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Parish Church in Lubumbashi Archdiocese, DR Congo, Closed after Desecration, Tabernacle “vandalized”, Hosts Burned
The church of St. Francis of Assisi Luano Parish of Lubumbashi Catholic Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was desecrated in a June 30 incident, when the desecrators forcefully accessed the building, vandalized the tabernacle, and set on fire hosts, the Vicar General of the Congolese Metropolitan See has confirmed.
“I offer assurance of my prayers”: Pope Leo XIV Expresses Spiritual Solidarity with Victims of Deadly Stampede in CAR
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual solidarity with victims of the tragic incident at Barthélémy Boganda High School in Bangui Catholic Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR), claimed at least 20 lives and injured dozens.
Pope Leo XIV’s Hometown Votes to Purchase His Childhood Home
In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held on July 1, the village council of Dolton, Illinois, voted to purchase the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.
Catholic Church’s Role in Education, Healthcare Discussed at Pope Leo XIV’s Audience with Equatorial Guinean President
The Catholic Church’s role in promoting formal education and healthcare in Equatorial Guinea was one of the topics discussed during the June 28 meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the President of the Central African nation, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Catholics to Show Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, to “Pray the Rosary daily”
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has urged Catholics to entrust the new Roman Pontiff to the maternal protection of the Virgin of Muxima and the guidance of the Holy Spirit by praying the Holy Rosary every day for Pope Leo XIV.
South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Reflects on His 17 Years of Episcopal Ministry, Says It’s Been “a daily sacrifice”
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has described his 17 years of Episcopal Ministry in the world’s youngest nation as a “a daily sacrifice”.
Cardinal Ambongo: Opposition to Same-sex Blessings Not "African exception"
“The position taken by Africa was also the position of so many bishops here in Europe. It’s not just an African exception,” Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo said.
South African Bishop Appointed to Dicastery for Consecrated Life “delighted”, Lauds Pope Leo XIV for African Appointees
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has expressed “delight” following his appointment as member of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
Foster Empathetic Communication: Catholic Official to Journalists in Angola, Emphasizes Truth, Hope
The Director of Rádio Ecclésia in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva has called upon media practitioners to embrace a model of communication that fosters empathy, without compromising on truth and hope.
"Being rooted in Christ" Makes Unimaginable Possible: Pope Leo XIV to Women Religious
Pope Leo XIV told a group of religious sisters that rootedness in Christ allows them to “do things they perhaps never thought they could achieve.”
“Their suffering is our suffering”: Vatican Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Calls for Spiritual Solidarity
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has denounced attacks in Northen Nigeria reportedly targeting Christians and called for spiritual solidarity with the persecuted followers of Jesus Christ, personal conversion of persecutors, and concrete action to end the violence.
Professing Evangelical Counsels “a great gain”: Spiritan Provincial Superior at Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Professing the Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that are at the heart of Religious Life, comes with the benefit of freedom to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to serve the needy and downtrodden, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) in Kenya and South Sudan has said.
Newly Consecrated Bissau-Guinean Catholic Bishop Urged to Pay Attention to “people’s pain”
The representative of the Holy Father in Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Cape Verde, and Mauritania has called upon the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau to align his Episcopal Ministry with the public ministry of Jesus Christ, manifested in closeness to the suffering.
Pope Leo XIV Seeks to Reestablish "full visible communion" with Eastern Orthodox
Pope Leo XIV received members of a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in a June 28 audience.
Taking Religious Vows Start of “spiritual journey of continuous faithfulness”: Newly Professed Mozambican Nun Told
Taking the three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that marks the beginning of Religious Life has one embark on “a spiritual journey” that requires fidelity to Christian principles, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has said.
Churches in Syria Resume Liturgies amid Heightened Security and Unease
Divine Liturgies were celebrated on Sunday, June 30, in Damascus, Syria — albeit with significantly lower attendance due to a prevailing atmosphere of fear and anxiety.
Pope Leo XIV Denounces Use of Hunger As "weapon of war" in Message to UN Conference
Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in a message to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization conference in Rome.
Ordained Priest after 19 Years of Service as Deacon, Kenyan Spiritan Says “prayer was my strength”
Fr. Isaac Omwansa, the newly ordained Kenyan-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), found solace in prayer as he served as a Deacon for close to two Decades, awaiting his Priestly Ordination.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Laments “very abortion oriented” Attitudes, Urges Strategies for Good Governance
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has denounced the growing culture of abortion and called for the building of just governance systems that address the country’s recurrent challenges, especially hunger.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Urges Realistic Sex Education Programs at Marriage to Curb “contraceptive culture”
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for faith-based, realistic sex education programs targeting couples preparing for marriage.
