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Vatican Entity Urges Support for African Migrants on Durban Declaration Anniversary
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, has called for support of Africa’s rising numbers of refugees and migrants who, he says, continue to experience racism and xenophobic attacks in the countries of destination.
“Work for transformation of world in which we live”:Catholic Bishop to Nigerian Christians
Each Christian is called, “in his DNA”, to transform the place he or she lives, a Catholic Bishop has told Christians in his native country of Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Catholic Politicians, Business Leaders Pledge to Fully Address Bishops’ Concerns
Politicians and business persons in Nigeria who are members of the Catholic Politicians and Captains of Industry Forum (CPCIF) have, in a collective statement, promised to see to it that insecurity concerns raised by Catholic Bishops last month are “fully” addressed.
Reflect on God-given Mandate to Protect Creation: Catholic Priest in Zambia to Christians
Christians in the Southern African nation of Zambia are being challenged to reflect on the mandate received from the Lord to protect and care for creation.
Today, September 23, We Celebrate St. Pio of Pietrelcina
On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles.
“Take necessary steps to protect fundamental rights”: Caritas Africa, Europe to Leaders
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace marked Tuesday, September 21, officials of Caritas Africa and Caritas Europe have encouraged leaders on the two continents to put in place mechanisms to address “social exclusion” and work toward protecting citizens’ “fundamental rights.”
Catholic Charity Documents Harrowing Encounters of Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria
For years, Jeraiva has fought to rid his mind of the harrowing images of his youngest brothers being burnt to death while they were sleeping in their house in Bauchi, a State in Northern Nigeria.
Mouths Speak Peace, “but activities full of atrocities”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop
The warring parties in South Sudan’s conflict need to go beyond talking about peace, and walk the talk, a South Sudanese Catholic Bishop has said.
Christian Entity Faults Lengthy Detention of Egyptian Researcher, Demands His Release
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, is calling for the immediate release of Patrick George Zaki who has been detained by Egyptian authorities since February 2020.
Christian Entity Mourns Vocal Nigerian Advocate Who Died in Suspected Hospital Negligence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, is mourning Dr Obadiah Mailafia, an outspoken and reputable Christian advocate in Nigeria who was reportedly treated shabbily in various hospitals in the West African country before he died on September 19.
Today, September 22, We Celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova
On Sept. 22, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Thomas of Villanova, a 16th century Spanish Augustinian monk and archbishop who lived a life of austerity in order to provide for the spiritual and material needs of his people.
Cabo Delgado Not Yet Safe for Missionaries, Mozambican Catholic Bishop Says
Catholic Priests and Religious Sisters who have been displaced alongside other people in the embattled Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique are not yet ready to go back to their missions in the region that still experiences militant attacks.
Synodal Process Not Advocating for “democratic Church”, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Clarifies
The Synod on Synodality specifically stands out for including the people of God at the local level in the decision-making processes of the Church. This, according to a Kenyan Catholic Bishop, does not however translate to some form of democracy where opinions will be accepted outside the hierarchical structures of the Church.
“Being Bishop is a mission, not an honor”: Tanzanian Archbishop to Newly Ordained Bishops
The Episcopal ministry is a call to a mission of witnessing the Gospel, and not a call to status, two newly ordained Bishops in Tanzania have been told.
Congregation for Evangelization of Peoples Mourns New Apostolic Administrator in Liberia
The leadership of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has eulogized the Apostolic Administrator of Liberia’s Monrovia Archdiocese as a “loyal servant of the Church.”
Federal Government “insincere” in Fight against Insecurity: Nigerian Archbishop
Nigeria’s Federal Government is not sincere in the fight against insecurity, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Lagos Archdiocese has said.
Today, September 21, We Celebrate St. Matthew, Apostle
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, is celebrated by the Church today, September 21. Although relatively little is known about the life of St. Matthew, the account he wrote of Christ's ministry – traditionally considered to be the first of the four Gospels - is of inestimable value to the Church, particularly in its verification of Jesus as the Messiah.
Malawi’s President Hails Catholic Archbishop as “a living example of servant leadership”
The President of Malawi has hailed a Catholic Archbishop in the Southern African nation as one exemplifying “servant leadership.”
International Catholic Entity “very sad” After Uganda Annuls Anti-Pornography Law
The leadership of CitizenGo, the international Catholic activist organization that spearheads family issues, has expressed disappointment at the annulment of the Anti-Pornography Law in Uganda and called on the government of the East African country to petition the Court’s decision.
Today, September 20, We Celebrate Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Choñg Ha
Pope John Paul II said this of the Catholic Church in Korea: "The Korean Church is unique because it was founded entirely by laypeople. This fledgling Church, so young and yet so strong in faith, withstood wave after wave of fierce persecution.
