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New Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe, Archbishop Janusz Urbańczyk, speaking to Journalists on 16 May 2024. Credit: Catholic Church News/Zimbabwe

Fostering “hope, peace, prayer, and dialogue” among Priority Goals of New Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe

May 17, 2024

The new representative of the Holy Father in Zimbabwe has outlined his priority goals as he begins his diplomatic service in the Southern African nation.

Let’s Help Youths in Africa “learn how to swim in the sea of artificial intelligence systems”: Catholic Archbishop

May 16, 2024

There is need for Catholic adults to accompany young people as they navigate the digital culture and related applications, includingof Artificial Intelligence (AI),Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has said.

Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, abducted from Nigeria's Catholic  Archdiocese of Onitsha on 15 May 2024. Credit: Catholic  Archdiocese of Onitsha

Prayer Appeal for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Onitsha Archdiocese, Nigeria

May 16, 2024

Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha for the “quick and safe release” of Fr. Basil Gbuzuo who was abducted on Wednesday, May 15.

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on 4 May 2024. Credit: SACBC

Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias

May 16, 2024

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on May 4 has been eulogized as having had similar traits as St. Mathias, the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

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Madagascar’s Catholic Bishops Fault Bill to Castrate Child Rapists as “against human dignity”

May 16, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM) have condemned a bill that proposes to have rapists of minors castrated, arguing that such a law goes “against human dignity.”

In an interview with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell, airing this Sunday, Pope Francis took aim at his “conservative critics” in the United States. / Credit: CBS News/Adam Verdugo

Conservative Critics Have a "suicidal attitude": Pope Francis

May 16, 2024

The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET on CBS.

Catholic Media Practitioners Need to “allow ethical values” Guide AI Deployment: Nigeria Catholic Secretariat Official

May 16, 2024

Catholic media practitioners need to be educated on ways to engage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an ethical manner to benefit the evangelization mission of the Church, the National Director of Social Communications at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has said.

International Day of Families: Africa’s Christian Professionals Urge Legal Framework Fostering “accepted family values”

May 15, 2024

Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are calling on governments, institutions, and lawmakers across Africa to have in place a legal framework that fosters “accepted family values” on the continent.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with Chrisians of St. Joseph’s Pastoral Area, Daki Biyu, Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Draw Inspiration from Matthias’ Elections, Devoid of “violence, rigging, bitterness”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

May 15, 2024

The election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot recounted in the Acts of the Apostles provides good lessons for the people of God in Nigeria during the electioneering period, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said. 

Fr. Andrew Kaufa. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN)

Let African Governments Give “clear policies”, Regulate Artificial Intelligence: Priest on World Communications Day 2024

May 15, 2024

Governments in Africa need to put in place some “clear policies” that can regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the continent, a Catholic Priest has said.

On Episcopal Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Thanks Stakeholders for “(in)valuable support”

May 15, 2024

On his second Episcopal anniversary, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has reached out to those who have supported and collaborated with him since his Episcopal Consecration on 15 May 2022.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen with Catholic communicators in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: BEAMS

Fostering Human Dignity, Servant Leadership among Characteristics of Mothers as Church “pillars”: Nuncio in Kenya

May 14, 2024

Mothers’ keenness on safeguarding human dignity and their practice of servant leadership are some of the traits that characterize them as “pillars” of Christian communities, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Namaacha, Mozambique

At Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Mozambique, Pilgrims Urged to “ask for the gift of peace, reconciliation”

May 14, 2024

Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has called upon pilgrims in the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Namaacha, Mozambique, to pray for peace and reconciliation in the Southern African nation.

Mons. Séamus Patrick Horgan greets Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Appoints First-ever Resident Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan

May 14, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Séamus Patrick Horgan as the new Apostolic Nuncio for South Sudan, and elevated him to the dignity of Archbishop, assigning him the Titular See of Árd Sratha in Ireland.

Fr. Bernard Hona Tonye hands certificates to couples with at least 15 years in marriage. Credit: Aïcha Marianne Kola

Annual Family Day of Douala Archdiocese, Cameroon: Family Apostolate Chaplain Decries Violence in Families, Urges Love

May 14, 2024

Family members need to manage conflicts and focus on nurturing love that begets peace among members, the Chaplain of the Family Apostolate in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has said.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen with Catholic communicators in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: BEAMS

World Communications Day in Nairobi: Apostolic Nuncio Advocates for Responsible, Prudent Digital Culture Fostering Truth

May 13, 2024

The digital culture needs to be characterized by responsible and prudent engagement that contributes to the safeguarding of human dignity, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.

Missionary Institute of Consecrated Life Records “numerical growth, expansion” in Cameroon: Official

May 13, 2024

Members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF/Claretians) ministering in Cameroon as an Independent Delegation have increased in number and expanded their presence in the Central African nation, an official of the Institute has said. 

Monitor Children’s Social Media Exposure, “use parental control”: Journalist to Parents at Communication Week in Angola

May 13, 2024

There is need for parents and guardians to monitor social media exposure of children under their parental care, the Coordinator of the Forum of Women Journalists for Gender Equality in Angola has said.

“Media must not ape, add to AI alarm, confusion”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on 2024 World Communications Day

May 12, 2024

On the occasion of the 58th World Communications Day (WCD) marked on Sunday, May 12, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has cautioned media practitioners on the continent against alarmism with regard to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In New Book, Cameroonian Catholic Priest Links “remarkable story” of His Life to “enduring power of divine timing”

May 12, 2024

In a new book, a Cameroonian Catholic Priest has recounted his life experiences and challenged young people in the Central African nation to foster patience as an essential virtue.