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To Realize “true peace” in West Africa, “fraternity must be built at all levels”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop who was among delegates participating in just concluded fourth Plenary Assembly of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has underscored the need for fraternity “at all levels” for what he termed “true peace” to be realized in West African countries.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Appeals for Support for Internally Displaced Persons
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing violence in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State need more assistance, an official of the Compassionate and Humanity Organization (CHO) of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has said.
Pope Francis Decries Low Birth Rate in the West, Says “impoverishing everyone’s future”
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said.
Stoning, Murder of Nigerian Christian Student “criminal, law must take its cause”: Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has condemned the killing of a Christian student at her college, noting that the murder is “a criminal act and the law must take its cause”.
Catholic Women Global Union Initiate Process “to give voice to women currently invisible”
The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO) have initiated the African Chapter of their World Women's Observatory (WWO) with an aim of giving women in Africa an opportunity to reflect on their lives, share their challenges, and dreams.
Emulate Jesus Christ, “serve without discrimination”, Kenyan Priest Urges Catholic Women
The Chaplain of the Kenya National Council of Catholic Women (KNCCW) has called upon Catholic women across the globe to follow the example of Jesus Christ, serving all people without discriminating anyone based on social, economic, religious or any other distinguishing factors.
Pope Francis Says Family Life More Tested than Ever Before
The pope was speaking to moral theologians.
Anglicans are "valued traveling companions": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC).
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in South Sudan Invites Authorities to Investigate Child Abuse
Officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese have called on authorities to investigate cases of violence and abuse against children in the East-Central African nation.
Credible Journalism Can Still Make You Money, Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Tells Media
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri in Kenya has told media houses in the East African nation to practice credible journalism, noting that the media houses will still make money if they serve people with truth.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Appealing for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the safe release of a Priest who was kidnapped on Mother's Day.
Spiritan Superior in Congo-Brazzaville Appointed Bishop for Dolisie Diocese
The Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans - CSSp) in Congo-Brazzaville has been appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Dolisie in the Central African nation.
Cause for Beatification of South Africa’s “Little Eden” Founders “well underway”: Official
The cause for beatification of the founders of Little Eden Society, a non-profit South African entity that provides life-long care to hundreds of “children and adults with profound intellectual disability”, is progressing as per the given guidelines, a Catholic Priest involved in the process has said.
Migrants and Refugees Have "enormous potential" to Help Society: Pope Francis
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has announced the passing on Fr. Joseph Akete Bako who was kidnapped from the Archdiocese in March.
“Show mercy”, Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Appeals to Kidnappers Holding Woman
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdioceses of Bamenda in Cameroon is appealing to people who kidnapped a woman in the Archdiocese to have mercy on her and to allow her to go back home to her loved ones.
Pray for Success of Planned Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan: Bishop-elect
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has called for prayers for the success of the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation.
African Scholars Hoping for Lengthy Synodality Beyond October 2023 Synod of Bishops
A working group of theologians, professionals, and academics who participated in a symposium that the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) organized on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality have exuded confidence that the synodal deliberations will live beyond the October 2023 Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis Meets Wives of Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting to Defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Mauritius Presents Community Garden Project, Urges Support
Officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in Mauritius have presented a project that seeks to alleviate poverty and misery among the population through community gardens.
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