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St. Josephine Bakhita Sculpture Shines Light on Reality of Human Trafficking
The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8.
Indian Bishop, Priests Arrested for Illegal Sand Mining Operations on Church-owned Land
A Catholic bishop and several priests have reportedly been arrested in India for illegal mining operations on land owned by the diocese.
Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa Calls for Human Trafficking Education in Schools
A Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa is advocating for the introduction of human trafficking education in schools as a key way of combatting the vice.
Catholic Priest Assassinated in DRCongo Remembered for “pastoral enthusiasm, availability"
The late Fr. Richard Masivi Kasereka who was “assassinated” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) hours after participating in the celebration of the World Day of Consecrated Life on February 2 has been eulogized as a Priest who was available and open to the mission of Christ with “pastoral enthusiasm”.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Republic of Congo and Gabon
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Javier Herrera Corona as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Congo and Gabon and assigned him the Titular See of Vulturara in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Human Life in Nigeria “reduced to an abysmally all-time-low”: Bishops in Lagos Province
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have bemoaned “senseless killings” in the country saying human life in the West African nation “has been reduced to an abysmally all-time-low owing to insecurity and other criminality across the land.”
Don’t "remain barricaded in the sacristy": Pope Francis to Priests
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago.
Christian Charity Calls for Support in Strategizing against Militias in Nigeria
Terrorists in Nigeria have scaled up their activities, killing large numbers of innocent civilians using high-end military equipment especially in Southern Kaduna communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has observed, and called for global cooperation in stemming violence in communities that are most affected in the West African country.
Nun in South Africa Lauds Pope Francis for Spotlighting Women Religious in February Prayer
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded Pope Francis for putting a spotlight on women Religious in his prayer intention for February this year.
Catholic Peace Foundation Faults Eswatini Government for Silence amid Growing Upheaval
Many parts of Eswatini are experiencing renewed unrests, arrests and tortures of pro-democracy activists, Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has reported and faulted the country’s government for maintaining silence amid a deteriorating political, economic and social situation in the Southern African Kingdom.
Criminal Elements Threatening Survival of Private Universities: Archbishop in Nigeria
Insecurity in Nigeria, which is characterized by attacks and other criminal activities, threatens the survival of private universities in the West African nation, a Catholic Archbishop in the country said.
Faith, Civil Leaders in Zambia Want Lenders to “agree to a large-scale debt cancellation”
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia are calling on those who have loaned the Southern African nation money, whether private or other governments, to consider cancelling the loans in what they term “a large-scale debt cancellation”.
Rayan, Boy Stuck in a Well in Morocco, Shows Beauty of "saints next door": Pope Francis
When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer on the rescue efforts.
Jesus Wants to Enter Our Emptiness, Pope Francis in Sunday Public Message
When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Make Religious Communities “homes, schools of communion”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
Consecrated persons in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been encouraged to make their respective communities “homes and schools of communion” amid “great crisis of fraternity and recognition of the other.”
Situation in Parts of Malawi “really dire” Following Tropical Storm Ana: Church Official
The people of God in Malawi’s Southern and Central regions are living in distress at the camps where they are seeking refuge following Tropical Storm Ana, the National Coordinator of the development arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has said.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Religious Leaders against “prophesying” Poll Results
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has cautioned religious leaders in the West African country against “prophesying electoral victory” and instead stand up for citizens’ rights.
Christian Community in Egypt Marking Martyrdom of 21 Christians Killed by Jihadists
A community in Egypt’s Diocese of Minya has embarked on a 15-day commemoration of the martyrdom of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians who were murdered in 2015 by Daesh jihadists.
Winter Olympics Close to Pope Francis' Heart, Says Vatican Sports Official
As the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing on Friday, a Vatican official who oversees sports matters has said the Olympic and Paralympic Games are close to Pope Francis’ heart.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon says Diocese Struggling to Survive “in a Boko Haram zone”
The Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yagoua Diocese has decried rising Boko Haram insurgency in the Northern part of the country that he says has become the epicenter of militant activities in the Central African nation.
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