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Today, June 21, We Celebrate St. Aloysius Gonzaga
As a young boy, St. Aloysius always had a great desire to know and serve God, but his family life was not always supportive of this desire. He was born into a noble Italian family, and his father was a compulsive gambler.
“Church stands with you”: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Declare Nine-Day Prayer for Benue Attack Victims
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops have declared nine days of prayer following the June 13-14 attacks in the country’s Benue State that reportedly resulted in the death of some 200 people.
“We do not come with empty hands”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa on Faith Communities at G20 Forum
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has underscored the vital role of faith communities in global governance, including their contributions to the Group of 20, the intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) popularly known as the G20.
At Caritas Bank 10th Anniversary, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges “equitable distribution of wealth” to Curb Injustices
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has called for equitable distribution of the country’s resources as a path to addressing the injustices that the people of God in the East African nation grapple with, including poverty, violent conflicts, exploitation, and disregard for human dignity.
“They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Calls for Criminalization of Diviners
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called for the criminalization of diviners in Angola, warning that they “are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development.”
Over 20,000 Pilgrims Expected at Corpus Christi Procession in Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese to “rekindle flame of hope”
More than 20,000 pilgrims are expected to take part in the procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda on Sunday, June 22 under the theme, “Christ, Our Food and Our Hope”.
Today, June 20, We Celebrate St. Alban
St. Alban was the first Christian martyr in Britain during the early 4th century. He is the patron saint of converts and torture victims.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Call for Fasting, Prayer for Benue Attack Victims, Denounce “almost daily bloodshed”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned the June 13-14 attacks in Benue State that reportedly resulted in the death of some 200 people and called for fasting and prayer in honor of the victims.
Ugandan Catholic Archbishop Faults Use of “tolerance” in Fostering Religious Freedom, Advocates for “respect”
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has faulted the use of the term “tolerance” in championing religious freedom.
Amid “uncertainty” Over Burial of Zambia’s Former President, Church Leaders Appeal for Calm
Amid “uncertainty” over the reported delayed burial of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s former President, who passed on June 5, the country’s Church leaders have appealed for calm, mutual respect, and national unity.
In Goodwill Messages, SIGNIS Africa Lauded for “enriching” Understanding of Artistic Icons, Legacies, Potentials
The President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) is among leaders, who have lauded the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, for its commitment to promoting the Church’s understanding and appreciation of art.
CatholicVote Names Kelsey Reinhardt New President
CatholicVote has named Kelsey Reinhardt to serve as its new president effective June 19, following the appointment of the organization’s co-founding leader, Brian Burch, as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
Religious Freedom Advocacy Risks “being poetic”, Nigerian Cardinal Warns, Urges Good Governance
Advocacy for religious freedom in Africa risks becoming merely “poetic” unless good governance is realized across the continent, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
New President of Burkina Faso-Niger Bishops' Conference Says He Counts on “cooperation, support of fellow Bishops”
Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Koupéla in Burkina Faso has expressed hope in the support and cooperation of his colleagues during his mandate as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger (CEBN).
“It’s time to act”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Government to End “unprovoked attacks, killing” in Benue State
Bishop William Amove Avenya of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko in Nigeria has appealed for urgent action to end what he describes as “unprovoked attacks and killing of innocent people” in the country’s Benue State.
Bissau-Guinean Bishop-elect Pledges to Foster “the spirit of meeting, listening, learning”, Not “start a revolution”
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has outlined his pastoral priorities for what is to be his Episcopal See, pledging a leadership style characterized with listening encounters in view of learning from the people of God under his pastoral care.
Today, June 19, We Celebrate St. Romuald
Saint Romuald, who founded the Camaldolese monastic order during the early eleventh century, has his liturgical memorial on June 19.
“Marathon of rosaries”: Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Initiates Prayers for Respect of Human Life after Violent Protests
The leadership of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has initiated a three-day “marathon of Rosaries”, interceding for respect of human life in the East African nation.
At Youth Pilgrimage in Angolan Archdiocese, Young People Urged to “be missionaries of faith in the digital age”
Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uije in Angola has challenged youths to get actively involved in sharing their Catholic faith through the digital forums.
Let’s Embrace, Foster “collective spirit of the Synod on Synodality”: Cardinal in South Sudan to Pastoral Agents
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has urged pastoral agents and the people of God in the country to embrace and foster the values of the multi-year Synod on Synodality.
