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U.S. Congressman Warns of a “powerful global agenda” behind Push for Abortions in Liberia

Nov 21, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

The Congressman for New Jersey’s 4th District in the U.S., Chris Smith, has called on the Liberian lawmakers to fight to remove the abortion section in the Public Health Bill, noting that those behind the bill have the backing of “a powerful global agenda.”

Catholic Youth in Southern Africa Pledge to “tirelessly” Address Drug Abuse Challenge

Nov 21, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Catholic youth from the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are pledging to “tirelessly” engage in initiatives that will see the challenge of drug abuse among young people in the region addressed. 

Pope Francis' general audience of April 19, 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Expresses "concerns" about German Synodal Way, Says It Threatens Church Unity

Nov 21, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany.

Dr. Paolo Ruffini, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication addressing participants at the Golden Jubilee of celebrations of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS), an entity of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Credit: Vatican Media

Communication Gift to Humanity “to weave communion”: Vatican Official at CEPACS Jubilee

Nov 21, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Communication is a divine gift to humanity to facilitate the fostering of relationships and the realization of communion, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has said. 

Logo Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG). Credit: CCMG

Zambia Church Leaders Call for Erection of Ramps in Voter Registration Centres

Nov 21, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

There is need for the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to erect ramps at voter registration centers to enable people living with disability access them, Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have said.

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Despite Boko Haram Atrocities, “find a place in our hearts to forgive”: Nigerian Bishop

Nov 21, 2023

By ACI Africa Staff

There is need for Christians in Nigeria to let go the pain they may be harboring against members of Boko Haram, who have caused them traumatic experiences, by making the decision to forgive, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.

Cristobal Cardinal Lòpez Romero during his presentation at the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Accra, Ghana. Credit: ACI Africa

Cardinal in Morocco Dedicates Advent Week I to Prayers, Fasting for Peace in Holy Land

Nov 21, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Rabat in Morocco are to mark the first Week of Advent praying for peace in the Holy Land, the Local Ordinary has said.

Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 29, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Full Text: Pope Francis’ Letter Expressing Concern about German Synodal Way

Nov 21, 2023

By Pope Francis

Here is CNA’s English translation of Pope Francis’ letter to four German Catholic laywomen expressing his “concerns” about the direction of the German Church.

The cross of the German “Synodal Way” | Maximilian von Lachner / Synodaler Weg

The Vatican’s Statements on the German Synodal Way: A Timeline

Nov 21, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way.

Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi and Honourable Alban S. K. Bagbin, Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament. Credit: Catholic Trends

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Laud Parliament for Passing Family Protection Bill

Nov 21, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have lauded the West African nation’s parliament for passing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.

Catholic Bishops from the Republic of Congo Conclude Ad Limina Visit

Nov 21, 2023

By Marco Macini

Last week Pope Francis received in audience the bishops of the Republic of Congo on the occasion of their ad limina apostolorum visit.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu Archdiocese in Kenya posing for a photo with the newly ordained Priests on Saturday, 18 November 2023. Credit: Radio Maria Kisumu

“Protect your vocations zealously”: Archbishop in Kenya to New Priests at Ordination

Nov 20, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya have been urged to “zealously” protect their Priestly vocation, and to live “respectable lives” that conform to their divine calling. 

Elect Candidates Who “seek the well-being of the people”: Bishop in DR Congo to Electorate

Nov 20, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the electorate against irresponsible political candidates, and urged them to elect those who have the best interests of the people at heart.

Some members of the Council of Religions in Mauritius . Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port Louis/Facebook

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Violence in Holy Land, Call for Accountability

Nov 20, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have condemned the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, which they say includes “ethnic cleansing”.

Pope Gelasius I. Credit: Vatican Media

Five Things to Know about this African Pope Celebrated on November 21

Nov 20, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

Of the 266 successors to St. Peter, three are of African descent. One of them is St. Gelasius I, whose feast is celebrated on November 21.

Pope Francis at the Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, Angelus and martyrs beatified in Seville on Nov. 18, 2023. | Credit: Youtube Vatican News / Archdiocese of Seville

Pope Francis Calls for Applause for 20 Martyrs of Spanish Civil War Beatified in Seville

Nov 20, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

At Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis called for applause for the 20 martyrs beatified in the Seville cathedral on Nov. 18.

Some members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC). Credit: Catholic Trends/Facebook

Issues of National Concern Catholic Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed

Nov 20, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have outlined a number of issues affecting the West African nation, including “current economic hardships”, security agents’ brutalities, “politics of religion”, and “worsening environmental destruction” among others. They call upon the government to address these issues for the good of the people of God in the West African nation.

More than 200 world leaders at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 18, 2023, signed the “New York Commitment,” which seeks to restore the original meaning of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the occasion the 75th anniversary of its proclamation. | Credit: Political Network for Values

World Leaders Seek to Restore Original Meaning of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nov 20, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

The fifth Transatlantic Summit organized by The Political Network for Values (PNfV) last week brought together more than 200 leaders from 40 countries.

Some members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC). Credit: Catholic Trends/Facebook

Bishops in Ghana Decry “massive uncontrolled corruption”, Call for Political Reawakening

Nov 20, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have decried what they refer to as “uncontrolled corruption” in the West African country, calling for political reawakening in the country.    

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UK-Based Catholic Aid Agency Welcomes Court Ruling against Rwandan Asylum Plan

Nov 19, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) Supreme Court ruling against the country’s plan to send asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.