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Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Decry Lack of Food, Medicine Weeks after Peace Agreement
Weeks after the peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was signed, the Bishop of the Eparchy of Adigrat has expressed concern about the continuing lack of basic needs in the Northern region of the country, including food, shelter, and medicine.
Remain Faithful Like St Joseph amid “challenges of different kinds”: Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the West African nation to emulate St. Joseph’s faithfulness to the word of God in the face the challenges of life.
How Nuns in Senegal are Sustaining New Community amid Prolonged Drought, Limited Resources
Members of the Religious Congregation of the Poor Clares who recently established a community in the Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar in Senegal are working against all odds, including prolonged drought and limited resources, to sustain their mission in the West African country.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Question Public Prosecutions’ Independence, Ability to Handle Cases
Religious leaders in Kenya are questioning the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and its capability to pursue cases of corruption in the East African nation.
Catholic Archbishop Urges “open dialogue” to Foster Reconciliation, Fraternity in Uganda
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is advocating for “open dialogue” among citizens of the East African nation in view of addressing the challenges in the country and foster “reconciliation and fraternity”.
Nigeria’s Faith Leaders Urge Community Sensitization to Address Rising Domestic Violence
Faith leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about the “alarming escalation” of domestic violence cases and called for the sensitization of community members to address the menace.
Human Rights Fostering “a collective responsibility”: Catholic Bishops’ Entity in Zimbabwe
Members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) have said it is everyone’s responsibility to foster and safeguard human rights.
Pope Francis: St. Joseph Shows us How to Respond to disappointed Dreams
St. Joseph shows us how to “welcome surprises” when things do not go the way we expected, Pope Francis said Sunday in his weekly Angelus message.
Couple with Seven Children to be Beatified by the Catholic Church for Martyrdom by Nazis
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the Nazis for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland.
Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the Holy Father “a welcome worthy of his rank” during his Apostolic visit early next year.
Keep Faith amid “formidable challenges, social contradictions” in Nigeria: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on citizens to remain firm in their faith despite what he described as “formidable challenges and social contradictions” in the West African nation.
Synod on Synodality Opportunity to “journey together in truth”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Chad to “journey together in truth”, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation have said.
How to Pray the "Christmas Novena" that’s Been Said for 300 Years
An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during Advent. Today, that novena is known as the “Christmas Novena.”
Church in South Sudan Invited to share in Pope Francis' "pilgrimage of peace" During Visit
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has invited people of different faiths in the East-Central African nation to prepare to join Pope Francis in his "pilgrimage of faith" during the Holy Father's planned Ecumenical visit to the country.
New Book on Culture of Care Offers “concrete steps” in Religious Confronting Abuse Menace
Readers of the 166-page newly launched book will gather “concrete steps” on how communities of men and women Religious can effectively confront the scourge of abuse and provide access to supportive communities for those who may encounter questions or even resistance in their attempts to implement diligent policies and practices.
Catholic Bishops Question “peculiar” Arrest, Release of Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Director
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have raised questions concerning the strange way in which the country’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director was arrested, detained, and set free without being charged.
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, "What did we learn from the pandemic?"
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Pope Francis has asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can be learned three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian Musician Files Lawsuit with Supreme Court Challenging Blasphemy Conviction
A Nigerian musician is taking a case to the country’s Supreme Court challenging a death sentence he was given in 2020 for “blasphemy,” a case his lawyers hope will overturn the harsh blasphemy laws that have plagued the country’s Christians and other religious minorities for years.
U.S. Calls for Investigation into Nigerian Forced Abortions, According to Report
The U.S. Department of State says it is “deeply troubled” by recent allegations of a forced abortion program on more than 10,000 Nigerian women and has communicated its concerns to the Nigerian government, The Christian Post reported Dec. 15.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
