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Church Vitality “depends on your participation”: Mauritian Cardinal in Message for Synod
The need for the people of God in Mauritius to fully participate in the upcoming Synod on Synodality has been emphasized by the Bishop of Mauritius’ Port-Louis Diocese.
Today, October 8, We Celebrate St.Thais
Saint Thais was a penitent woman of Egypt in the fourth century. While little is known of her life, she was a sinful woman converted by a monk, perhaps Paphnutius of Thebes, who then lived three years in a narrow cell in most profound penitence.
Vatican Backs South Africa, India Proposal to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Production Barriers
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has maintained the support of the Vatican entity of a call to waive barriers in the production of COVID-19 vaccines as proposed by South Africa and India.
New Catholic Bishop for Mali’s San Diocese, Apostolic Nuncio to Burundi Appointed
Pope Francis has, in his latest appointments, named a new Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of San in the West African nation of Mali and his representative in Burundi.
Clamor for Secession in Nigeria “a problem of bad governance”: Christian Leaders
The push for secession from a section of Nigerians is a manifestation of “bad governance”, representatives of Christian leaders in the West African country have said.
Pope Francis Launches Ecology, Environment Degree Course at Pontifical Lateran University
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation.
Pope Francis to Declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with Title "Doctor of Unity"
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
Regional Bishops Pay “solidarity, pastoral visit” to Eswatini after Pro-democracy Protests
Some three months after police in the Kingdom of Eswatini violently suppressed pro-democracy protests, a delegation from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has started on a five-day “solidarity and pastoral visit” to the country.
Today, October 7, We Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in honor of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion.
Four Catholic School Teachers in Kenya among Tutors Awarded for Exemplary Work
Four Catholic School teachers in Kenya are among 31 tutors who have been recognized by their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), for their exemplary work in year 2020.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Yet to “reach a consensus” Over Electoral Commission Head
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are yet to reach a consensus over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), a Catholic Bishop has said.
On World Teachers’ Day, Salesians Highlight Programs that Support Teachers in Africa
On the annual World Teachers’ Day marked October 5, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted programs supporting teachers around the globe including Africa.
Pope Creates New Vatican Foundation for Catholic Hospitals Facing Financial Difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide.
"This is a moment of shame": Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow at French Abuse Report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years.
“Truest freedom flows from Cross of Christ”: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience.
Today, October 6, We Celebrate St. Bruno, founder
On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain notable for their strictly traditional and austere rule of contemplative life.
Vatican Did Not Give Funds “to help victims of mutinies”, Cardinal in CAR Faults Report
Vatican has never sent funds intended to help victims of the 1996/1997 mutinies in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Archbishop of Bangui has sought to clarify, faulting a newspaper report.
Catholic Church Entity Decries Nigerian President’s Silence on Killings of Christians
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has blamed the persistent attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen against innocent Christians in Nigeria on the laxity by the country’s head of state to act to stop the violence.
Pope Francis Reaches Out to Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese with Donation
Pope Francis has reached out to the people of God affected by floods in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal with a donation of US$75,000.00.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Invites Prayer for “servant leaders” Ahead of Country’s Elections
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Marsabit Diocese has urged the people of God in Kenya to start praying to get hardworking leaders who will have the people’s interests at heart as campaigns toward August 2022 general elections gain momentum.
