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What Entails the Call to “theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”?
Delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops encouraged Catholic Bishops in Africa under their collective forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), “to promote theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”.
“A spiritual, missionary revival”: Cameroonian Archbishop on Synod on Synodality Fruits
The Universal Church expects a spiritual and missionary revival in all aspects, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said.
"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Pope Francis Prays for Peace and Hope on All Souls’ Day
Pope Francis prayed for peace, hope, and mercy at a Mass to mark All Souls’ Day on a rainy morning at the Rome War Cemetery.
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.
One Year after Meeting with Pope Francis, Young Africans Celebrate Growth
It has been a year since young people in Africa had a virtual dialogue with Pope Francis, where the Holy Father challenged them to keep their roots intact, to never stop dreaming, and to be their own evangelizers.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese Dies on All Saints Day at 87
Bishop Paride Taban, the first Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has passed on Wednesday, November 1, Feast of All Saints. He was aged 87.
Nigerian Diocese Concerned about Whereabouts of Priest who Disappeared “without any trace”
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has expressed concern about the whereabouts of a Priest in the Nigerian Metropolitan See who has been missing for a month.
Church Must Find Ways to Address “new forms of violence”: Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone
The Catholic Church in Africa has distinguished herself as an agent of peace amid conflict, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has observed, noting that the Church must now adapt to what he describes as “new forms of violence”.
Pope Francis Calls for "paradigm shift" in Theology for World of Today
Citing the need to deal with “profound cultural transformations,” the pope presented his dramatic vision for the future of Catholic theology in a new motu proprio.
What is the Process for Canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process the Church uses to declare someone a saint.
On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis Says Holiness is "a gift and a journey"
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely change our lives,” Pope Francis said.
African Delegates to Share Experience, Lessons from Synod on Synodality in Planned Webinar
African delegates who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome are expected to share their experience and lessons from the meeting in a webinar scheduled for November 15.
Call to Be Part of “transformative movement”: Official on Planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana
The planned Diocesan Synod on youth in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is a call for all the people of God in the Ghanaian Episcopal See to be part of “a transformative movement” that seeks “new and creative pathways for effective pastoral ministry to the youth”, an official involved in organizing the event has said.
Diocese Announces Release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Attack on Nigerian Parish
The Parish Priest of St. Ann's Sarkin Kudu Parish of Nigeria’s Wukari Diocese who was kidnapped on Sunday, October 29 has regained his freedom, the Catholic Diocese has announced.
“Quite unreal”: Catholic Priests in Nigeria on Government’s “palliative structure”
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) have described as “quite unreal” the “palliative structure” that the government of Nigeria has put in place to cushion citizens from the adverse effects of fuel subsidy removal.
Here is What Pope Francis is Doing for the Week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies.
Newly Elevated South Sudanese Cardinal Calls for Togetherness, with “God ahead of us”
The newly elevated South Sudanese Cardinal returned to his Metropolitan See from Rome with a call to togetherness, emphasizing the need to invoke and rely upon God’s graces for lasting peace in the world’s newest country.
Plans Underway for Funeral of Murdered Nigerian Monk as Search for Body Hits a Snag
Monks at the Benedictine Monastery, Eruku in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin are planning for the funeral ceremony of their confrere, Br. Godwin Eze, after those who set out to search for the murdered monk’s body encountered obstacles.
