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Torture of Detainees in Mauritius “frightening violation of basic human rights”: Cardinal
The reported police torture of detainees in Mauritius is a “frightening violation of basic human rights”, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese, Maurice Cardinal Piat, has said.
On Global Day of Parents, Salesian Entity Highlights Family Initiatives in South Sudan
On the occasion of the Global Day of Parents marked Wednesday, June 1, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has highlighted initiatives toward parents and children around the world, including South Sudan.
Guarding "dead traditions" is Dangerous for the Church’s Life: Pope Francis
The pope was speaking to participants in an international conference on education.
Bring the Love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart "to the ends of the earth": Pope Francis
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Old age a Time to Rediscover Trust in the Lord: Pope Francis
The pope was speaking at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Church Leaders in South Sudan to Foster Reconciliation “before the Holy Father comes”
Church leaders in South are to organize ecumenical prayer sessions aimed at fostering reconciliation in the country ahead of the pastoral visit of Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.
Insecurity in North Kivu Province Cause for Concern for Catholic Bishops in DR Congo
The situation of insecurity in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country who are calling on those involved in the violent conflict to come “to their senses and seek dialogue”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Announce “with deep sorrow” Death of Colleague
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, “with deep sorrow”, announced the death of their 89-year-old colleague, who had retired from the pastoral care of Ghana’s Tamale Archdiocese in 2009 at the age of 76.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Launch Drought Appeal Initiative to Address Food Crisis
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have launched a drought appeal initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help families affected by drought in about 15 Catholic Dioceses of the East African country.
Church Leaders in Nigerian State Condemn Muslim Clerics’ Threats to Christians
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State, have condemned the utterances by a section of Muslim clerics who they say are attempting “to instigate religious unrest”.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Hours after Christian Leaders Appeal to President, Head of Methodist Church Released
The Head of the Methodist Church in Nigeria who had been reportedly kidnapped last Sunday, May 29 has regained freedom hours after officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) issued a statement appealing to the country’s President to give “an express order” to security officers to have “clerics and other innocent Nigerians” released immediately.
Camillians Training Farmers in Kenya’s Semi-arid Areas to Be "drivers of own development”
Members of the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camillians), are training farmers in Sabalani area, one of the semi-arid parts of Kenya's Baringo County that is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, to become “drivers of their own development”.
Vatican Unveils Schedule for the 2022 World Meeting of Families in June
The 10th World Meeting of Families will be held in Rome on June 22-26.
Kenyan Government to Collaborate with Catholic Media Houses in Capacity Building: Official
An official of the Kenyan government has said that the ministry in which he serves is ready to “work together” with Catholic Media Houses in the country to foster capacity building of Catholic journalists for better communication.
On World Hunger Day, Caritas Calls for “long-term solutions to avert imminent food crisis”
On the occasion of World Hunger Day marked May 28, Caritas Internationalis (CI) underscored the “urgent need for long-term sustainable solutions” backed up by stakeholders’ political will to prevent “an unprecedented global food crisis”.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Alleged Malpractices in Country’s Party Primaries
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried alleged political misconduct in the country’s ongoing party primaries ahead of the February 2023 elections, noting that some aspirants have bribed their way to victory.
Let’s Report Differently “from secular media agencies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have challenged communicators who profess the Catholic faith to take into account their Christian faith when reporting.
Vatican Offers Plenary Indulgence for Visiting the Elderly on Grandparents’ Day on July 24
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24.
Nigeria Needs a Stronger Psycho-Spiritual Support System: Founder of Catholic Entity
Everyone in Nigeria needs psycho-spiritual support owing to the country’s political and economic instability that has plunged the population into depression and other forms of mental challenges, the founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) has said.
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