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“Life has never been so cheap”, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Decry, Call for Responsibility
The rise in cases of abductions, killings, and property destruction in Nigeria is a cause for concern for Catholic Bishops who, in a collective statement, are calling upon the government to “take full responsibility for the present culture of violence.”
Pope Francis Urges Catholic Lawmakers to Protect Human Dignity Online
The pope called for renewed efforts to combat child pornography, data breaches, and cyber attacks.
"Every child that arrives is God’s gift": Pope Francis on Adoption
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video.
Clerics in Nigeria’s Plateau State Cautioned against “inciting, provocative statements”
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, is cautioning religious leaders, including Muslim Clerics, against pronouncements that are likely trigger violent reactions.
Pope Francis Meets Nobel Peace Prize Winner Championing Women Rights in Iraq, Afghanistan
The survivor of ISIS enslavement has expressed concern for the future of Afghan women.
"Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that hypocrisy within the Church is “particularly detestable.”
“Current wave of agitations all over country very worrisome”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has expressed concerns about the level of anxiety across the West African nation saying the trend is politically “worrisome.”
Family is all we have, Catholic Bishop Says at Southern Africa’s Marriage Campaign Launch
Everything, except family, seems to have been taken away by the COVID-19 pandemic, a member of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said at the launch of the marriage awareness campaign in the three-nation ecclesiastical region.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Announce Campaign to Strengthen Marriages
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have announced a campaign in which they plan to journey with the people of God seeking to strengthen their marriage relationships and families in the ecclesiastical region.
Police Question Rwandan Immigrant Suspected of Murdering Catholic Priest in France
A 40-year-old Rwandan immigrant already suspected of starting a devastating fire at a French cathedral was questioned by police in connection with the murder of a Catholic priest on Monday in western France.
Who was Fr. Olivier Maire, the Catholic Priest Murdered in France?
The 60-year-old priest was a popular leader of retreats.
Breaking: Catholic Priest Murdered in France, Says Country’s Interior Minister
Gérald Darmanin wrote: “All my support to the Catholics of our country after the dramatic murder of a priest in Vendée.”
Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse Renews “our amazement for gift of Eucharist”: Pope Francis
‘God became man for me, for you, for all of us, to enter into our lives,’ the pope said.
Vatican Announces Launch of Research Initiative on Family by Various Catholic Universities
The project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year.
Catholic Church in Eswatini Dedicates Feast of Assumption, August 15, to “prayer, healing”
The leadership of Eswatini’s lone Catholic Diocese is dedicating August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to “prayer and healing.”
Benedictine Monks Return to Historic French Abbey for First Time after 230-Year Absence
Anti-clerical revolutionaries expelled the Benedictines in 1790.
"With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate": Pope Francis
It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery.
Catholic Clergy, Laity Eulogize Kenyan Priest, Professor as Advocate of Peace in Families
Members of the Clergy and the Laity in Kenya have paid glowing tribute to the late Kenyan Priest and University Professor, Fr. Peter Ignatius Gichure, describing him as one who advocated for Catholic marriage, family life, and peace among family members.
10-year Strategic Plan for Ghana’s Tamale Archdiocese to Foster Catholic Youth Formation
The newly-launched 10-year strategic plan aimed at accelerating growth and development in Ghana’s Tamale Archdiocese is expected to lay emphasis on the formation of Catholic youth, the Local Ordinary has said.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for Church Reform “in the light of the Gospel”
In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’
