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It’s time to Teach Nigerians “how to fish”: Catholic Bishop on Alleviating Poverty
Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun of the Catholic Diocese of Uromi in Nigeria has called on government authorities to implement sustainable measures to alleviate the high rate of poverty in the country rather than constantly giving people handouts.
Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for Burkina Faso’s Tenkodogo Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. David Koudougou who has been serving as the Diocesan Administrator of the Tenkodogo Catholic Diocese in Burkina Faso as the new Bishop of the Diocese.
Pope Francis Praises Midwives, Obstetricians, Gynecologists Who Welcome Babies with "humanity"
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Consecrated Persons to Promote Vocations, Renew Hope
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has emphasized the importance of hope and the need for Consecrated Persons to promote vocations.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Proposes Constitution that Represents all Citizens
Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has faulted Angola’s current constitution, describing it as party-based and modeled after Marxist-Leninist constitutions, which, according to him, does not reflect the identity of all Angolans.
Catholic Education Entity Founded During Apartheid in South Africa Celebrates Milestones at 40th Anniversary
The Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) has reflected on its milestones since its establishment in 1985, emphasizing its enduring support for schools, teachers, and learners across the Southern African region.
“Disrespectful, offensive to Catholic faith”: Youths in Malawi Condemn Portrayal of Religious Life at University Event
The leadership of the Catholic youths in Malawi has condemned abuse of religious attire by a section of students at Mzuzu University at a past social event, stating that such conduct was disrespectful and misrepresented Catholic religious beliefs and practices.
Pope Francis Highlights Hope for Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Challenges Newly Ordained Priest, Deacons to be Instruments of Reconciliation
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has called on a Deacon he ordained a Priest and three Seminaries he ordained Deacons to be instruments of peace and reconciliation in the Church.
Pope Francis Urges All Catholics to Be "missionaries of hope" Through Prayer and Action
“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission of the Church,” the pope shared in his message.
Pope Francis Reiterates Desire for "full unity" among Christians
“The proclamation of the common faith requires, first of all, that we love one another,” the Holy Father said in a Feb. 6 audience with Oriental Orthodox priests and monks.
Catholic Sisters in Kenya Witness to “total transformation” of Girls Rescued from Streets
Members of the Assumption Sisters of Eldoret (ASE) working with homeless children in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, have described the joy of getting the children, especially the girls, completely off the streets.
What Would Mons. Munzihirwa Christophe Say? Plea to End War in DR Congo Evokes Memories of Murdered Catholic Archbishop
Fr. Toussaint Kafarhire Murhula, a members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) and scholar, has called for non-violent resistance to the invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by neighboring countries, evoking memories of Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, who was murdered for making a similar call while he served as Archbishop of DRC’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu.
Catechize Peers with Social Media Posts: Nigerian Priest Urges Catholic Youths to Counter Growing Paganism
Catholic youths have the possibility of constructively engaging social media and counter the growing trend of paganism, including the appetite for “quick money” that has reportedly lured a section of young people in Nigeria into “fetish practices”, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
Beware of Reality of Evil, even “young people learning to steal exams”: Nairobi Catholic Archbishop to Staff, Students
Students, the administrative and teaching staff at St. Mary School, Msongari, have been cautioned against undermining the “reality” and prevalence of evil.
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Burkina Faso Calls for Unity of Family, Reliance on God’s Grace and Benevolence
Archbishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso has called for unity among the people of God in his new Metropolitan See.
Pope Francis: Faith in God is "a force that sets love in motion" in the World
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people to share their faith in God with others.
“You are treasures for the Church, society”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to the Consecrated
Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of the Catholic Diocese of Katiola in Ivory Coast has lauded members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), describing them as “treasures” for the people of God.
“Do not join the prophets of doom”: Apostolic Nuncio in Mozambique to the Consecrated
The representative of the Holy Father in Mozambique has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against persons engaged in negativity regarding Religious and Vowed Life, whom he described as “prophets of doom”.
St. Bakhita Feast Day Stirs Renewed Fight against Human Trafficking in over 30 African Countries
Over 30 African countries have confirmed their participation in the February 8 campaign to end human trafficking, which the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has organized.
