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Pope Francis Appoints New Prefect of Vatican Archives
The Vatican Apostolic Archive contains 53 miles of shelving preserving documentation preserving important documents for the Church dating to the eighth century.
“An extension of the suffering of the people”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Proposed Extension of Transitional Govt
An extension of the mandate of South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity will only serve to prolong the suffering of the people of God in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
After Malawian Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriages, Catholic Prolifers in U.S. Laud “wisdom of Africa”
Human Life International (HLI), the world’s largest pro-life and pro-family Catholic apostolate, has applauded Malawi’s Constitutional Court for rejecting same-sex marriages, noting that the move depicts “the wisdom of Africa.”
“First Salesian from African continent”: Kenyan-born Priest Appointed Vice-Rector of Salesian Pontifical University
The Rector Major of the Salesians of Saint Don Bosco (SDB) has appointed Kenyan-born Fr. Prof. Kevin Otieno Mwandha as the new Vice-Rector of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome.
“Sanctity does not come by chance”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges Youths to Practice Christian Faith
Young people in Tanzania’s Metropolitan See of Tabora have been called upon to put their Christian faith in practice in their strive for holiness.
50,000 Altar Servers Headed to Rome for Meeting this Month
The German Bishops’ Conference stated in a July 2 press release the theme for the 13th pilgrimage is “With You,” an expression taken from the Book of Isaiah.
Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Namibia for Move to Make Same-sex Marriages Illegal in Proposed Marriage Bill 2024
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have commended the government of Namibia for the proposed Marriage Bill 2024 that seeks to make same-sex marriages illegal in the Southern African nation.
Vatican Excommunicates Former Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S. for Schism
The Vatican has officially excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced Friday.
Salesians in Sierra Leone Embark on Months of Campaign against Gender-Based Violence
Members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Sierra Leone have launched a countrywide campaign against gender-based violence in the West African nation.
“Uncontrolled exploitation”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Protection of Mayombe Forest from Greedy Foreigners
Mayombe forest, the world’s second most extensive forest after the Amazon is being exploited by mainly foreigners, who have “no limits to their appetites”, Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has lamented.
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Commit to Creating “safe, nurturing church environment” for Minors
Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have expressed their commitment to realizing an environment that ensures the safeguarding of minors and vulnerable adults in their respective Episcopal Sees.
“Hard to leave”: Transferred Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Pens Moving Letter to Diocese after New Appointment
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek has penned a moving letter to the people of God in the South Sudanese Episcopal See, expressing how hard it is for him to leave them following his transfer.
Official of Catholic Professionals in Kenya Highlights Gen Z “strategies” in Anti-Government Protests
The president of the Kenya Movement of Catholic Professionals (KMCP) has highlighted some of the “strategies” Kenya’s youth have employed in the demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which they successfully spearheaded in June.
Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana Lauded for “exemplary service, unwavering faith”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have paid tribute to Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in the West African nation, for his dedication and unwavering faith.
Why are there no papal audiences during July?
The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the pontiff carries out his spiritual retreat.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in South Sudan, Transfers Catholic Bishop of Rumbek as Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan and appointed Bishop Christian Carlassare, who is currently serving as the Local Ordinary of the country’s Rumbek Diocese as its pioneer Bishop.
Church Leaders in Nigeria Condemn “senseless act of violence” as Scores Die in Suicide Attacks
Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about the June 29 suicide attacks in the country’s Borno State that left dozens dead, and described the attacks as “senseless acts of violence”.
Plans Underway to Fly Remains of Italian Catholic Bishop to Sierra Leone for Burial
To fulfill one of Bishop Giorgio Biguzzi’s wishes, plans are underway to bring the remains of the Bishop who died on Monday, July 1 to Sierra Leone for burial.
Catholic Priests in Guinea-Bissau Urge Government to Show Commitment in Fight against Drug Trafficking
Catholic Priests in Guinea-Bissau have expressed concern about the surge in drug trafficking in the country and called on the government to show that it is committed to fighting the vice.
Vatican to Publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality Meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be presented July 9.
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