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Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Date for Episcopal Ordination of Bishop for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan Announced
The date for the Episcopal Ordination of Mons. Christian Carlassare of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese that had been initially scheduled for Pentecost Sunday last year has been announced.
Catholic Priest Decries Luring of Starving Kenyans with Food During Political Campaigns
With the heated political campaigns ahead of Kenya’s August 9 elections, aspiring leaders have started distributing food parcels to residents of Turkana County who have been enduring hunger for years, a Catholic Priest in the East African country has said.
Archbishop in Nigeria Advocates for Wise Leadership, Cautions against “blind guides”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has called on religious and political leaders in the West African country to lead with wisdom by working on their own faults before correcting others so as to free themselves from “blind guides.”
Committee to Prepare for Ordination of Bishop for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan Appointed
The Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, Bishop Matthew Remijio, has appointed a committee to prepare for the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop for the South Sudanese Diocese.
Hackers Interrupt Catholic Charity’s Online Press Conference on Ukraine
Speakers were drowned out by a stream of obscenities.
Catholic Priest in Ukraine Shares How Caritas is Helping Children Find Shelter
‘In my house, we have 37 people,’ Father Vyacheslav Grynevych said.
Catholic Entity Urges World Leaders to Involve Global South in Climate Change Decisions
An official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has urged world leaders from developed countries to involve nations in the Global South in making decisions on issues of climate change.
Think Carefully Before Instituting Ban on Importation: Jesuit Scholars to Zambia’s Leaders
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have called on the Zambian government to study the effects of a ban on imports to the Southern African nation before instituting such a move.
Vatican Introduces Three Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees
Pope Francis approved the change.
Jesuit Institute South Africa Urges Government to Cut Ties with “imperialist” Putin Regime
Officials of the Jesuit Institute South Africa have called upon the country’s government to cut its diplomatic ties with the regime of Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, among other actions against the Eastern European nation that launched a military invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Attacks on Him “total interference” in His Governance
Bishop Michael Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has bemoaned recent attacks on him through a variety of communication channels saying the negative sentiments are “signs of total interference” in the governance of his Episcopal See.
Not Observing Lent Empties Christianity of “authentic power, identity”: Nigerian Bishop
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has urged Christians to observe Lent, saying failure to take part in the 40-day period characterized by prayer, fasting and almsgiving undermines the “authentic power and identity” of Christianity.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Byumba Diocese, Rwanda
Pope Francis appoints Mons. Papias Musengamana Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in Rwanda.
"They pray all day long": How Religious Sisters are Helping Needy amid Conflict in Ukraine
Sisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for “joint advocacy” in Countering Xenophobia
Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for “joint advocacy” in countering xenophobic sentiments in South Africa.
“Stop misleading politicians by endorsements”, Nigerian Bishop Urges Religious Leaders
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged religious leaders in the West African country to refrain from endorsing politicians and termed such moves as “misleading”.
Create “policies that include women” in Lesotho, Catholic Social Justice Official to State
Mamokhantso Refiloe Nkune of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the government to create labor “policies and laws that include women” in the mining industry.
Pope Francis Appeals for End to "tragic" Ukraine Conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.
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