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Attempt to Desecrate Recently Reconsecrated Church in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese Thwarted
A fresh attempt to desecrate St. Peter’s Low-Level Parish in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese was thwarted Wednesday, October 21 by security officials guarding the church.
Analysis: How Washington Post is Opening Path to use Pope Francis against Catholic Church
Amid an international fracas over Pope Francis’ words on civil unions in a newly released documentary, the pope’s remarks have begun to be used to criticize Catholic organizations facing ongoing religious liberty challenges in the U.S. – despite the pope’s very public alignment with these organizations on the issues of same sex marriages and adoptions.
Former Spiritual Director of 'Medjugorje Visionaries' Excommunicated
A laicized priest who had been the spiritual director to six people who said they experienced visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje has been excommunicated.
Clergy, Religious in Kenya Challenged to Leave Comfort Zones, to Venture into Peripheries
A majority of members of the Clergy and Religious Orders in Kenya are found in the country’s capital, Nairobi that offers better living standards, a Catholic Cleric ministering in the country has observed and called on Religious men and women not to shy away from missions characterized with hardships.
Togolese Bishops Urge Government to Authorize Public Worship Resumption in “all places”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have called on the government of the West African nation to authorize the resumption of public worship in the country amid COVID-19 precautionary measures.
Catholic Aid Agency Highlights Comboni Missionary Sisters’ Apostolate in Ethiopia
The apostolate of the members of the Religious Institute of Comboni Missionary Sisters among the indigenous in Ethiopia has been highlighted in a report, which Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International published Friday, October 23.
Benin’s Bishops Want “objective, critical, constructive assessment” of President’s Tenure
Catholic Church leaders in the West African nation of Benin have called on citizens to make an “objective, critical and constructive assessment” of President Patrice Talon’s mandate before presidential elections, which are slated to take place in April next year.
Mexican broadcaster: Vatican held back Pope Francis' words on same-sex civil unions in 2019 interview footage
A Mexican broadcaster said Thursday that the Vatican held back footage from a 2019 interview that it conducted with Pope Francis, in which the pope called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples. That footage appears in a documentary on Pope Francis released this week, but the Vatican has not yet explained the situation.
Two African Sisters Selected for Catholic Nuns’ Pilot Doctoral Scholarship Program
Two African Sisters, one from Kenya and the other from South Sudan, have been selected to pilot a doctoral scholarship program, an initiative of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), which facilitates access to education for women religious in Africa, the world’s second largest continent.
These are Nigeria’s “difficult but defining moments,” Prelate Says amid Growing Protests
After testimonies of excessive use of force against protesters in Nigeria emerged, including reports of at least a dozen deaths and renewed demonstrations in various cities of Africa’s most populous nation, a Catholic Archbishop has described the country’s situation as “difficult” but presenting an opportunity for a transition.
Catholic Farmers in South Sudan Blame Weakening Currency on Foodstuff Importation
As agricultural productivity remains low in the reportedly fertile South Sudan, the Catholic agriculture extension officers working with Caritas South Sudan (CSS) have blamed the high demand of the U.S. dollar in the market on importation of foodstuffs from neighboring Kenya and Uganda.
“Fight violence with weapons given by God, Rosary, Holy Mass, Prayer”: Cameroonian Prelate
A Prelate in the midst of the protracted Anglophone crisis in Cameroon has underscored the need for Christians to employ God-given “weapons” in their fight against violence that has affected the people of God in the North West and South West regions of the Central African nation since 2016.
Pope Francis' Homosexuality Comments Heavily Edited in Newly-released Documentary
“Francesco,” a newly-released documentary on Pope Francis contains comments from the pope on homosexuality and civil unions. Some of the remarks, however, are the result of editing distinct phrases from a papal interview, and presenting them as a cohesive whole.
“Collaborate with shared purpose, to do the work of Christ,” Pastoral Agents in Kenya Told
The need for pastoral agents to collaborate in their mission of evangelization has been emphasized at the start of a three-day virtual workshop that is bringing together Clerics and religious men and women involved in pastoral animation in Kenya.
What did Pope Francis Say About Civil Unions? A CNA Explainer
“Francesco,” a newly released documentary on the life and ministry of Pope Francis, has made global headlines, because the film contains a scene in which Pope Francis calls for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples.
Questions Emerge Regarding Pope Francis' Statement on Same-sex Civil Unions
Fr. Antonio Spadaro, SJ, director of the Jesuit magazine La Civiltà Cattolica, said on Wednesday evening that an expression of support for same-sex civil unions from Pope Francis is “nothing new” and does not signify a change of Catholic doctrine. But the priest’s remarks have raised some question about the origin of comments from Pope Francis on civil unions, which were featured in the newly-released documentary “Francesco.”
Vatican and China Renew Provisional Agreement on Appointment of Bishops
The Vatican and China have renewed a provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops for two more years, the Holy See announced Thursday.
Cleric in Zimbabwe Becomes Religious Brother After 57 Years of Priestly Ministry
It is a longing fulfilled for Fr. Frank Wirz, an 85-year old Catholic Cleric ministering in Zimbabwe who transitioned from being an active Priest to a monk after 57 years of ministerial Priestly service.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Use of Violence on “unarmed, peaceful protesters”
The reported use of excessive force on those peacefully protesting against police brutality in Nigeria has caught the attention of Christian leaders in the West African nation who have, in different platforms, condemned the excesses and reiterated their support for peaceful protests.
Police Boss in Uganda Sends Delegation to Apologize to Bishop Following Teargas Episode
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Uganda has reached out to Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa, expressing his apologies after security agencies disrupted a public function, which the Ugandan Bishop was presiding over.
