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Pope Francis "has spoken differently" than Biden on Abortion: U.S. White House
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s Oct. 29 meeting with Pope Francis, a White House spokeswoman acknowledged on Wednesday that “the pope has spoken differently” than Biden on abortion.
Catholic Entity in Africa Makes “very urgent appeal” to Ban Kenyan Gay Film on Continent
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, is making a “very urgent appeal” to ban a gay documentary film produced in Kenya from being broadcast in other African countries.
Faith Leaders in Africa Decry “impunity of corporate, elite capture of African land”
Representatives of various Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in Africa have, in a joint statement, decried the “capture of African land and natural resources” by what they have called “private actors” and condemned the “impunity” enjoyed by those involved.
Mission Sunday a Challenge to “bring good news” and Hope: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
The celebration of Mission Sunday challenges Christians to be messengers of good news and hope, and not bearers of bad news of insecurity, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has said, and called for respect for human life.
Electronic Transmission of Poll Results “turning point” for Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
The adoption of the electoral law that will allow the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit poll results electronically is a turning point for Nigeria’s democracy, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Beatification of 127 Spanish Civil War Martyrs Shows "profound spiritual wealth"
Fr. Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War, were beatified this month in Córdoba.
Pressure Sudan’s Military to Value Human Life: Catholic Bishop to International Community
There is need for the international community to put pressure on the military in Sudan to show respect and value for human life, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said a day after the country’s army seized power in a coup.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “unhurt” after 10-day Captivity
The Nigerian Priest kidnapped October 13 in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia has regained freedom “unhurt”, his Local Ordinary has confirmed.
Confirmation of DR Congo’s Electoral Commission Head “endorsement of irregularity”: Bishop
The decision by President Félix Tshisekedi to confirm Denis Kadima as the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite opposition from the Catholic and Protestant churches amounts to endorsing an “irregularity”, a Catholic Bishop in the Central African nation has said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Urge Government to Support UN Treaty on Business, Human Rights
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are calling on the government of the East African nation to fully support the revised draft of the United Nations (UN) Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights at the ongoing negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Faith Leaders in Africa among Signatories to Joint “response to pandemic, climate crisis”
Faith-based leaders in Africa are among hundreds of “the high-level religious and spiritual leaders who have signed onto the Sacred People, Sacred Heart Statement”, calling for a joint response to the COVID-19 pandemic and “the climate crisis.”
Catholic Peace Foundation Expresses Concerns about Growing Instability in Eswatini
The leadership of the Catholic charity and peace foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has expressed concerns about the protracted political instability characterized by demonstrations and violence in Eswatini.
Double Efforts to Halt Menace of “terrorism, all banditry in Nigeria”: Christian Leaders
Nigeria’s Federal government needs “to double efforts” at all levels to stop the threat posed by terrorism and banditry in the country, Christian leaders in the West African nation have said.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Saddened by Persecution of Minorities in Africa, World
The persecution of religious minorities in Africa and the world is a cause for concern for religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius who are calling for togetherness.
Pope Francis Appeals That Migrants Not Be Sent Back to Unsafe Countries
Pope Francis called on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries.
Report Cases of GBV, Provide Healthcare to Victim: Catholic Nurses in Zimbabwe
The people of God in Zimbabwe can be part of the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) by helping victims seek health care services and reporting the cases to the authorities, Catholic nurses in the country’s Bulawayo Archdiocese have said.
Catholic Entity in Africa Launches Call to Stop “social engineering” through Gay Superman
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, has initiated an online campaign to stop the introduction of a new Superman, a superhero fictional character with a bisexual identity.
Christian HR Group Condemns Detention of Egyptian Quranic Blogger Who Challenged Extremism
The leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the release of an Islamic blogger in Egypt whose Quranic content challenged religious extremist narratives in the country.
"Our response to injustice, exploitation must be more than mere condemnation": Pope
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend.
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