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Today, May 12, We Celebrate St. Epiphanius of Salamis
On May 12 the Catholic Church honors Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, an early monk, bishop and Church Father known for his extensive learning and defense of Catholic teachings in the fourth century.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has announced the passing on Fr. Joseph Akete Bako who was kidnapped from the Archdiocese in March.
“Show mercy”, Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Appeals to Kidnappers Holding Woman
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdioceses of Bamenda in Cameroon is appealing to people who kidnapped a woman in the Archdiocese to have mercy on her and to allow her to go back home to her loved ones.
Pray for Success of Planned Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan: Bishop-elect
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has called for prayers for the success of the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation.
African Scholars Hoping for Lengthy Synodality Beyond October 2023 Synod of Bishops
A working group of theologians, professionals, and academics who participated in a symposium that the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) organized on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality have exuded confidence that the synodal deliberations will live beyond the October 2023 Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis Meets Wives of Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting to Defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Mauritius Presents Community Garden Project, Urges Support
Officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in Mauritius have presented a project that seeks to alleviate poverty and misery among the population through community gardens.
Catholic Nun in Nigeria Blames Country’s Woes on Illiteracy, Ignorance, Poverty
A Catholic Nun in Nigeria has said that the challenges the West African country is facing, including insecurity, can be addressed by eliminating illiteracy and ignorance especially among young people as well as poverty.
Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong Released on Bail: Report
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest.
Vatican Following News of the Arrest of Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong "with concern"
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’
Roads in Nigeria Impassable amid Increased Kidnappings, Catholic Bishop Says
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Bomadi has decried the deteriorating security in various parts of the country, noting that traveling by road has become a risky endeavor for the people.
Today, May 11, We Celebrate St. Ignatius of Laconi
St. Ignatius of Laconi was a Capuchin Friar. He was born in 1701 and died in 1781. He was canonized 1951 by Pius XII.
Plenary of Catholic Bishops in West Africa “great force of solidarity”: Religious Brother
The coming together of Catholic Bishops under the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) for their fourth Plenary Assembly was a “great force of solidarity” and a move towards togetherness, a Religious Brother has said.
Papal Dais in Juba, South Sudan, to be “ready by mid-June”, Bishops’ Conference Official
The Papal dais under construction in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, is to be ready by the middle of next month, the Social Communication Coordinator of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) said in an interview.
Nigerian Church “providing relief assistance” after Attack on Villages, Killing of Dozens
Victims of a recent attack on villages in Nigeria’s Zamfara State that resulted in the death of dozens and displacement of thousands are receiving “relief assistance” from the Church, a Catholic Priest ministering in the Diocese of Sokoto has told ACI Africa.
Dream to Have a Catholic Priest in “every family”, Cleric in Namibia Says
A Catholic Priest in Namibia’s Archdiocese of Windhoek has, in his message on Vocation Sunday, urged the people of God in the Southwestern African country to dream of having a Priest from every family.
Pope Francis Invites Grandparents to Join a "spiritual and non-violent revolution"
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
ICC Engaging “in political games with victims of atrocity”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is engaging “in political games with victims of atrocity” in Nigeria, representatives of Christian leaders in the West African nation have said.
Revised Book in Zimbabwe Highlights Catholic Church Response to Country’s Injustices
A revised book on Zimbabwe’s political history seeks to use the social teaching of the Catholic Church to educate the people of God in the country on the Church’s response to injustices after the reign of President Robert Mugabe, the author of the book has said.
Be “a servant leader, not a dictator”: Catholic Priest to Authorities in South Sudan
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese is calling on the leaders in the East-Central African country to be at the service of the people and not dictators.
