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Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria Appealing for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the safe release of Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade who was kidnapped on Saturday, January 14.
Religious Leaders in Malawi Appeal for Collaboration “to contain cholera epidemic”
Religious leaders in the Southeastern African nation of Malawi are appealing to the government, donor agencies, and people of goodwill to support the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) in controlling the spread of cholera and contain the epidemic.
“It's not war”: African Theologians on Church Involvement in National Politics
Involvement of the Church in the politics of a country should not always be adversarial, seeking to always oppose the running of governments, Catholic Theologians have said.
Pope Announces Ecumenical Prayer, Reflects on St. John the Baptist's "spirit of service"
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to cultivate the virtue of knowing “how to step aside” in order to bear witness to Jesus, as St. John the Baptist did.
Filming of "The Passion of the Christ" Sequel Set to Begin this Spring
The highly anticipated sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” is set to begin filming this spring. The film, “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion.
Catholic Theologians Foresee Year of “good surprises” for Africa in 2023
The growing population of the youth in Africa, the continent’s increasing percentage of Christians, as well as its vastness of resources, signals better days ahead for African countries, two Catholic Theologians have said.
Catholic Bishop Decries “terrible” Terrorism Consequences on Church Work in Burkina Faso
Terrorism in Burkina Faso has taken a heavy toll on the ministry of the local Church in the West African nation, a Catholic Bishop has lamented in a report.
Catholic Activists in Africa Demand Justice for Aborted Baby, Deceased Mother in Kenya
Members of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of CitizenGo, are demanding justice for a baby and her mother who died following a botched abortion procedure in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
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.
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.
