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Ongoing National Week of Faith in Mozambique an “ideal time to reflect on our identity”: Catholic Archbishop
The 7th edition of the National Week of Faith and Social Commitment in Mozambique is an opportunity for participants to reflect on their identity and chart a new future for the Southern African nation, Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has said.
Pope Francis Names Two Officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as Bishops
Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy was named titular bishop of Ossero, Croatia, and Monsignor Philippe Curbelié was named titular bishop of Utica, Tunisia.
“Don't miss out”: Bishop Encourages Participation in Catholic Youth Jubilee Year in Cape Verde
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has is encouraging active participation in the planned National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths in the Archipelago and island country of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean scheduled for August 4 -12.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to Amusement Park
According to the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff visited Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, who has been serving homosexuals and “transgender” people for 56 years.
Last Supper Mockery at Olympics: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Question Freedom of Religion in the West
A section of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria has described the drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during the July 26 opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics as offensive to Christianity, and raised questions as to whether freedom of religion really exists in the West.
“I was deceived”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Revokes Ordination of “Deacons” in Forgery Saga
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lokoja has withdrawn “ordination certificates” to four men he had ordained Deacons on July 12 after he was presented with forged documents showing they were qualified for Holy Orders.
“Negative impacts outweigh the benefits”: Catholic Environmentalists in Africa on Uganda –Tanzania Crude Oil Pipeline
Catholic environmentalists in Africa under their umbrella body, Laudato Si' Movement - Africa, are advocating for the halting of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP).
Uphold, Protect Journalists’ Right to Information, “stop ongoing attacks”: Catholic Journalists in Nairobi to Govt
The leadership of the forum bringing together journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic media outlets has expressed support for Kenya’s journalists, who have taken to the streets to decry escalating attacks on reporters covering recent anti-government demonstrations.
Pope Tells Altar Servers Jesus is with them in "that act of love which is the Eucharist"
Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and doubts amid life’s difficulties.
Africa’s Laudato Si’ Movement Creating Awareness on Dangers of Fossil Fuel, Halting Uganda –Tanzania Crude Oil Project
Members of Laudato Si' Movement - Africa are creating awareness on the dangers of fossil fuel on the continent in an initiative that also seeks to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) – the Uganda-Tanzania initiative that was confirmed in April 2016 as a 1,443km pipeline project to transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania to be sold to world markets.
Nigeria’s Leaders “must move away from hoarding public resources for personal gain”: Catholic Archbishop
The political class in the West African nation “must” reconsider their lifestyle that serves their personal interests and begin availing resources to the wider public, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.
Vatican Asset Management Body Reports 45.9 Million Euro Profit in 2023
About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the work of the Roman Curia.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Distance Themselves from Petition to Oust President, Commit to “multi-stakeholder engagement”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have distanced themselves from a petition that has been filed at the High Court in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, seeking to remove President William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.
Pope Francis Expresses Closeness with “sorely tried population” of Southern Ethiopia following Deadly Landslides
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of Gofa Zone in the Southern part of Ethiopia who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides.
Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers 2024.
Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report
Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report.
Vatican Office Deletes Online Poll Showing Negative Response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”
"Words cannot describe it": Bishop Urges "renewed zeal" in Face of "heinous" Last Supper Mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.
120 Chaplains Offer Spiritual Support to Athletes during Paris Olympics
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.
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