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“Our children deserve better”: Cardinal in CAR Following Deadly High School Stampede
Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expressed sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred on Wednesday, June 25 at Barthélemy Boganda High School in Bangui, resulting in 10 deaths and multiple injuries.
Major Seminary Rector in Nigeria Reflects on 25-Year Journey “marked by suffering”, Opportunities
The 25-year journey of Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has been characterized with challenges and opportunities, the Rector has said.
“A proud moment”: Leadership of South African Political Party Lauds Bishop’s Appointment to Vatican Dicastery
The appointment of Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Koksta Catholic Diocese as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) is “a proud moment” for the country, the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) has said.
All Set for Episcopal Consecration of Catholic Bishop for Bafatá Diocese in Guinea-Bissau
All seems set for the Episcopal Consecration of the new Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau scheduled for Saturday, June 28.
Family “best school” for Child Upbringing: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Parents to Nurture Faith in Homes
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has called upon parents to nurture faith in their respective homes, fostering spiritual grown in the children under their care.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Members in Nigerian Archdiocese Cautioned against Championing “own ministry, church”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have been cautioned against championing a personal ministry in what would be breaking away from the Catholic Church.
Today, June 26, We Celebrate St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer
On June 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, priest and founder of The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei.
South African Catholic Children’s Hospital Marks 90 Years, Catholic Sisters Share Heartfelt Memories of Service
Members of the International Congregation of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters (SAC) in South Africa have shared heartfelt memories of their decades of service at the country’s Cape Town-based St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care, a non-profit children’s hospital marking 90 years of existence.
Accept Fact of “mysterious deaths”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops to Government, Urge Upholding of Constitution
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned the government against denying police brutality on innocent Kenyans, including peaceful protesters.
At G20 Symposium in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Calls for Urgent Response to Cries of Refugees, Migrants
Bishop Sylvester David has urged delegates at the June 23-24 International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity in South Africa to respond swiftly to the cries of the refugees and migrants displaced by violence in various parts of the world.
Mozambique at 50: Catholic Archbishop Calls for Reconciliation, Justice, Youth Engagement in Nation-Building
As Mozambique marks 50 years of independence, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira has called for reconciliation, peace, and a renewed commitment to the moral and spiritual values essential for building a just and prosperous nation.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency Opportune Moment for “Africa to raise its moral voice”: Catholic Bishop
The current G20 Presidency that South Africa holds is an opportunity for “Africa to raise its moral voice”, the Chairman of Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Denounce “politicized distribution of public funds”
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have denounced the “politicized distribution of public funds, presented as development programs” in the East African nation.
Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Foster Synodality, “closeness, courage, real presence”
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called upon pastoral agents in his Metropolitan See to resist the temptation to work in isolation and instead commit to walking together in faith, service, and communion.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Call for Appropriate Work Ethic, Solidarity, Shared Responsibility
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in separate messages on June 22, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), urged the people of God in their respective Episcopal Sees to foster an appropriate work ethic, uphold human dignity, practice solidarity, and embrace the values of communal sharing.
Today, June 25, We Celebrate St. William of Vercelli
William was born in 11th-century Italy to a noble family. He was orphaned as an infant and raised by relatives. At the young age of 14, he made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and decided to devote his life to God as a hermit.
In “landmark engagement”, Africa’s Catholic Bishops and Caritas Strategize to “strengthen mutual support”
Africa’s Catholic Bishops and Caritas Africa have realized an engagement in which they explored ways of strengthening “mutual support” in reaching out to the people of God on the continent.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Members to Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life, Including Five from Africa
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), including five ministering in Africa. All of them members of ICLSAL, two are Archbishops, two are Bishops, and one is a Priest at the helm of a Society of Missionaries.
Kenya’s Youths “deserve listening, support, not suppression”: Catholic Bishops to Government
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have called on the government to respect the rights of citizens, especially youths, who they say have borne the brunt of police brutalities.
Burkinabe Catholic Bishop Expresses Regret for Misdeeds, Goes on Spiritual Retreat, Apostolic Administrator Named
Bishop Joachim Hermenegilde Ouédraogo of the Catholic Diocese of Koudougou in Burkina Faso has expressed “regret” for his past misdeeds that he acknowledges have caused pain to “many”.
