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Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November 16 to embrace a ministry that is rooted in “closeness” to the people of God through their availability.
Nairobi Archbishop Declines Kenyan President’s Millions Donated to Parish, Warns Politicians against “self-promotion”
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has turned down financial donations that the country’s President offered to a Catholic Parish in his Metropolitan See, noting that the Church will not be compromised by offers from politicians, who seek to use church fundraising events for self-gain.
In Inaugural “encounter” with Sudan/South Sudan’s Catholic Bishops, Apostolic Nuncio Explains His “principal function”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has used the occasion of his first official meeting with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) to explain the “principal function” of Holy Father’s representatives to countries of the world.
World Day of the Poor: Catholic Official in Angola Urges “concrete actions” for the Poor
On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor marked on Sunday, November 17, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called for concrete initiatives in reaching out to the poor in society.
“A life sentence”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Newly Consecrated Bishop for Two Decades in Prison Apostolate
The 23 years that the newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya spent in the prison apostolate in Kenya made him look like he was serving a life-long sentence, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has observed.
U.S. President-elect, Trump, Picks Several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe
The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president made more than a dozen announcements within 10 days of his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Newly Consecrated Bishop of Kenya’s Embu Diocese Calls for Strengthened Family Values and Support of Vocations
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has sent a message to Kenyan families, calling for strengthened bonds and an atmosphere where vocations are nurtured.
Day after Bishops’ Fiery Statement, President of Kenya Says University Funding Model Issues “will soon be resolved”
The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, has expressed optimism that issues surrounding the highly contested New Higher Education Funding Model will be resolved.
“Words seem inadequate”: Nigerian Catholic Nun on Winning $1.2 Million Opus Prize
Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) in Abuja, Nigeria, has been named the laureate of the 2024 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million award recognizing transformative humanitarian work.
CRS Realizes Partnership with Kenya-based Bank for Nairobi Flood Victims as “commitment” to Fostering Human Dignity
The reaching out to flood victims in the Kenya’s Nairobi communities of Mathare slum and Embakasi by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) realized in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is part of the commitment of the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to foster human dignity among people in their diverse circumstances, the representative of CRS in Kenya has said.
“An experience of solidarity”: Catholic Youth Director in Angola on Planned Celebration of Christ the King Solemnity
The planned commemoration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, provides an opportunity for young people to manifest their solidarity in common prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, the Director of Youth Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Upcoming Church's 2025 Jubilee Year “favorable time for reconciliation, conversion”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops
The upcoming Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year provides an opportunity for the people of God in Gabon to practice reconciliation and strive for conversion.
"With God, everything; without God, nothing": Principles of a Catholic Family Business
Luz Maribel Jiménez shares her family’s guiding principles to inspire entrepreneurs who aspire to lead a business with values and purpose.
Kenya’s President Appeals to Country's Newest Catholic University to Consider Training Clergy for Other Denominations
Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto, has appealed to the leadership of Tangaza University (TU), the Nairobi-based Catholic institution that is jointly owned by 22 Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) to help in the training of clergy for other denominations in the East African nation, where the university is based.
Prioritize Citizens’ “basic daily needs”: Catholic Bishops in Madagascar to Government
Catholic Bishops in Madagascar have called on the country’s government to prioritize the provision of the basic needs to citizens and to address the challenges of the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation off the Southeastern coast of Africa.
Vatican Official Says 10-year-old Holy See – Cameroon Framework Agreement “already bearing fruit”
The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations has hailed the 10-year-old Framework Agreement between the Holy See and the Central African nation of Cameroon as fruitful.
Strive for “true” Heroism, “denounce all things unorthodox”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Confirmation Candidates
Bishop Lazarus Vitalis Msimbe of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Morogoro has challenged candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation to strive for what he termed “true” heroism.
“Go out and vote”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops Advocate for Participation in Referendum on New Constitution
Catholic Bishops in Gabon have called upon the people of God in the country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa to participate in the planned constitutional referendum scheduled for November 16.
Africa’s Catholic Bishops Urge Leaders, International Community to Prioritize “climate justice” at Ongoing COP29
The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is calling on leaders in Africa and the international community to honour their commitments to “climate justice” and sustainable development at the ongoing United Nations 29th Conference of Parties Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Pioneer Class of Kenya’s Newest Catholic University Urged to Spur Change, “to be a voice for the voiceless”
The first graduating class of Tangaza University (TU), the Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning that was made a fully-fledged university in May has been challenged to stay true to the university’s values and mission, especially by being attentive to the needs of the poor and vulnerable, placing value on “diversity and inclusivity”.
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