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Nigerian-born Apostolic Nuncio to Succeed Former Nuncio in Kenya, South Sudan in Czech
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ireland to the Czech Republic where he is to succeed Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo.
Late Kenya’s Third President Eulogized as Humble Leader with “respect for sacred places”
The late third President of Kenya, Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki, was a humble leader with notable “respect for sacred places”, Archbishop Anthony Muheria said Saturday, April 30 during the Funeral Mass of the former Head of State who died on April 21 at the age of 90.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Underscores Respect for Persons in End of Ramadan Message
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has emphasized the need for respect for persons among Muslims and Christians.
Pope Francis Moves Meeting to Vatican Home Because of Painful Knee
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament.
Today, May 2, We Celebrate St. Athanasius, doctor of the Church
Catholics honor St. Athanasius on May 2. The fourth century bishop is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his absolute dedication to the doctrine of Christ's divinity.
Catholic Bishop in Botswana “badly injured, still weak” after Attack by Robbers
The Catholic Bishop of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese is reported to have been “badly injured” following an attacked by robbers the night of Friday, April 29.
Catholic Priest in Malawi among Suspects Found Guilty of Murder of Man with Albinism
A Catholic Priest is among 12 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of 22-year-old Malawian man with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Directs “a more vigorous May devotion” to Mary for Peace
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to “a more vigorous May devotion to the mother of Jesus” for an end to violent conflicts globally and in the West African nation.
Newly Elected President of Cameroon Bishops’ Conference Says Mandate “is to seek peace”
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese who was elected President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) Saturday, April 30 has said his three-year mandate involves working toward lasting peace in the Central Africa nation.
Pope Francis Weeps at Ukraine Suffering, Calls for Daily Rosary for Peace
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace.
Christians with "empty nets" Must Return to Jesus, Pope Francis Says
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to have fun, to return to old pastimes."
Today, May 1, is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Recommit to Working for “peace, justice” Through Action Plan
Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, made known their recommitment “to continue working for peace and justice” in the East-Central African country through the Action Plan for Peace (APP).
African Governments Must Act to Address Food Insecurity, Soaring Prices: Jesuit Department
Officials of an entity of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) are calling on African governments to take action to address the challenge of food insecurity and the rising prices of foodstuff.
Christian leaders in Nigerian State Decry Government Indifference to Train Attack Victims
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed disappointment at the way their country’s government seems indifferent to the plight of the victims of the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
“Let’s build Church in love, forgiveness”: South Sudanese Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan, Mons. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work together and be part of the Church that fosters “love and forgiveness”.
"The doctor has told me not to walk": Pope Francis
“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia.
Bishop in South Sudan Urges Government to Implement Policies “to end youth unemployment”
The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on the government to work toward implementing “proper laws and policies” that will contribute to ending massive youth unemployment in the East-Central African nation.
Today, April 30, We Celebrate Saint Pius V, Pope
St. Pius V was born Michele Ghislieri in 1504 to poor parents of noble lineage at Bosco, near Alexandria, Lombardy on January 17, 1504.
Revise “traditional roles” to Align with “emerging issues”: Kenyan Nun to Women Religious
A Catholic Nun in Kenya has called on members of various female Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life to consider revising their “traditional roles” so that they are aligned with “emerging issues”.
