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Grow Private Sector to Address Unemployment in Zambia: Jesuit Scholars to Government
Zambia’s government ought to grow the private sector to curb the high levels of unemployment in the Southern African nation, an official of an institution of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the country has said.
"A man of the Church": Cardinal George Pell’s Funeral Celebrated at Vatican
Catholics traveled from near and far to attend the funeral Mass of Cardinal George Pell in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday.
Bishops, Clergy, Laity Pay Glowing Tribute to Ghanaian Cardinal as “humble servant of God”
Catholic Bishops, members of the Clergy and the Laity including family of the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr have paid glowing tribute to the Ghanaian Catholic Church leader, eulogizing him as “a humble servant of God”.
“Deliver on your mandate with integrity, decorum”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to President
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya has urged President William Samoei Ruto to live up to the pledges he made to Kenyans as detailed in his political manifesto, and to realize his presidential mandate with “integrity and decorum”.
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Decry “politically related” Violence amid Assault of Seniors
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe are decrying violence against elderly persons in the Southeastern African nation that they say is “politically related”.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Commend President for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Feb. Polls
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for electoral reforms ahead of the elections slated for February 25.
Archaeologists Uncover Early Christian Church with Ornate Mosaic in Jericho
A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors.
Cardinal George Pell’s Final Years in Rome
Cardinal George Pell arrived in Rome on Sept. 30, 2020, in the midst of Vatican financial scandals and the immediate aftermath of the resignation of his once-rival, Cardinal Angelo Becciu.
At Burial, Ghanaian Cardinal Eulogized as Good Pastor “with meekness, serenity of saints”
Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr has been remembered as a good and wise pastor who served the people of God “with the meekness and serenity of the saints”.
Rome-based Catholic Development Agency Rallying for Funds to Support Projects in Africa
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Rome-based Catholic development agency, is rallying for funds to support projects in select African countries.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Saint-Louis Diocese in Senegal
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Ernest Sambou from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis in Senegal.
Papal Visit to DR Congo to Show “friendship, solidarity, closeness of universal Church”
The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) set to begin at the end of this month is an opportunity for Pope Francis to show his “friendship, solidarity, and closeness” with the people of God in the Central African nation, the Apostolic Nuncio in the country has said.
Church in Argentina to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Election to Papacy
The executive committee of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference invited the country’s faithful to celebrate “with joy and fervor” the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the successor of St. Peter.
Why IDPs in Mozambique are Rejecting Humanitarian Assistance: Catholic Charity
People who have fled terror attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province are shunning humanitarian assistance from the Mozambican government and other aid agencies, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has said.
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
The funeral Mass of Cardinal George Pell will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, the Vatican announced Thursday.
Catholic Peace Entity Fears for Civilian Killings in Mozambique’s New Military Offensive
The Mozambican government has launched Operation Vulcan IV in Cabo Delgado province to wipe out insurgents in the embattled northern region of Mozambique, a move that the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), says may affect innocent civilians.
Ecumenical Visit to Show with “clarity a new common path” for South Sudan: Catholic Bishop
The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields early next month will show “a new common path” for the people of God in the country, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
Jesuits Launch Initiative to Foster Wide Access to Quality Healthcare in Africa
The Jesuit Conference for Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has launched the Africa Health and Economic Transformation Initiative (AHETI) to foster wider “access to quality health care” on the continent.
DR Congo Situation “not completely clear” Even After Peace Agreement: Catholic Priest
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “not completely clear” even after the Central African nation signed a peace agreement to end hostilities in Eastern provinces of the country, a Catholic Priest has said.
Nigerian Bishop Prays for Cessation of Violence Following Killing of Over 40 in Two Months
Over 40 people have been killed in Nigeria’s Benue State in the two months that ended on January 9, a report shared by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi indicates.
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