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“Great delight”: President of Malawi on Encounter with Pope Francis in Rome
The President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has described his Monday, August 19 audience with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Place in Rome as a “great delight”.
Today, August 20, We Celebrate St. Bernard de Clairvaux
On August 20 the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a Doctor of the Church thanks to his writings and sermons which greatly influenced Europe during the 12th century, and his numerous efforts which helped to avoid a schism in the Church in 1130.
We’re “called to collaborate in redeeming the world”: Carmelite Archbishop to Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa
Consecrated persons have responded to God’s call to participate in renewing the world, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, a member of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites (OCD), has told participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA).
Catholic Theologian Urges Apostolic Nuncios to Acknowledge Diversity of Church in Africa “as a gift” to Universal Church
To foster the good relations between Apostolic Nunciatures and the Church in Africa, representatives of the Holy Father on the continent must strive to acknowledge the diversity of the Church in Africa “as a gift” to the global Catholicism, an official at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has said.
Nairobi-based Jesuit University College Lauded for Educating, Forming “men, women of integrity, competence, conscience”
Hekima University College (HUC), the 41-year-old Nairobi-based institution under the auspices of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), has been instrumental in empowering the people of God with values that St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the global Society, espoused, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira has said.
Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Defends Holy See’s Commitment to Diversity in Diplomatic Service
The Holy See is increasingly diversifying the membership of its diplomatic service, a Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Archbishop, who previously served as an Apostolic Nuncio has said.
“Great support to catechumens, families”: Bissau-Guinean Administrator on Brazilian Diocese’s Donation of 25,000 Bibles
The donation of 25,000 Bibles by Brazil’s Catholic Archdiocese of Paraná to the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau will go a long way in helping Catechumens and members of families grow in their Christian faith, the Diocesan Administrator of Bafatá Diocese has said.
In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers Insights into Authentic Catechesis, Cyber Evangelization
“Faith in Flux: Catholicism and the Dynamics of Witnessing in Today’s Nigeria” is the title of the newly published book that offers insights into ways Catholics can promote authentic catechesis and give effective witness to Christ, leveraging the opportunities of the digital age, the author has said.
Nigerians’ Unity in Recent Anti-government Protests “can lead to positive, genuine change”: Catholic Bishop
The unity of Nigerians in calling on the government to address the “widespread” economic challenges in their country through recent street protests can spur changes for the better in the West African nation, Bishop Anselm Umoren has said.
Today, August 19, We Celebrate St. John Eudes
St. John Eudes was a French missionary and the founder of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, and was also the author of the liturgical worship of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Blood of Four Newly Beatified Martyrs “seed for the profound evangelization” in DR Congo, Globally: Cardinal Ambongo
The blood of the four Congolese martyrs, who were martyred by anti-religious guerrillas in the Kwilu Rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1964 has, over the years, facilitated the evangelization mission of the Church locally and across the globe, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said.
In Inaugural Lecture at Jesuit University in Kenya, Vatican Cardinal Explores Evolution of Power in Church, Society
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has addressed the evolving nature of power in ecclesial and societal contexts.
“Embrace the cross of Jesus Christ with love”: Apostolic Nuncio to Newly Ordained Claretians in Cameroon
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has encouraged the three members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF/Claretians) who he ordained to embrace the cross of Jesus Christ with love, a calling that he said lies at the heart of the Claretian mission.
Laudato Si Movement Warns of Severe Water Scarcity in Mozambique, Calls for Urgent Action
An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Mozambique has expressed concern about the looming threat of water scarcity in the country, attributing it to the effects of climate change driven by human activities.
Nigerian Catholic Nun on How Youths Can Leverage Social Media as Tool for Evangelization
A Nigerian Catholic Nun has said that the young people can embrace technology including social media tools to promote evangelization.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for “renewed commitment to evangelization” amid Rising Secularism, Moral Decay
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has called for a renewed commitment to evangelization in the face of growing secularism, moral decay, and spiritual challenges in contemporary society.
Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges Faithful to “live with hope, deep friendship with God” on Solemnity of the Assumption
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marked August 15, the Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on the faithful to embrace lives of hope, determination, and deep friendship with God.
Rwanda Shuts Down Over 5,500 Churches Due to Non-Compliance with Safety, Health Regulations
Rwanda has shut down 5,600 churches, including some 100 places of worship operating in caves for not complying with the country’s safety and health regulations.
Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.
Today, August 17, We Celebrate St. Hyacinth
St. Hyacinth was one of the first members of the Dominicans (the Order of Preachers) and the "apostle of the North", and is also called the "Apostle of Poland."
