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Catholic Priest in Ukraine Shares How Caritas is Helping Children Find Shelter
‘In my house, we have 37 people,’ Father Vyacheslav Grynevych said.
Catholic Entity Urges World Leaders to Involve Global South in Climate Change Decisions
An official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has urged world leaders from developed countries to involve nations in the Global South in making decisions on issues of climate change.
Think Carefully Before Instituting Ban on Importation: Jesuit Scholars to Zambia’s Leaders
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have called on the Zambian government to study the effects of a ban on imports to the Southern African nation before instituting such a move.
Vatican Introduces Three Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees
Pope Francis approved the change.
Jesuit Institute South Africa Urges Government to Cut Ties with “imperialist” Putin Regime
Officials of the Jesuit Institute South Africa have called upon the country’s government to cut its diplomatic ties with the regime of Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, among other actions against the Eastern European nation that launched a military invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Attacks on Him “total interference” in His Governance
Bishop Michael Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has bemoaned recent attacks on him through a variety of communication channels saying the negative sentiments are “signs of total interference” in the governance of his Episcopal See.
Not Observing Lent Empties Christianity of “authentic power, identity”: Nigerian Bishop
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has urged Christians to observe Lent, saying failure to take part in the 40-day period characterized by prayer, fasting and almsgiving undermines the “authentic power and identity” of Christianity.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Byumba Diocese, Rwanda
Pope Francis appoints Mons. Papias Musengamana Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in Rwanda.
"They pray all day long": How Religious Sisters are Helping Needy amid Conflict in Ukraine
Sisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for “joint advocacy” in Countering Xenophobia
Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for “joint advocacy” in countering xenophobic sentiments in South Africa.
“Stop misleading politicians by endorsements”, Nigerian Bishop Urges Religious Leaders
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged religious leaders in the West African country to refrain from endorsing politicians and termed such moves as “misleading”.
Create “policies that include women” in Lesotho, Catholic Social Justice Official to State
Mamokhantso Refiloe Nkune of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the government to create labor “policies and laws that include women” in the mining industry.
Pope Francis Appeals for End to "tragic" Ukraine Conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.
Ensure Access to Information Bill is Enacted: Zambia’s Faith, Civil Leaders to Government
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO), Access to Information (ATI) Coalition on Zambia, are calling on the country’s leadership to make every effort to ensure the ATI Bill is enacted into law as soon as possible.
Catholic Entity Says Partnership in Response to DR Congo Volcanic Eruption “a success”
The partnership in response to the volcanic eruption that occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Goma town, which borders Rwanda's Rubavu District was successful, officials of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, have said.
Implement Strong, Justice Mechanisms to Tackle Exploitation in Africa: Catholic Entities
Officials of various Catholic entities with presence in Africa are calling for the establishment of “strong and effective mechanisms” that would allow easy access to justice in cases where foreign large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) violate the rights of Africans.
Bishops in Malawi Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Hundreds after Tropical Storm Ana
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have launched a program to reach out to at least 500 victims of the Tropical Storm Ana, which affected parts of the Southern African country.
Salesians in Rwandan Diocese Empowering Vulnerable Children Through Vocational Training
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Rwanda are reaching out to vulnerable children through vocational training initiatives being realized at St. John Bosco Parish and Salesian Vocational Training Center in Rango in the country’s Butare Diocese.
Ukrainian Catholic Leader: "No one has the right to stay silent"
“Today I ask everyone who will listen to us, everyone who will hear our voice from our bleeding Kyiv: fight for peace,” the Ukrainian Catholic leader said.
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