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Seminarian David Igba during a pastoral visit at Scared Heart Udei of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi. Credit: David Igba

Seminarian in Nigeria Narrowly Escapes Shooting by Islamist Fulani Attackers

Aug 23, 2023

Monday, August 21, David Igba, a Seminarian at Sacred Heart Udei Parish of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Makurdi stared death in the face when he encountered armed Fulani herdsmen.

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Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa. Credit: Fr. Dumisani Vilakati,

IMBISA Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations with Call to Turn Challenges into Opportunity “to increase faith, hope”

Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the Vatican on Thursday, May 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN/Vatican Pool

In Papal Bull Titled “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Pope Francis Announces How, When Church’s 2025 Jubilee Will Begin

An external view of the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem during the procession of the Franciscan friars after the first vespers of the Ascension solemnity on May 8, 2024. The procession circled the chapel three times. / Credit: Marinella Bandini

Catholics Ascend to Mount Olives, Site of Jesus’ Ascension, Only Day They Can Use Chapel Currently Under Muslim Control

Pope Francis at vespers following the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope does not disappoint,” at the Vatican, Thursday, May 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Full Text of “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Papal Bull for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee

Consider “aggressiveness” in Communication Apostolate: Jesuit Priest to Women Religious Communicators in Ghana

Members of the executive of the National Laity Council of the Catholic Church in Malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Current Leaders of Laity Groups in Malawi Urged to “remain staunch Catholics” Post Scheduled Elections, Even if Not Re-E

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Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese Orders “immediate” Closure of Catholic School after Attack to “avoid unimaginable disaster”

“Very distasteful, divisive”: Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Decry Utterances Fomenting Religious Intolerance

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

“Barbaric act”, “act of blind hatred”, Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis on Bombing of Mugunga IDP Camp in DR Congo

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Flash Floods in Kenya: Catholic Bishops “call for swift action to save lives”, Appeal for “generous acts of charity”

Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa. Credit: Fr. Dumisani Vilakati,

IMBISA Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations with Call to Turn Challenges into Opportunity “to increase faith, hope”

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Nigeria’s Health Sector Subjected to “years of neglect by government”: Catholic Archbishop Decries Human Capital Flight

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola’s Political, Civil Leaders “must set an example of service”: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes Patriotism

Pope Francis at vespers following the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope does not disappoint,” at the Vatican, Thursday, May 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Full Text of “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Papal Bull for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Wednesday general audience on May 8, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Hope "is a gift that comes directly from God"

Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the Vatican on Thursday, May 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN/Vatican Pool

In Papal Bull Titled “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Pope Francis Announces How, When Church’s 2025 Jubilee Will Begin

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