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How Catholic Priest “collected material” for Book on History of Catholic Church in Kenya
A member of the Clergy of Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese has recounted how he gathered content for his new book about the history of the Catholic Church in Kenya that Paulines Publications Africa published.
Missionary Congregation Confirms Kidnapping of German Catholic Priest in Mali
Members of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) have confirmed the kidnapping of Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre, a Catholic Priest of German nationality who went missing on Sunday, November 20 in a suspected forceful abduction.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Youth to “show solidarity” with the Displaced amid Insecurity
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged young people in his Episcopal See to be in solidarity with the displaced persons amid insecurity in the Eastern part of the country.
Pope Francis Removes Caritas Internationalis Leaders, Appoints Temporary Administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s management.
Pope Francis Meets Jewish Leaders As They launch Initiative to Strengthen Catholic-Jewish
Pope Francis met with international Jewish leaders on Tuesday as they launched an initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds.
Pope Francis Declares July 28 Feast Day of Comboni Priest Who Ministered in Uganda
The Feast Day of Blessed Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Priest who served in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu for years will be July 28.
“Distasteful, disrespectful”, Archbishop in Kenya Faults State Official’s Remarks on GMO
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has termed as “distasteful and disrespectful to Kenyans” the remarks, which the country’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Trade and Industrialization made on the legalization of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) foods.
Nigeria Needs “Christ-like leader”, Ready to Die for People of God: Catholic Archbishop
The Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has said that the West African nation stands in need of a leader after the example of Jesus Christ, aware of the challenges of the people of God and prepared to make sacrifices for the common good, including laying down his or her own life.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Young People to “live according to the Beatitudes”
The Archbishop of Nairobi has encouraged young people under his pastoral care to strive to “live according to the Beatitudes”, which he described as the identity of Christians.
Pope Francis Chooses Papal Ambassador to Lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a papal ambassador and expert in Eastern languages and literature to lead the Vatican Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.
“I pray for their redemption”, Catholic Girl Tortured by Boko Haram in Nigeria Says
A Nigerian Catholic girl who was forced to watch as his father was beheaded, after which she was captured and tortured for days has forgiven his tormentors, saying that she prays for the militants’ redemption.
Moral Decay, Poverty, Unemployment among Concerns Zambia’s Catholic Bishops Want Addressed
Moral decay, high poverty levels, and unemployment in Zambia are among issues of national concern that the Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation want addressed.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions Youth against “being misled to do bad things”
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has cautioned young people in the East-Central African nation against “being misled” to engage in bad behavior.
National Peace Committee Officials in Nigeria Concerned about Violent Election Campaigns
Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have raised concern over violent election campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 polls.
Pope Francis: Through the Paradox of the Cross, Jesus "embraced our death"
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms to embrace all people and everything about them, including their death, pain, and weakness.
Vatican Conference Examines History of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
The Congregation of Propaganda Fide — a Vatican department dedicated to the Church’s missionary activity — is celebrating its 400th anniversary. A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global impact today.
Synod on Synodality Call to Heal “wounds of violence, division”: Bishop in South Sudan
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is a call to heal “wounds of violence and division” that the people of God in South Sudan have experiences, the Bishop of the country’s Rumbek Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Joint Effort in Addressing Insecurity “misfortune”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have cautioned against the sole reliance on the military in addressing the “misfortune” of insecurity in the Southern African nation, and called for joint efforts.
Provide Holistic Education, Orienting Learners “to be human”: Malawian Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Dedza Diocese in Malawi is calling on all institutions of learning to provide holistic education, the kind that orients learners in human and Christian formation, fostering the spirit of responsibility.
“Rejoice because we have suffered enough”: Bishop-elect in South Sudan to Citizens
The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to look beyond the challenges they have experienced in the past as a result of protracted violent conflict and to cheer up.
