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Catholic Sisters Temporarily Withdraw from Mission Hospital in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese after Deadly Attack
The Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Presentation of Our Lady (PSP) has temporarily withdrawn its members from the Biambwe Referral Health Centre in the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an attack reportedly by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group.
At Funeral Mass, Apostolic Nuncio Hails Pioneer Bishop of Kenyan Diocese for Keeping Politics Out of Church
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has lauded Bishop Philip Sulumeti, who passed on Sunday, November 9, for keeping politics out of the Church, noting that the Bishop’s firm stance on politics was out of his respect for the Eucharist and the temple of God.
UK-Based Rights Organization Joins Call for Intervention in Attacks against Faith Communities in Nigeria
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has joined the Global Coalition on Freedom of Religion in Nigeria (GCFRN) in calling for urgent government intervention following a spike in terror-related attacks targeting religious communities across northern and central Nigeria.
Vatican Official Sends Solidary Message to Stella-Marris Kenya, Calls for Inclusion of Fishermen in Decision-Making
The Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has called for the active inclusion of fishermen in decisions that affect their lives, work, and the health of the seas.
Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Journey: Kenyans Urged to Emulate Servant of God’s Virtues to Advance Cause
Emulating the virtues of Maurice Cardinal Otunga can accelerate his canonization cause, the Archbishop of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said, imploring Kenyans to imitate the Servant of God's spirit.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Calls for Joint Efforts to Care for Seafarers
The Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has emphasized the importance of close collaboration and meaningful partnerships in addressing the pastoral needs and social welfare of seafarers and fishermen in the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for U.S. Military Intervention at Congressional Hearing
A Nigerian Catholic bishop said U.S. military intervention is warranted at a Nov. 20 hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.
What Do We Know About the Presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is an example for all of us in our struggle for holiness.
Today, November 21, We Celebrate Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Africa’s Debt Crisis “an ethical, spiritual tragedy”: South African Catholic Sister at G20 Social Summit Side Event
The Associate Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has described Africa's debt crisis as “an ethical and spiritual tragedy” that needs to be addressed, noting that the debt is having a profound impact on the poor across the continent.
Catholic Bishops in West Africa Urge Governments to Tackle Corruption, Insecurity, Youth Unemployment
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape-Verde, and Guinea-Bissau (CESMCVGB) are calling on their respective governments to take urgent and decisive action against corruption, insecurity, and rising youth unemployment, issues they say are pushing their nations deeper into social and economic crisis.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for "serious renewal" among Clergy to Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for “serious renewal” in the “clerical culture” in which members of the Clergy operate in order to address the allegations of sexual abuse in the Church.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kenya's Kakamega Diocese Remembered for Humility, Obedience to Be Laid to Rest November 21
Bishop Philip Sulumeti of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kakamega who passed on on November 9 at the age of 88 has been remembered for his humility, respect to authority, and fatherly love.
Africa is Facing “a debt crisis of deep moral urgency”: UN Official at Church's G20 Social Summit Gathering
The United Nations (UN) Women Adviser for East and Southern Africa has decried the continent's increasing debt terming it as a crisis that requires serious moral intervention.
Kidnapped Nigerian Priest Still Alive, Catholic Archdiocese Clarifies after Social Media Accounts of Cleric’s Murder
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria has refuted circulating social media reports that Fr. Bobbo Paschal, abducted on November 17, has been killed.
Microsoft Says it Will Not Discriminate against Religious Groups after Investor Criticism
On Oct. 10, Microsoft and Boyer Research, a group of shareholders represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group, signed the agreement.
Nigeria “no longer safe for children”: Catholic Bishop on Abduction of 25 School Girls
Bishop Yohana Dauwa Bulus of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has raised concern about the safety of children in the West African country following the November 17 abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State.
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht.
Clergy, Religious Cautioned against Social Media “celebritization” at Communicators Meeting in Kenya
The rapidly evolving digital environment is introducing new pressures that sometimes lead Clergy and the men and women Religious toward “celebritization”, a communication expert at the Dicastery for Communication (DFC) has warned.
Selfishness Destroying African Societies, Vatican-based Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Shift to Christ-Centered Love
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has cautioned that a growing culture of selfishness is eroding Africa’s social values, weakening communal bonds, and threatening the transformative power of the Gospel across the continent.
