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Christian Leaders in Ghana Clarify Government’s Support for Mission Schools Partnership, not “state takeover”
Christian leaders in Ghana have clarified that government support to mission schools must not be mistaken for state ownership but a collaborative partnership.
Meeting of Catholic Broadcasters in Africa, AMECEA Communication Coordinators Opens with Calls for Enhanced Networking
The President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration and networking among Catholic broadcasters and communication Coordinators in Africa.
Today, November 26, We Celebrate St. Leonard of Port Maurice
St. Leonard was born on December 20, 1676 in Porto Maurizio, Italy. He was given the name Paul Jerome Casanova by his father, Domenico Casanova, a sea captain, and his mother, Anna Maria Benza.
“A barbaric act”: Catholic Official Condemns Deadly Attack on Parish in DR Congo’s Uvira Diocese
The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has condemned the November 23 deadly attack at the Holy Family Luvungi Parish that left at least four people dead and several others injured.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Welcome G20 Resolutions following Two-Day Summit
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has expressed its appreciation for the resolutions adopted by G20 leaders during their two-day summit in South Africa, noting that the outcomes reflect and reinforce the Church’s long-standing appeals for global justice, solidarity, and inclusive development.
Jubilee Pilgrimage in Sierra Leone Resounds with Call to Protect Historical Harmony between Christians and Muslims
The Bishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Makeni has exhorted Sierra Leoneans to jealously guard the peaceful coexistence of all faiths in the West African country, known as one of the places in West Africa where Christians and Muslims peacefully live together.
Catholic Church in Zimbabwe Decries Foreign Pressure to Promote Abortion
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have raised concern over attempts by foreign organizations to impose “the evil of abortion” in the Southern African nation.
Young Catholics in Mozambique Urged to “do everything” to Promote Sanctity of Life
Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has called on young people to embrace an “active and transformative hope” rooted in Christ the King, urging them to reject bribery, lies, manipulation, and all forms of disregard for human life.
Youth Jubilee in Cape Verde: Young People Urged to Reject Culture of Bribery
Young people must take the lead in transforming society by rejecting bribery, lies, manipulation, and disregard for life, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Diocese of Mindelo has said.
“The country needs you”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Youth to Embrace Peace, Hope in Christ
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has urged young Angolans to become agents of peace and hope, rejecting violence and destructive paths, so as to build a just society.
Cardinal Ambongo Exhorts Congolese Youths to Become Builders of Unity in Embattled Country
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged young Catholics in his Metropolitan See to “become builders of unity and hope,” calling on them to carry forward the values of Christ in a society in need of justice and reconciliation.
Catholic Activists Caution African Countries against Digital ID System, Say it’s “a trap” in Disguise
Catholic activists at CitizenGo are calling upon African governments to reject the digital ID system, noting that the system, which allows individuals and organisations to prove their identity electronically, is “a trap” disguised as progress.
“Jesus did not take life, he gave it”: Nigerian Leaders Challenged to Emulate Christ’s Servant-Leadership
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace Christ-like governance free from corruption, injustice, and religious-based hatred for their nation to grow.
Nigerian Catholic Priest: Those Responsible for Killing Christians, Muslims Should Be Held Accountable
Nigerian priest Father Mathias Ashinnoitian Adugba told EWTN News that more must be done to hold people accountable for the deaths of Christians and Muslims.
Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Host a Rave Last Week in Slovakia?
Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. But what really happened?
Today, November 25, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Alexandria
Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century.
Fifty Children Escape after Mass Kidnapping at Catholic Schools in Nigeria, 265 Still Held
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has reported “encouraging developments” after 50 of the over 300 children who were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools on November 21 escaped and reunited with their families.
Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese Demands Release of Last of Six Abducted Catholic Priests, Announces Escalating Measures
The Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has issued an ultimatum as the last of six abducted Catholic Priests, Fr. John Berinyuy Tatah, remains in captivity following a series of kidnappings by armed separatist fighters in the North West Region.
No Crown Without “basin of water and towel,” Bishop in South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Deacons to Prioritize Service
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has urged the newly ordained Deacons to make service their foremost priority, emphasizing that service lies at the heart of the Diaconal Ministry.
Solemnity of Christ the King Reminder Faith Transcends “daily religious practices”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds Christians that their faith extends beyond daily religious routines, pointing instead to the “ultimate purpose of human life,” the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
