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“Cause for joy”: Catholic Bishops in Bukavu Province on Planned Beatification of Four Martyrs in Uvira Diocese
The planned beatification of four Congolese martyrs, who include three members of Xaverian missionaries and a Priest, scheduled to take place on August 18 in the Catholic Diocese of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sparks joy, members of the Provincial Episcopal Assembly of Bukavu (ASSEPB) have said.
Let’s Be “catalysts for peace worldwide”: U.S.-based Nigerian Catholic Priest Advocates for Nonviolence at Peace Concert
There is need for Nigerians to always seek nonviolent options in the face of conflicts, a U.S.-based Nigerian Catholic Priest has said.
Don’t “abandon the people of Sudan” amid Raging Violent Conflicts Elsewhere: Jesuit Entity to International Community
One year since Sudan civil war broke out, the leadership of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) is urging the international community to include the “suffering of the people” in the Northeastern African nation among its priorities even as they attend to the needs of victims of violent conflicts in other regions of the world.
Like Peter, Be Witnesses “with energy of the Holy Spirit”: Catholic Bishop to Candidates Confirmed at Nairobi Parish
Candidates, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Assumption Umoja Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi on Sunday, April 14 were urged to recognize the power of the Holy Spirit in their respective lives and be bold witnesses of the Risen Lord after the example of the Apostle Peter.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Angola’s Politicians to “work together to promote education for peace”
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called upon politicians in the Southern African nation to put aside their differences and collaborate in fostering education for peace in the country.
Catholic Teacher, Formator Called “to be an example” of Christian Values: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya
Catholic teachers and formators have the vocation and mission of fostering Christian values by the example of their lifestyle, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Vatican Issued Interdict, Suspension against Fr. Mathiang Last May: Bishops on Acquitted South Sudanese Catholic Priest
Last May, the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization issued an interdict and suspension against Fr. John Mathiang Machol, the Catholic Priest acquitted on all counts in the case of the April 2021 shooting of the then Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, Catholic Bishops in the country have revealed.
Catholic Bishops in Bukavu Province, DR Congo Decry “endemic” Insecurity, Urge Government to Prioritize Citizens’ Safety
Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are decrying insecurity in their Episcopal Sees.
On Mother’s Day for Catholics in Nigeria, Mothers Urged to Be “models to their children in virtue”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged mothers to live a life of virtue and be role models to their children.
Pope Francis Transfers, Appoints Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa, Lesotho, DR Congo
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, and Archbishop Mitja Leskovar as Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa and Lesotho, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) respectively.
“Do everything possible” for Success of Presidential Polls: Catholic Bishops in Chad to Government
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) have called on the transitional government in the country to “do everything possible” to ensure that the Presidential elections scheduled for May 6 are successful.
Yearlong Sudan Civil War “evokes terrible memories” for Comboni Missionary Sister Receiving Returnees in South Sudan
The sight of the South Sudanese returnees fleeing war in Sudan who arrive worn out and scared evokes painful memories for Sr. Elena Balatti, who is witnessing a civil war for a third time.
Stories of Rwandan Women “scarred by genocide” Must Be Told: Jesuit Priest on 30th Anniversary of Mass Killing
Women who were sexually assaulted, infected with diseases, and forced into exile, among other brutalities during the 1994 genocide against Tutsis remain deeply scarred three decades later, and their stories must be told, a Rwandan-born Jesuit Priest has said.
10 Years On, “intensify efforts” to Free Remaining Chibok Girls: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders to Government
Christian leaders in Nigeria are appealing to the government to escalate its efforts to secure the freedom of at least 82 Chibok girls who remain in captivity 10 years after Boko Haram militia abducted them from their school.
We’re Here “to create a better environment”: Nigerian Archbishop at Launch of Charcoal Briquette Production Initiative
The launching of a charcoal briquette making factory in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja continues initiatives aimed to realize “a better environment” in line with the recommendations of Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’, the Local Ordinary has said.
Chancery of DR Congo’s Kinshasa Archdiocese Decries Sunday “degrading treatment” Cardinal Ambongo Suffered at Airport
The Chancery of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has decried the “degrading treatment” that Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo suffered under officials at the N'djili International Airport.
Increase of Missionaries’ Work Permit Charges “absolutely unethical”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops
The move by the Kenyan government to revise upwards work permit charges for missionaries in the East African nation denotes ingratitude to the sacrifices of people, who have dedicated their lives to making the society a good place, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Kenyans’ Financial Struggles Causing “mental distress”: Catholic Bishops Urge State to Address High Cost of Living
The high cost of living in Kenya is causing mental agony among the people of God in the East African nation, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Cardinal Sarah Decries Paganism, Says Contemporary Church “experiencing temptation of atheism”
A section of Church leaders have aligned themselves with modern day values in the name “contemporary culture” akin to paganism, Robert Cardinal Sarah has noted with concern.
What Catholic Sisters in Kenya are Doing to Address “knowledge gap” Regarding Care for Aging Women Religious
Capacity building and incorporating more members are some of the strategies Catholic Sisters in Kenya have undertaken to raise awareness about the need to care for aging women Religious in the East African nation.
