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South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Launches Funds Drive Toward Ordination of New Bishop
In order to carry out a successful installation of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, a donation exercise has been initiated, spearheaded by a fundraising committee, an official has told ACI Africa over the weekend.
Pope Francis Admits Women to Serve as Lectors, Acolytes in Latest Canon Law Change
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes.
Pope Francis’ Opening of Lector and Acolyte Ministries to Women Explained
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.
Sierra Leone’s New Church Building a Response to Growing Number of Parishioners: Salesians
A new church under construction at the Parish dedicated to St. Augustine in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese is a response to the growing number of parishioners, the leadership of the Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has said.
Bishop in Swaziland Suspends Public Liturgies amid Upsurge in COVID-19 Reported Cases
The Bishop of Manzini, the lone Catholic Diocese in Swaziland has resuspended the celebration of public Liturgies in line with the government’s ban on all forms of gatherings following an increase in reported cases of COVID-19.
Bishops in Malawi, Zambia Concerned About COVID-19 Upsurge, Call for Vigilance
Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nations of Malawi and Zambia have, in separate statements, expressed concerns about the upsurge in the reported COVID-19 cases in their respective countries.
We Need Unity in the Catholic Church, Society, and Nations: Pope Francis
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good in society and in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Franciscan Friars Return to Site of Christ's Baptism after 50 Years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able to offer Mass on their property at the site of Christ’s baptism, located in the West Bank.
The Year 2020 “must teach us of the need to change,” South African Archbishop Reflects
A South African Archbishop has, in a reflection, termed the year 2020 one with lessons on the need to change, for the better, how we relate with God, with others, and with oneself amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Embrace Humanity Even in War, Archbishop Appeals to Warring Forces in Cameroon
Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese has called upon warring forces in the Central African country to be more humane towards each other even as they seek a lasting solution to the country’s protracted Anglophone crisis.
Jesuit Entity, UNHCR Partner to Support Refugee Children Living with Disabilities in Chad
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in reaching out to refugee children living with disabilities in Chad.
Pope Francis' Doctor Since 2015 Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications
Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican.
How a Martyr Killed by the Mafia in Italy Inspired a Generation of Catholic Lawyers
Soon-to-be Blessed Rosario Livatino was a Catholic judge brutally killed by the mafia in Sicily in 1990. Today his legal legacy lives on through the work of a center in Italy dedicated to issues of life, the family, and religious freedom.
Inside Tanzania’s Growing Vocations to the Priesthood
The Number of young men choosing Priesthood in Tanzania is reportedly on the rise, Church leaders in the East African countries have observed while opening a Seminary that will be a home to hundreds of seminarians drawn from across the country.
Despite Boko Haram Insurgency, Christian Faith on the Rise in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
Increased Boko Haram attacks meted against Christians in Nigeria are not undermining the practice of Christian faith in the West African country, a Catholic Bishop in one of the worst hit regions of the country has said.
Plans Underway in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese to Raise Funds for Victims of Violence
Plans are underway for the people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to raise funds for victims of violence during the Sunday, January 10 Eucharistic celebration in various Parishes of the Diocese.
COVID-19 Effects “have dire consequences for Church in South Africa”: Cleric Reflects
A South African Cleric has, in a reflection, shared his observations on “visible repercussions” of the COVID-19 pandemic, which he says has negatively affected the people of God in the country.
Pope Francis Appoints First Lay Head of Roman Curia’s Disciplinary Commission
Pope Francis appointed on Friday the first lay head of the Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission.
Human Trafficking Returnees in Kenya, Uganda Recount Pain, Permanent Scars from Captivity
Juanita Ndagire was sure that she had a well-paying receptionist job waiting for her at a hotel in Dubai when she left home in Uganda in search for greener pastures. This was, however, a lie that the agents she was working with invented to sell her into slavery thousands of miles away from home.
Bishops in DR Congo Eulogize Late Archbishop of Lubumbashi as Dedicated Servant
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have eulogized the Archbishop emeritus of Lubumbashi, Floribert Songasonga Mwitwa, as a man of faith who “faithfully dedicated his life” to the service of the people of God.
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