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Resettling Boy Child from Children’s Home in Uganda Challenging, Catholic Nun Recounts
The process of transitioning the boy child from children’s home to family life in the East African nation of Uganda is still a big challenge, a Catholic Sister has said.
Why Catholics at a Kenyan Parish Avoided Holy Communion for Five Years
It took Fr. James Kinoti five years to get the first Catholics at St. Catherine of Alexandria Tarasaa Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Malindi to partake of Holy Communion during Eucharistic celebrations at a particular outstation where the faithful had avoided the Sacrament for years.
"An extraordinary legacy of service": Friends Remember EWTN News President
Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who died Nov. 1, was remembered as a communications strategist, an advocate for persecuted Christians, a faithful Catholic, and a husband and father.
Youth in South Sudan Commence Training “to respond to social issues” Affecting Communities
Over sixty youth in South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have embarked on a five-day training that will see them get equipped with skills to solve social problems affecting young people in the East-Central African country.
"Protest, talk, shout, use media, do so positively but don’t destroy": Nigerian Prelate
An Archbishop in Nigeria has emphasized the need for peaceful protests amid reports of looting and destruction of property in the nationwide youth-led demonstrations.
Prelate Lauds “atmosphere of peace, tranquility” in Cameroon after “secret” Gov’t Talks
An Archbishop in Cameroon has lauded what he has described as “an atmosphere of greater peace and tranquility” in in the Central African country following recent talks between the government and rebel groups in a meeting whose details he said remain scanty.
Salesians to Establish Vocational Centre for People with Disabilities in Burundi
Plans are underway to establish a vocational center to aid in the social integration of people living with disabilities in the East-Central African nation of Burundi.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Appeal for Humanitarian Assistance in Flood-affected Areas
Officials of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) are, on behalf of Church leaders in the East-Central African nation, appealing for support to rescue the people affected by floods that continue to wreak havoc in the five states of the country.
EWTN News President Eulogized as “a man of deep faith,” Devoted to the Church
Andrew Thomas Walther, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, died Sunday evening in New Haven, Connecticut. Remembered first as a loving husband and father, in his life’s work he was dedicated to serving the Catholic Church and defending persecuted religious minorities throughout the world. Walther was 45 years old.
Vatican Secretariat of State Provides Context of Pope Francis' "civil union" Remark
The Vatican’s Secretary of State has asked papal representatives to share with bishops some clarifications regarding comments on civil unions made by Pope Francis in a recently released documentary, according to the apostolic nuncio to Mexico.
Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Christian Hope Gives Life Meaning
Pope Francis visited a cemetery in Vatican City to pray on All Souls Day Monday and offered Mass for the faithful departed.
Ghana’s Government Needs to Sign UN Treaty on Transnational Corporations: Church Official
The leadership of Caritas Ghana is urging the government of the West African nation to show commitment in safeguarding the rights of “affected communities” by signing the United Nations (UN) Binding Treaty for Transnational Corporations (TNCs) on Human Rights.
Positive Media Engagement “can bring changes to societies”: South Sudanese Archbishop
Engaging the media in a constructive way can facilitate positive change in society, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juda Archdiocese said earlier this week during the anniversary of one of the radios that constitute the Catholic Radio Network (CRN).
The Saints are "authoritative witnesses of Christian hope": Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis encouraged everyone to follow the model of the saints, who pursued virtue in contradiction to the ways of the world and thus give witness to Christian hope.
The Hallowed Tradition of Cemetery Masses
The end of October and the first few days of November comprise of “Allhallowtide” in the Church--All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. During the month of November, the Church takes special notice to remember, honor and pray for the dead. There are many different cultural traditions around this period, but one of the most consistently honored is the practice of visiting cemeteries.
Catholic Humanitarian Entity in Ghana Rehabilitates 60 Street Children in COVID-19 Project
About 50 children who roamed streets in Ghana have benefitted from a Catholic Church-run project that seeks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 contagion on the Ghanaian streets and at the same time to rehabilitate street children in the west African country.
Skills from Leadership Program Behind African Nun’s Effective Administration: Testimony
With the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicating that the landlocked Southern African Kingdom faces challenges in enrollment and retention in secondary schools as well as a lack of school infrastructure, the leadership of ASEC notes that Sr. Augustina’s leadership is commendable.
Researchers Study Ministry and Life of Catholic Exorcists
A group of European academics have begun to carry out limited new research on the ministry of Catholic exorcists, with the hope to expand the scope of their study in the future.
Pope Francis Says More Action Coming in Fight Against Vatican Corruption
Pope Francis has said more changes are on the horizon as the Vatican continues to combat financial corruption inside its walls, but he is cautious about success.
Togolese Prelate Awarded Literature Prize, Says He Uses Art as “means of evangelization”
The Archbishop who was awarded the Togolese Grand Prize for Literature 2020 last weekend has, in an October 29 interview. Described art as “a way of being,” which he uses to share the good news of the Kingdom of God.
