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South Sudanese Bishop Urges Government “to reverse” Ban on Public Worship
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has appealed to the government to reverse a ban on public worship as the East Central African country battles the second wave of COVID-19, saying that people are already overwhelmed.
Affordability, Safety among Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria: Archbishop
Even as Nigeria readies to receive COVID-19 vaccines this month, a Catholic Archbishop in the country is expressing concerns about their affordability, accessibility, as well as their safety.
In 6,000-word Document, Vatican Calls for Rethinking of Social, Pastoral Care for Elderly
The Vatican called on Tuesday for a rethinking of elder care in a document arguing that the elderly are best cared for in an environment more like a family home than a hospital.
Vatican Radio to Launch Web Radio on 90th Anniversary
Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to Relocate Boko Haram Victims in Pioneer Housing Project
The leadership of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola is completing the construction of houses meant to accommodate victims of Boko Haram who have been living in camps within the Diocese located in Northeastern part of the West African country for more than five years.
SIGNIS Africa Calls on African Youth to Join International Radio Contest
The leadership of SIGNIS Africa, the continental branch of the global Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS, is encouraging African youth who have a passion in radio and digital communication to join the global network of their fellow radio enthusiasts in the international podcast contest that SIGNIS World Radio has organized.
Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop of Rwanda’s Cyangugu Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Edouard Sinayobye who has been serving as Rector of the preparatory Seminary of Nyumba in Rwanda’s Butare Diocese as the Bishop of Cyangugu Diocese in the country located in the Great Rift Valley.
Bishops in Ireland, European Union Launch Initiative against Sexual Violence in Somalia
Catholic Bishops in Ireland have, in partnership with the leadership of the European Union (EU), launched a campaign against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Somalia.
On St. Bakhita Feast Day, Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for Human Trafficking Victims
Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking.
Hospitalized Ghanaian Archbishop with COVID-19 Seeks Prayers for Patients, Health Workers
The Archbishop of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese who has confirmed that he is in hospital with COVID-19-related complications has asked for prayers for patients and health workers fighting the pandemic in the West African nation.
Bishop in South Sudan Suspends Public Prayers Following Fresh Ban on Social Gatherings
Following South Sudan’s government circular ordering a one-month partial lockdown after a surge in COVID-19 reported cases, the Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese has directed that all public liturgical celebrations be suspended.
Pope Francis Appoints Gibraltarian Cleric His Representative in Benin
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mark Gerard Miles as his representative in the West African country of Benin.
Bishops, Clergy in Mozambique’s Guruè Diocese Elated at New Bishop’s Appointment
The appointment of a new Bishop for Mozambique’s Diocese of Guruè is being celebrated, with some Bishops and members of the Clergy expressing their gratitude to God and prayers for the Bishop-elect.
On St. Bakhita Day: Global Prayer Marathon to Mark World Day of Prayer against Trafficking
Catholics across the globe will take part in an online prayer marathon on Monday marking the world day of prayer against trafficking.
Church in Swaziland Seeking Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes in Fight against COVID-19
The people of God in Swaziland’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini have been invited to seek the intercession of our Lady of Lourdes in the fight against second wave and new variant of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salesians in Madagascar Offering “second chance” to Homeless Youths Living in “prisons”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar are offering a “second chance” to homeless youths living in prisons.
Nigerian Archbishop Exhorts Clerics to Speak Out against Evil, “but not with hate”
A Nigerian Archbishop has exhorted Clerics to exercise their prophetic role as “ministers of God,” speaking out against evil in society but doing so without giving into feelings of hatred.
Religious Sister, Priest Named as Under-secretaries of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis Calls Focolare Movement to "dynamic fidelity" after Election of New President
Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged the Focolare Movement to have “dynamic fidelity” as the third president of the international Catholic organization begins her term.
Over 100 Youth Beat COVID-19 Challenges to Graduate at Catholic Technical School in Uganda
Youth from vulnerable backgrounds, most of them refugees from South Sudan, have graduated at Don Bosco Vocational Training Center (DB VTC) in Palabek, a technical institution located in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu after several setbacks, including COVID-19 lockdown which affected learning in the East African country.
