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“Synodality for us in Africa is a total rejection of individualism”: Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has described the Synod on Synodality as a process of avoiding selfish interests on the African continent.
Cardinal Turkson Urges Catholics to Emulate Uganda’s Martyrs' Integrity to Build a “corruption-free” Africa
Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, who serves as the Chancellor of the Roman Curia, has called on Catholics to emulate the Ugandan Martyrs' values of faith, integrity, and transparency.
Diaconate "is not today" the Answer for Promoting Women in Church Leadership: Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect
Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the question of the female diaconate “is not ripe.”
Epicentre of Militant Islamist Violence Has “shifted from the Middle East to Africa”: Catholic Charity Report
The Aid to the Church in Need report, which covers August 2022 to June 2024, states that human rights violations against Christians have increased.
African Bishops Speak: How Has the Synod on Synodality Impacted the Church in Africa?
How has the Synod on Synodality impacted the Catholic Church in Africa? And, in turn, how has the Church in Africa impacted the global synodal process?
New leadership of Catholic Women in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “be bold in mission, sacrifice for others”
The Chaplain of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has urged the newly elected leadership of CWA to embrace their mission with boldness and a spirit of sacrifice.
“Welcoming migrants a Christian faith obligation”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has said welcoming migrants is not just a human duty but a requirement of the Christian faith.
“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.
Marist Brothers in Africa Commit to Synodality, Missionary Life at Gathering in Nigeria
Members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, commonly known as simply the Marist Brothers in Africa have expressed their commitment to fostering synodality and missionary life in their respective missions.
Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”
Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.
Pope Francis to Release New Encyclical Letter "Dilexit Nos" on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Encourages Christians to Persevere in Evangelization amid Persecution
Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African country to persist in their evangelization efforts despite ongoing persecution meted against them.
“Simple yet sacred”: Pilgrims on Canonization Mass of Founder Whose Members Were First Commissioned to Kenya
While the Canonization Mass of Blessed Joseph Allamano alongside 13 others took place in “simplicity”, the celebration had a deep “spiritual significance”, pilgrims at the Sunday, October 20 event have said.
Pope Francis Honors Ugandan Pilgrims on 60th Anniversary of Martyrs' Canonization
During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a large group of Ugandan pilgrims, including the Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo.
“Let us be selfless in our giving for the missions”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in Mission Sunday Message
On the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday marked on October 20, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese has called on Catholics to embrace selflessness in their support for the Church's mission work
Pope Francis Canonizes 14 New Saints, Including Consolata Missionaries Founder, Priests Martyred in Syria
In a Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 20, Pope Francis declared three nineteenth-century founders of Religious Orders and the eleven “Martyrs of Damascus” as Saints to be venerated by the global Catholic Church.
Synod on Synodality: Vatican's Doctrine of the Faith Prefect Promises Follow-up Meeting after Controversial Absence
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18 meeting of synod delegates about a Vatican study group on women’s roles in the Church.
Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”
The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.
“Sacred duty”: Church Leaders in Mauritius Call for Responsible Participation in General Elections
Church leaders in Mauritius have underscored the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and are calling for responsible participation in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Consolata Missionaries Founder Canonization Time to Sing “Magnificat”: Kenyan-born Superior General, 1,300 to Witness
The joy that the Blessed Virgin Mary expressed after exchanging greetings with Elizabeth in her song of the Magnificat is inspiring members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) at the canonization of their founder, Blessed Joseph Allamano.
