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Why the Buck Stops with Catholic Bishops in Realizing “effectively missionary”, Synodal Church in Africa

Nov 8, 2024

The Catholic Church in Africa is already synodal, a Nigerian Priest has said, adding that for the synodal Church to be “effectively missionary”, Local Ordinaries on the continent must accept “to enter into the new style” of being Church.

Church’s Global Mission in Need of “more” Dedicated Clergy, Consecrated: Divine Word Missionaries Provincial in Angola

Nov 8, 2024

There is need for more and more Clergy and women and men Religious to participate in the worldwide mission of the Church, the Provincial Superior of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Angola has said.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Over 15 Catholic Parishes Closed amid Cries to End Violence against Christians in Nigeria

Nov 8, 2024

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes in his Episcopal See.

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Contemplative Nuns in Harare, Zimbabwe, Looking to Scale Up Production of Hosts with Boost from Catholic Charity

Nov 8, 2024

With a donation from the Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, members of the Contemplative Nuns, the Poor Clare Sisters, serving in Zimbabwe's Catholic Archdiocese of Harare, are looking to purchase a better host-making machine, and scale up the production of hosts for Mass to meet the demand in the Zimbabwean Metropolitan See.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump. / Credit: “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo”/EWTN News

Human Dignity, Economy Key to Catholic Support for U.S. President-elect Trump: USCCB President

Nov 8, 2024

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

The rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is seen on Oct. 25, 2024, in Paris a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Chesnot/Getty Images

Notre Dame Bells Ring for the First Time Since Devastating Fire 5 Years Ago 

Nov 8, 2024

Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Caxito Diocese

“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers

Nov 7, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.

Fr. Thomas Oyode. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers

Nov 7, 2024

Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: CEM

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges

Nov 7, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following the contested October 9 elections in the southern African country surges.

Third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in DR Congo Dies at 86

Nov 7, 2024

Bishop Philippe Nkiere Keana, the third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on after an illness. He was aged 86.

A pro-abortion attendee stands during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. / Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

"Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda": Pro-life Advocates on U.S. Election

Nov 7, 2024

Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week.

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Prolonged Legal Proceedings Compounding Trauma of Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage: Christian Human Rights Group

Nov 7, 2024

Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed concern that the prolonged court proceedings surrounding the 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centres in Nigeria’s Kano State about five year ago is increasing the children’s trauma. 

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Catholic Church in Zambia Joins Partnership to Boost Parishes with Sustainable Energy and Clean Cooking Solutions

Nov 7, 2024

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has partnered with GEI Power Limited, a Zambian Energy Company dealing with sustainable renewable energy projects, to promote sustainable energy and ‘clean cooking solutions” across Catholic institutions and parishes in the country.

Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam

Catholic Archbishop Calls Integrity in Tanzania’s Elections amid Concerns about Underage Voters

Nov 7, 2024

Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has called for integrity in the voting process, urging that only eligible citizens be allowed to vote and that each vote cast be a “legitimate vote.”

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

To Help America Achieve Healing, Trump Needs “more than the wisdom of Solomon”: Catholic Bishop in Africa

Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States of America (U.S.), will need “more than” Solomon’s wisdom to facilitate healing among Americans following what had been widely described as a closely contested election.

Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Okigwe

“We solicit your fervent prayers”: Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Nigeria after Abduction of Parish Priest

Nov 6, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria is appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike who, was abducted on Tuesday, November 5.

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Catechists in Burkina Faso Throw Themselves in the Battlefield to Protect Christians against Islamist Attacks

Nov 6, 2024

Right at the forefront of the war against Islamist attacks in Burkina Faso are Catechists who are ready to give their lives for the safety of Christians in the West African country where persecution is reported to be highest in the world.

Mons. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie. Credit: Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ)

Comboni Superior General Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Institute Initiates Transition Process

Nov 6, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed the Superior General of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) Auxiliary Bishop of Ethiopia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa that is under the pastoral care of Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023. / Credit: USCCB video

Catholic Bishops in U.S. Urge "charity, respect, and civility" after Historic 2024 Election

Nov 6, 2024

In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory.

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. / Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Donald Trump Wins Reelection, Vowing "strong, safe, and prosperous America"

Nov 6, 2024

Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the Republican president-elect.