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Pope Francis Has Asked Catholics to Say This Prayer May 24: Our Lady, Help of Christians

May 23, 2022

In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, which venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary under that title as the country's patroness.

Grand Mosque of Paris in France. Credit: LPLT / Wikimedia Commons

Murder of Student in Nigeria among "anti-Christian acts": Rector of Grand Mosque of Paris

May 23, 2022

The Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris in France has condemned the stoning and murder, of Deborah Yakubu, describing the May 12 incident as one of the heinous crimes that joins "a series of anti-Christian acts" in Nigeria.  

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Let’s Emulate Early Church’s “synodal” Way to Address Challenges: Nigerian Archbishop

May 23, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has said that the people of God today can apply the same approach of dialogue that the early church used in solving issues to address the current challenges that are affecting the institution of the church and society.

Pope Francis and President Salva Kiir at the Vatican in 2019. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Official Urges Media Authority to Help Journalists Cover Ecumenical Trip

May 23, 2022

A government official in South Sudan has urged the Media Authority in the East-Central African nation to support local journalists to “broadly” cover the envisioned July ecumenical visit that is to involve Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.

Sr. Beatrice Njau, FSP, Directress of Paulines Audiovisuals Africa. Credit: Sr. Beatrice Njau, FSP/Nairobi

Ahead of Communications Day, Kenyan Nun Urges Journalists “to preserve Christian values”

May 22, 2022

Catholic journalists are to foster Christian values in their practice of professional journalism to facilitate evangelization through modern means of communication, a Nairobi-based Catholic Nun has said. 

Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, suspended in Nigeria's Gboko Diocese for engaging himself in “partisan politics”. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Suspends Priest for Engaging “in partisan politics”

May 22, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Gboko Diocese has suspended Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for engaging himself in “partisan politics”.

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Caritas Internationalis Calls for “special protection status” for Climate Change Victims

May 22, 2022

As the International Migration Review Forum (IMFR) gets underway, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on the international community to grant a special protection status to people and communities displaced due to climate change.

Representatives of Kimberley Diocese after a workshop for structuring Caritas and Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees. Credit: SACBC

Caritas, Migrants and Refugee Offices “light in a tunnel”: Catholic Priest in South Africa

May 22, 2022

A Catholic Priest at the helm of Caritas and Migrants and Refugees Offices that have been officially launched in South Africa’s Kimberley Diocese has lauded the initiative of establishing the two entities, terming them “light in a tunnel of our dark moments”.

Pope Francis greets a crowd of an estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome for his Regina Caeli address on May 22, 2022. Vatican Media

Ask the Lord for the Gift of Peace: Pope Francis

May 22, 2022

An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections on Jesus' words, “My peace I give to you” (Jn 14:27).

Participants in Italy's pro-life demonstration in Rome on May 21, 2022. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Life "is always sacred and inviolable", Pope Francis Says

May 22, 2022

Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday. 

Credit: Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS)

Missionary Priest in South Sudan Lauds “ecumenical approach” of Planned Papal Trip

May 21, 2022

A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan has lauded the “ecumenical approach” of the planned pastoral trip of Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace to the East-Central African nation.

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Launch of Superiors’ Conference of Southern Africa “a historic moment for church”: Nun

May 21, 2022

A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded the establishment of the Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) and described the initiative as “a historic moment” for the Church in the region and “a dream come true”.

President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, and King Mswati. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Peace Entity Says Eswatini Still Too Hostile for Meaningful Dialogue

May 21, 2022

Locals in Eswatini have expressed their dissatisfaction about the preparation for dialogue in the Southern African nation, with some telling Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), that the country is still too hostile for any meaningful dialogue to end the ongoing protests.

Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

Former Child Soldiers in Central African Republic Benefiting from Jesuit Entity’s Training

May 21, 2022

More than 300 children who served as child soldiers in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been given an opportunity to transform their lives through training opportunities spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Pope Francis met with members of the De La Salle Christian Brothers on May 21, 2022. Vatican Media

Catholic Schools Should Not be Christian in Name Only: Pope Francis

May 21, 2022

The pope spoke to the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of DRC's Kinshasa Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy photo

Pope Francis “confirmed that he is coming” Despite Knee Pain: Cardinal in DR Congo

May 20, 2022

Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July despite his health challenges, especially the pain in his knee, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.

A poster announcing forthcoming 56th World Communications Day (WCD) in Kenya's Nairobi Archdiocese. Credit: Fr. Isaac Maina, SDB/BEAMS/Nairobi

Catholic Media Houses in Nairobi Conducting Awareness Campaign ahead of Communications Day

May 20, 2022

Catholic Media houses in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are conducting campaigns to sensitize the people of God in the Kenyan Metropolitan See about the forthcoming 56th World Communications Day (WCD).

Some members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Catholic Bishops in Benin Call for “transparent, truly inclusive, peaceful elections”

May 20, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Benin are calling on stakeholders in the organization of legislative elections in the country to ensure that the polls are “free, transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful.”

Some medical students at the Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI) in South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS)

Catholic Entity in South Sudan Appeals for Support in Training of Nurses and Midwives

May 20, 2022

An official of Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS) a Catholic entity in South Sudan, is appealing for more support to continue offering scholarships for medical students at the Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI).

People from more than 20 countries take part in a video call hosted by the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life on May 19, 2022. Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life Flickr photostream.

Vatican Hosts Synod Listening Session with Disabled Catholics

May 20, 2022

‘I’m in debt to people with disabilities,’ said Cardinal Grech. ‘One of them led me on the path of a priestly vocation.’