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Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “spiritual closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods in Kinshasa
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “spiritual closeness and solidarity” with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck Kinshasa and surrounding areas, leaving scores dead and causing widespread destruction.
Today, April 10, We Celebrate St. Fulbert
St. Fulbert was a scholar and philosopher, and was also the bishop of Chartres, France. He spent much of his time as bishop rigorously defending monasticism and orthodoxy.
“Kinshasa was torn in two”: Catholic Priest Recounts Devastation of Flooding in DR Congo Capital that Killed over 30
Residents of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are counting losses following the April 5 floods which, according to the account given by a Catholic Priest, tore the city into two.
Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Issues “urgent alert” on Human Trafficking Surge amid Protracted Regional Violent Conflict
Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, which is part of Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, located in the country's conflict-affected North West region has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human trafficking in the Episcopal See.
Over 50 Killed within Days as Terrorists Launch Fresh Attacks on Communities Under Nigerian Catholic Diocese
Several communities served by the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Nigeria’s Plateau State, where nearly 200 Christians were massacred on Christmas Eve of 2023 are experiencing a new wave of attacks that has left over 50 people dead in just a few days.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Catholic Bishop
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etokudoh from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.
“Greed of a few” Key Factor in Uganda’s Environmental Degradation: Catholic Bishops
Greed is a primary factor in the environmental degradation in Uganda, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
Today, April 9, We Celebrate St. Waltrude
St. Waudu, also known as St. Waltrude, came from an extremely saintly family in Belgium. Her parents, her husband and her three children were declared saints.
“A decent burial can be done later”: Vicar General on Victim of Attack on Catholic Parish of Torit Diocese, South Sudan
The remains of Michael Lagu, the victim of the March 26 attack on Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan, have been recovered at the church premises, where they have been temporarily interred.
“We feel so overwhelmed, helpless”: Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Sends out Heartfelt Prayer for Kidnapped Priest
Bishop Merhakristos Getachew Yilma of the Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa in Ethiopia has sent out a moving prayer for the safety of a member of the Clergy of Harar Apostolic Vicariate who was kidnapped in March and is still missing even after his ransom was paid.
World Health Day 2025: Caritas Freetown Calls for Action to End Preventable Maternal, Newborn Deaths
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for immediate action to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths, which are said to be the highest in the world.
Apostolic Administrator of Ivory Coast’s Gagnoa Archdiocese Appointed Local Ordinary of Same Metropolitan See
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of Ivory Coast’s San Pedro Catholic Diocese, who has been doubling as the Apostolic Administrator of the country’s Gagnoa Catholic Archdiocese as the Local Ordinary of the same Metropolitan See.
Today, April 8, We Celebrate St. Julie Billiart
St. Julie Billiart, co-foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, came to her religious vocation late in life, at the age of 51. She was born in 1751, the fifth of seven children. As a child, she developed a great love for Jesus in the Eucharist. At 16, she began to teach to help support her family.
Uganda’s Catholic Bishops Decry Moral Decay, Urge Respect for Human Dignity as Violence “extends to unborn, newborns”
Uganda’s Catholic Bishops are decrying moral decay in the East African nation, which they say is manifested in homicide that has extended to foetuses and the newly born babies.
Catholic Priest in Ghana Suspended “immediately, indeterminately”, Local Ordinary Seeks “clear evidence of reform”
Archbishop Philip Naameh of Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale has “immediately and indeterminately” suspended Fr. Kelvin Minnow.
At 2025 Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Emphasizes Conversion, Turning to God for Forgiveness
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to examine their relationship with God and with one another, acknowledge their respective limitations, and seek God’s mercy and forgiveness, and reconciliation with their brothers and sisters.
“Do everything in humility”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to Newly Consecrated Archbishop of Korhogo
True greatness in Church leadership is found not in power or prestige, but in humble service to others, Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo, the Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan, has told the newly Consecrated Archbishop of the country’s Korhogo Archdiocese.
World Day of Prayer for Peace in Sudan: International Catholic Peace Movement Rallying for Solidarity ahead of Launch
Pax Christi International (PCI), an international Catholic peace movement, has appealed to individuals and groups to join its prayer campaign for peace in Sudan, which has been at war for nearly two years.
Today, April 7, We Celebrate St. John Baptist de la Salle
St. John Baptist de la Salle is known for promoting and reforming Christian education, especially amongst the poor. He is also the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools, which now teaches around the world.
“Neither understandable nor acceptable”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Violence after Over 29 Die in Clashes
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has condemned the April 2 clashes between armed groups in South Sudan’s Abiemnhom County of Parieng State in Ruweng Administrative Area that left at least 29 people dead and several others injured.
