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African Countries Register Highest Growth in Christianity Globally amid Persecution
Christianity is on the rise in African countries despite the harsh religious environment on the continent that is characterized by persecution of Christians and lack of government support of churches, a new study has revealed.
In New Book, African Cardinal Appeals for Peace in CAR, Expresses Gratitude to Holy Father
The Archbishop of Bangui, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga is, in a new book, appealing for peace in the Central African Republic (CAR) and expressing gratitude to Pope Francis for his peace efforts.
Hope for School Going Children in South Sudan as Archdiocese Keeps School Fees Low
Catholic schools in South Sudan’s Metropolitan Archdiocese of Juba have distinguished themselves for providing quality education at reduced charges amid concerns that private schools are hiking school fees in the country.
Pope Francis Institutes New Ministry of Catechist
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday formally instituting the new lay ministry of catechist.
German Catholics Defy Vatican with Blessing Ceremonies for Same-sex Couples
Priests and pastoral workers in Germany defied the Vatican Monday by conducting blessing ceremonies attended by same-sex couples.
Controversial Nigerian Catholic Priest Publicly Apologizes to “Mother Church”, His Bishop
The controversial Nigerian Catholic Priest whose supporters violently stormed the Bishop’s residence last week, demanding to know the Cleric’s whereabouts, has publicly apologized to the Universal Church and to his Local Ordinary.
At Cathedral Consecration, Kenya’s Nuncio Cautions against Political Rallies in Churches
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, Archbishop Bert van Megen, has cautioned against converting churches into places for political rallies, insisting that places of worship should be exclusively for the sharing of the Word of God.
Clergy in Malawi’s Dedza Diocese Elated Following Appointment of New Bishop
Members of the Clergy ministering in Malawi’s Dedza Diocese have expressed their joy at the news of the appointment of a new Bishop after just over three years of sede vacante.
Toward World Communications Day, Bishop Urges Journalists in Africa to Report “with love”
Ahead of the 2021 World Communications Day (WCD), the Bishop at the helm of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) is calling on Christian journalists on the continent to report “with love” so that those facing challenges find, in the reported stories, “sympathy and solidarity.”
Vatican Creates Group to Study Separating Mafia from the Catholic Church
The Vatican’s human development office has created a working group on the topic of the expulsion of criminal organizations from the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: The Spiritual Exercises Deepen the Concept of Personal Reform
Pope Francis on Monday sent a video message for the launch of a book on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, written by one of the pope’s early spiritual mentors.
Missionaries of Kenya’s Oldest Order Lauded for “planting seed” that Continues to Flourish
The first missionaries of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) to arrive in Kenya have been applauded for “planting a seed” that continues to thrive through many Kenyan natives who continue to join the Religious Order that is the oldest in the East African country.
African Cultures Hailed as Enablers of Child Safeguarding, Also Criticized as Barriers
The different cultures in Africa and how they have enabled and barred the safeguarding of children on the continent was the focus of the keynote speaker at last week’s conference of the Inter- Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA).
“This is certainly not the Nigeria we used to know,” Catholic Bishop Bemoans Death Culture
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has lamented over the continued lack of appreciation for human life in the West African nation saying the country’s value system has changed for the worst.
Pope Francis Calls for Suspension of COVID-19 Vaccine Patents in ‘Vax Live’ Concert Video
Pope Francis called for the "temporary suspension of intellectual property rights" for COVID-19 vaccines in his video message to the "Vax Live" concert co-chaired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Pope Francis: To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to love of money, vanity, power
Pope Francis said Sunday that loving like Christ requires a rejection of the worldly loves of money, success, vanity, and power.
Mother’s Day: 12 Catholic Quotes on the Beauty of Motherhood
On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that mothers do, here are 12 quotes from saints and other Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood:
Kenya’s Interfaith Council Urges Vigilance Following Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions
Kenya’s Interfaith Council mandated to guide the resumption of public worship amid COVID-19 pandemic is urging caution following the latest easing of the coronavirus restrictions in the East African nation.
Week of Prayer Declared in Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese after Desecration by Priest’s Followers
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria has announced a week of prayer of atonement and reparation following a desecration incident by people reportedly linked to a member of the Clergy of the Nigerian Diocese.
“Mosques are springing up everywhere,” Congolese Bishop Says amid Fear of Islamization
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been engulfed in a cloud of fear owing to the increasing attacks that target Christians in what a Catholic Bishop in the Central African country has described as a path towards Islamization, also seen in the mushrooming of mosques.
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