Advertisement
Catholic News
Late Ugandan Archbishop "lived his earthly life according to beatitudes": Catholic Bishop
Archbishop Denis Lote Kiwanuka, the Archbishop Emeritus of Uganda’s Tororo Archdiocese who died on the morning of Sunday, April 24 has been described as a Catholic Church leader who lived his life fully in accordance with the beatitudes.
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon Decry Rise in Domestic Violence, Urge Respect for Human Life
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have expressed concern about the increase in cases of domestic violence in the Central African nation and have urged citizens to respect the dignity of human life.
Pope Francis Updates Canon Law on Dismissal from Religious Institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions.
Faith Leaders in Africa among Signatories Demanding Recycling of Special Drawing Rights
Members of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) are among officials of various Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) with presence in Africa who are calling for the rechanneling and reissuance of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to developing nations.
Pope Francis Cancels Day’s Activities Due to Knee Pain, Says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Urge Vigilance, Say “security is everybody’s business”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Taraba State have called on the people of God in the region to take a proactive approach on matters pertaining to their security because “security is everybody’s business”.
Catholic Priest among Suspects Sentenced for Shooting Bishop-elect in South Sudan
A Catholic Priest is among four suspects sentenced over the shooting of the then Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, now Bishop Christian Carlassare.
Nigerian Diocese Demands Release of Priest Accused of Murder, Urges Thorough Investigation
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Nigeria has decried what it terms as a wrongful arrest of a member of her Clergy who has been accused of murder, among other acts of violence in the West African country.
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Matadi Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. André Giraud Pindi Muanza the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC). The Bishop-elect has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of the Congolese Diocese since March 2021.
Catholic Entity Empowering Thousands in Rwanda Through Biodiversity Initiative
More than 10,000 people living around Rwanda’s National Park are benefiting from a project that involves rearing livestock, officials of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, have said.
Pope Francis Expresses Joy at Growth of Missionaries of Mercy Worldwide
The pope commissioned the first Missionaries of Mercy in 2016.
Pope Francis Comments on His Knee Pain
While meeting with members of the Trinitarian order on Monday, Pope Francis referred to his knee ailment, which kept him from standing to greet all of them.
Salesians in South Sudan Rehabilitating, Reintegrating Street Children in Families
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering at their centre in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese are rehabilitating street children and helping reintegrate them with their respective families.
Inter-Congregational Partnership Necessary to Address South Sudan’s “enormous needs”: Nun
A Catholic Nun serving at the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) has, at an online book launch, underscored the need for partnerships among members of Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life in addressing the “enormous needs” of the people of God in South Sudan.
Catholic Priest Concerned About “undocumented, unaccompanied children” entering S. Africa
A Catholic Priest ministering in Zimbabwe’s Mutare Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, expressed concern about the increasing number of “undocumented and unaccompanied children” entering South Africa.
On Ecumenical Trip to South Sudan, Pope Will See Initiatives Toward Peace: Catholic Bishop
“There are no major risks” to Pope Francis’ safety in South Sudan, Bishop Christian Carlassare said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Rally for Signatures to Halt "radical" Pro-Choice Agenda
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, has launched a petition against Walt Disney Company for seeking to groom children to adopt radical pro-choice agenda.
Marking Two Months of War, Pope Francis Says "the attack must be stopped"
Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his call for a truce in Ukraine, saying "the attack must be stopped."
"The Lord is not looking for perfect Christians": Pope Francis
Jesus’ merciful words to a doubting St. Thomas reminds us that the Lord does not expect us to be “perfect Christians,” Pope Francis said in his Regina Caeli reflection on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Infrastructural Damage Hampering Relief Support in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Caritas
A Caritas official in South Africa has said the damage to infrastructure is hindering efforts to reach out to those affected by the floods in the Southeastern Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
