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Pope Francis to Find a Lively and Simple Faith in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea as part of an apostolic journey that will take place Sept. 2-13 in Oceania and that will also take him to Indonesia, East Timor, and Singapore.
Catholic Priest in Ghana Lauds “rising active lay Apostolate” in the Church in Africa
More than ever before, the Laity in Africa is seeking more involvement in the Church, the Vice Superior of the Ghana Province of the Society of African Missions, (SMA) has said, noting that lay people on the continent are no longer satisfied with being “mere consumers of sacraments”.
Catholic Charity Fears for Deportation of Yemeni Seeking Refuge in Egypt after Conversion to Christianity
The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised fears that a Yemeni, who fled to Egypt after he converted to Christianity now risks being deported to his home country where his life may be in greater danger.
Today, August 23, We Celebrate St. Rose of Lima
On August 23, the church celebrates the first saint of the New World, St. Rose of Lima. Isabel Flores de Oliva was born in Lima, Peru on April 30, 1586, daughter of Gaspar Flores and Maria de Oliva. She was baptized in the parish of San Sebastián in Lima by the priest, Fr. Antonio Polanco. She was confirmed in the village of Quives de Manos by the then Archbishop of Lima, St. Toribius de Mogrovejo.
Catholic Youths in Madagascar Urged to Emulate Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo’s Powerful Example of Eucharistic Life
Archbishop Benjamin Marc Balthason Ramaroson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar has urged young people in the country to emulate Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a Malagasy laywoman who devoted her life to the poor and the sick.
Catholic Nun Proposes Training of Competent, More Specialized Formators in Eastern, Central Africa
A Catholic Nun has raised concern about a shortage of “competent” formators in the Eastern and Central African region, emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize specific professional training of personnel in the region.
Heads of Catholic Primary Schools in Kenya Urged To “deeply care for learners” in First Ever Conference
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has appealed to heads of Catholic primary schools in Kenya to prioritize the needs of their pupils to equip them for life's challenges.
First Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Benin City Archdiocese Eulogized for “unwavering faith, selfless service”
Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, the first Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria, has been remembered as a faithful pastor who contributed to the growth of the Catholic Church.
Synod on Synodality: Catholic Bishops Launch Regional, Continental Workshops ahead of October Meeting in Rome
Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality to take place Oct.2-27 in Vatican City.
Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Politicians to Focus on Proposals, “not verbal aggression” in Upcoming Election Campaign
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called on politicians to ensure that the electoral campaign, set to begin on August 24, is centered on the presentation of political “proposals” rather than “verbal aggression.”
“Teach children the spiritual way of the Church”: Catholic Archbishop at Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Angola
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has underscored the importance of supporting and guiding children in the ways of the Church.
Today, August 22, We Celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary
In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Catholics in Africa Urged to Uphold Traditional Marriage, Shun “cultural experimentation” on Family
Theologians leading the ongoing weekly synodal conversations have urged Catholics in Africa to uphold the sacredness of marriage, and to say no to any ideologies that may distort the image of the family institution.
Facilitating “holistic formation”: Role of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa in Laity’s Faith Formation Lauded
The leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has recognized with appreciation the role of Catholic Nuns in the faith formation of the Laity in Eastern and Central Africa.
May Mozambique’s Scheduled General Elections Follow “God’s will, free from lies”: Catholic Archbishop
The prayer of Archbishop Inácio Saúre of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nampula in Mozambique is that the Southern African country’s general elections scheduled for October 9 are conducted in an honest manner.
Medical Students’ Abduction, Freezing of Protesters’ Bank Accounts “broader pattern of insecurity” in Nigeria: Cardinal
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described the recent abduction of 20 medical students in Nigeria and the government's response to the August 1-10 #Endbadgovernance protests as part of a “broader pattern of insecurity” in the West African nation.
Living the Fruits of the Holy Spirit Helps us Spread Holiness: Pope Francis at General Audience
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being anointed with blessed oil in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation.
Today, August 21, We Celebrate Pope St. Pius X
Pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, was the first Pope elected in the 20th century. He came to the papal office in 1903 and died 11 years later in 1914, just as World War I was beginning.
Plenary Assembly of Catholic Nuns in East, Central Africa to Strategize Formation to Adjust to Contemporary “changes”
The topic of formation of Catholic Sisters, both initial and ongoing, is central in the ongoing 19th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA).
“We stand with you in these difficult times”: Uganda’s Religious Leaders to Victims of Garbage Landslide
Religious leaders in Uganda have expressed their solidarity and spiritual closeness with victims of the August 9 garbage landslide that left at least 35 people dead.
