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Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola has expressed concern about the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that it could have direct or indirect consequences for Angola.
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María Carmen of Venezuela.
There is need for politicians in Africa to go beyond the ethnicities they identify with and facilitate the realization of development projects across distinctive affiliations, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese has said.
“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people need peace.”
Blessed Jane lived in the French town of Toulouse during the 13th century. A Carmelite monastery was founded in the same town in 1240 which exposed Jane to the Carmelite lifestyle and spirituality.
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) are calling on all parties implicated in the rising tensions in the East-Central African nation to refrain from violence and recommit to peace efforts.
Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a moment for Christians and Muslims to unite in overcoming evil and hatred, Catholic Bishops in Niger have said.
Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi have emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the Clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees.
Caritas Zambia has urged the Zambian government to establish fast-track courts specifically designed to expedite the trial of child defilement cases, which are reportedly on the rise in the Southern African nation.
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments of healing.”
St. John Climacus was born around the year 525 in Palestine. As a youth, he excelled in his studies and was highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge.
Catholic journalists in Africa will do well to steer off news negativity on migrants and refugees and instead have them portrayed in “a better and appropriate” manner, Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania has appealed.
As the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan nears two years since it started, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has joined civil rights organizations in petitioning the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs ministers to include the Northeast African nation “as a full-fledged agenda item” at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for April 14.
Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed.
The President of Caritas Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to practice charity through concrete actions.
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
St. Joseph of Arimathea is a disciple of Jesus Christ who is mentioned in each account of the Passion narrative. After the Passion of the Lord, Joseph, a member of the Jewish council went to Pilate and asked for possession of the body of Jesus. After receiving this permission, Joseph had Jesus laid in a nearby tomb.
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has held a meeting with faith leaders in the East-Central African nation to re-affirm his commitment to restoring peace in the country that is facing renewed conflict with the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar.
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the Lord in His service, the homilist at his burial has said.
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has praised Catholic men in the Archdiocese of Freetown for their vital role as leaders and agents of change, recognizing their ability to contribute to both spiritual growth and socio-economic development.