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Lent 2025, Let’s Transform “from selfishness to self-giving, hatred to love, evil to good”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
As a time for sacrifice, penance, and deep reflection, this year’s Lenten Season provides an opportunity for self-transformation, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Priestly Ministry “requires constant renewal”: Vicar General in Cape Verdean Catholic Diocese
The ministry of Catholic Priests in the contemporary world involves “constant renewal”, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has said.
Catholic Justice, Peace Official in Cameroon Cautions against “disinformation campaigns” during Electioneering Period
As Cameroon gears up for the presidential Election Day in October 2025, the Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has cautioned against the spreading of falsehood aimed at misleading the public.
Pope Francis Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude for Spiritual Solidarity, Prays for the Suffering, Meets Vatican Officials
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
“You are called to be agents of transformation”: Catholic Bishop at Launch of National Youth Day in Ivory Coast
Young people in Ivory Coast must take an active role in shaping the future of the Church and society, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Pope Francis' Health Remains Stable Following Friday Respiratory Crisis
The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis Presents with "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" on Friday: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Time to “return the love” as Catholics in Africa Gather Online to Pray for Pope Francis’ Recovery
Catholics from across Africa gathered online for one hour to pray for Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14. Latest reports on the health situation of the Holy Father indicate a “sudden worsening of the respiratory picture”.
Communications Officer for Regional Bishops’ Conference in Africa Reminisces about Past with Pope Francis, Prays for Him
Sheila Leocádia Pires, the Mozambican-born journalist who serves as the Communications Officer of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is praying for the recovery of the ailing Holy Father, Pope Francis, with whom she says she shared light moments on the sidelines of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality gatherings, where she served as Secretary of the Commission for Information.
Pope Francis Ventilated after "sudden worsening" of Respiratory Condition
Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his condition, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis’ Medical Condition Continues to Improve, "further days of clinical stability are needed": Vatican Updates
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the Vatican said Thursday.
“We have to work hard to change Cameroon”: Bishop to Catholics amid Challenges, October Presidential Election
The President of the Episcopal Commission for Communication at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged Catholics in the Central African nation to embrace their role as bearers of hope and work diligently to transform the country that is gearing up for a presidential election later this year.
“You’re true reference point for civilization of truth, love”: Catholic Bishop in Malawi to Parish Priests
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa in Malawi has called upon Parish Priests in his Episcopal See to live up to their identity as bearers of “truth and love in this world”, guarding the people of God under their pastoral care against falsehood.
Nigeria’s Catholics Challenged to Embrace “radical forgiveness” amid Provocation from Other Faiths
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has challenged Catholics in the West African nation to extend “radical forgiveness” to those who seek to provoke them by criticizing their faith.
“Our Church needs us”: Catholic Communicators in Cameroon Urged to Persevere in Their Media Apostolate
Catholic communicators in Cameroon have been urged to remain steadfast in their media apostolate, keeping in mind their role in fostering hope, solidarity, and peace in society.
In Get-Well-Soon Wishes, Theologians in Africa Pour their Hearts Out to Pope Francis
Members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) are reflecting on Pope Francis’ simplicity, humility, servant leadership and sense of humour as they continue to pray for his recovery.
Pope Francis’ Early-stage Kidney Insufficiency "subsided" on Wednesday: Vatican Updates
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office stated.
Catholic Bishops in Benin, DR Congo, Mozambique Appeal for Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Francis
Catholic Bishops in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique are among Church leaders in Africa appealing for prayers for Pope Francis, who was admitted in hospital on February 14 and later diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Thank You, Pope Francis, for Making “your sick bed a channel” of Evangelization: SIGNIS Africa President
The President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has penned a moving letter to Pope Francis, lauding him for using every opportunity to evangelize, including his time in the hospital, where he is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14.
Vicar for Consecrated Life in Tanzania’s Tabora Catholic Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Josaphat Jackson Bududu as Auxiliary Bishop of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, where Protase Cardinal Rugambwa is the Local Ordinary.
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