveiling of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, about 10 years ago.
Jesuit Entity Recounts Impact of Addressing Gender Inequality, Nurturing Female Leaders at Kenyan Refugee Camp
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) with the mission to accompany, serve, and engage in advocacy “on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons” is addressing the challenge of inequality and nurturing female leaders at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya.
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