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Mauritius’ Religious Leaders Commit to Help People Adversely Affected by COVID-19 Lockdown
Members of the Council of Religions in Mauritius have pledged to continue reaching out to the people of God who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 lockdown in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ 30th Birthday Celebrated by Parishes Across World
Catholic parishes across Italy and as far away as the Philippines celebrated what would have been the 30th birthday of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Monday.
South Sudanese Clergy Arrested after Bishop-elect’s Shooting to Answer Instigation Charges
The three South Sudanese Catholic Clerics arrested following the shooting of the Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan are expected to be among those charged for “instigating” the two gunmen who shot Msgr. Christian Carlassare, a government official involved in the investigation has told ACI Africa.
African Scholars Highlight Clericalism, Patriarchy among Instruments of Abuse in Church
Clericalism and patriarchy are among the instruments used to advance abuse in the Catholic Church and society, African scholars participating in the ongoing virtual colloquium, which members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) spearheaded have said.
Caritas Internationalis Urges Protection for Migrants After Boat Capsizes off Libyan Coast
Following the capsizing of a boat off the coast of Libya, the April 22-23 incident that left at least 130 migrants dead, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has called for the setting up of mechanisms to safeguard the rights of migrants.
Papal Foundation Announces $9m in Grants for Charitable Projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in the coming year.
"A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ": Pope Francis at Regina Caeli Address
It is our task as Christians to proclaim the good news of the Gospel and to bear the good fruit of love in the world, Pope Francis said at his Regina caeli address on Sunday.
Missionaries in Ethiopia Giving Women in Complicated Relationships Second Chance in Life
A Catholic Missionary Nun in Ethiopia’s Apostolic Prefecture of Robe is helping women in abusive relationships, those who have had children with several men, and others in various complicated relationships to become self-reliant.
Pope Francis Praying for Catholic Bishop-elect Shot in South Sudan
Pope Francis is praying for Msgr. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, who was shot in both legs in the early hours of Monday, April 26.
Malawian Catholic Church Leader Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination amid Low Turnout
A Malawian Catholic Church leader has sought to encourage his compatriots to receive the COVID-19 vaccine amid reported low turnout in the vaccination centers.
Vatican Adds Seven Invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Vatican's divine worship office announced Saturday the addition of seven new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph.
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis Asks Mary to Intercede for End to Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed a rosary Saturday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, imploring the Virgin Mary to intercede for healing for the sick, comfort for the grieving, and hope for the future.
Bishops in Southern Africa Urge Regional Community to Intervene in Mozambique’s Crisis
Catholic Bishops from nine countries in Southern Africa under their umbrella body of the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are calling on the regional economic blocs to focus their attention on the ongoing crisis in Mozambique owing to the protracted violence.
Nigerian Priest Highlights Plight of Victims, Survivors of Abuse in Religious Communities
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has, at a virtual colloquium, which members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have spearheaded, highlighted the plight of victims and survivors of abuse in religious communities whose experiences “leaves one speechless and devastated.”
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop for Madagascar’s Tsiroanomandidy Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Gabriel Randrianantenaina Bishop for the Diocese of Tsiroanomandidy in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar.
Salesians in Rwanda Seeking Support to Protect Dignity of Vulnerable Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Rwanda are seeking financial help from people of goodwill to help them protect children at risk in the Great Rift Valley nation.
Pope Francis Amends Law to Allow Vatican City Court to Judge Cardinals, Bishops
Pope Francis on Friday amended part of a law issued last year regulating Vatican City’s judicial system, now allowing the court of first instance to rule on criminal trials of bishops and cardinals.
Head of Catholic Doctors in Kenya Mourned as Passionate Pro-lifer, Strong Defender of Life
Catholic doctors and social activists in Kenya are mourning the passing on of Dr. Stephen Kimotho Karanja, describing him as a man of strong conviction and a defender of the sanctity of human life.
Civil Societies in South Sudan “deeply concerned about” Attack on Foreign Clergy in Rumbek
Members of Civil Society entities in South Sudan under their umbrella body, the Civil Society Organizations Network (CiSON) have expressed deep concerns about attacks on foreign clergy ministering in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek.
“Christians have gradually been marginalized”: Apostolic Administrator in Somalia
The minority Christian population in Somalia has been gradually marginalized, the Apostolic Administrator of the country’s only Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has said.
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