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South African Bishop Calls for Communion in Christ Devoid of Race, Tribe, Politics for Synodal Church
Bishop Jan De Groef of the Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa has called for a communion that is rooted in Jesus Christ transcending affiliations based on race, tribe, and culture to promote a Synodal Church in the Southern African nation.
2025 Jubilee “a year of great joy and abundant gratitude to God”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Iringa has described the 2025 Jubilee Year of the Church as a year of great joy and abundant appreciation to God.
Today is the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of Writers and Christian Unity
Jan. 24 marks the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of writers and Christian unity whose role as a priest and bishop helped bring thousands of Protestants back to the Catholic Church.
Let’s “invest” in Digitality: Rome-based Priest Challenges Africa’s Church Leaders to Grow Digital Evangelization Budget
Catholic Church leaders in Africa need to spearhead evangelization through contemporary means of communication by investing in digitality, a Rome-based Priest involved in communication has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Church to Dive Deeper into “the world without limits” Presented by Social Media
Amid the world’s rapid technological advancements and evolving communication landscapes, the church should consider diving deeper into the world of social media, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Alto Molócuè in the Southern African nation of Mozambique and appointed Mons. Estêvão Ângelo Fernando, of the Clergy of Quelimane Catholic Diocese its pioneer Bishop.
Justice and Peace Official in Angola Proposes Shift from “dehumanizing laws”, Calls for Care for the Less Fortunate
The Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Pastoral Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Menongue in Angola has called on Christians in the country to champion the humanization of laws and social norms.
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe Appeal to President to Resist Calls to Extend Term Limit
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have expressed concern over recent calls by Members of Parliament and political activists for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to extend his term in office.
Angolan Catholic Priest Decries Major City’s “unpleasant odor”, Challenges Faithful to Lead in Proper Sanitation
The Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on the faithful to take an active role in addressing the public challenges facing Angola’s capital city, Luanda, especially on waste management.
Today, January 23, We celebrate St. Ildephonsus, archbishop of Toledo
St. Ildephonsus was the Archbishop of Toledo, and died 23 January, 667.
Catholic Journalists in Kenya Urged to be Conveyers of Hope During the 2025 Jubilee Year
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged Catholic communicators to be at the forefront of disseminating the message of hope to the people of God in the East African nation during the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis Urges Bishops in Ivory Coast to Renew Missionary Zeal, Lead Faithful with “compassionate hearts”
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to embrace renewal in their pastoral mission and to lead with compassionate hearts, as the nation marks significant milestones in its evangelization journey.
“You can bomb churches but you cannot destroy the gospel”: Catholic Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The Superior General of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) has addressed the challenges facing the Nigerian Catholic Church, including the persecution of Christians, and emphasized the resilience of the gospel message.
Catholic Church in Burkina Faso to Conclude 125th Evangelization Jubilee with National Pilgrimage at Yagma Sanctuary
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso is set to celebrate the culmination of its 125th anniversary of evangelization with a national pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in the country’s Ouagadougou Archdiocese on February 16.
Catholic Priest’s Highly Acclaimed Book Offers Tips to Resolve Marital Conflicts the African Way
One of the takeaways from reading “Becoming One Flesh: Theology of Marriage, in African Perspective” by Fr. Melchior Marandu is the richness of African traditions in resolving marital conflicts.
Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese Encourages Couples to Wed in Church as Part of 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya is encouraging those in the Archdiocese who have not solemnized their marriages to embrace the sacrament of Matrimony during the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as a way to strengthen families.
Catholic Teachers in Ghana Urged to Uphold High Moral Standards to Counter “upsurge in social vices”
To counter the expanding atmosphere of social vices, Catholic teachers in Ghana have been challenged to be agents of positive change by upholding high moral standards in their roles as educators and mentors.
Today, January 22, we celebrate Saint Vincent, patron of vinegar-makers and wine-makers
St. Vincent was Deacon of Saragossa, and a martyr under Diocletian in 304. This most renowned martyr of Spain is represented in the dalmatic of a deacon, and has as emblems a cross, a raven, a grate, or a fire-pile.
“Communication perspective from Africa” on Attention Economy among Topics at Rome Conferences in 2025 Jubilee Context
A representative cross section of Catholic communicators, journalists and media professionals is gathering in Rome for multiple conferences organized in the context of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
South African Catholic Bishop Calls for Regulation of Mining after 78 Die in Mine Shafts
The Bishop of Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese in South Africa is calling for the regulation of informal mining activities in the country following the discovery of 78 bodies in a shaft in the country’s North West Province.
