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U.S. Government Criticized for Omitting Nigeria from Religious Persecution Watchlist
Nina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, told CNA that the report demonstrates a “broader agenda.”
Bishop Emeritus of Makeni Diocese Eulogized for Compassion and Dedicated Service to Sierra Leoneans
The late Bishop Emeritus Georgio Biguzzi of Makeni Diocese in Sierra Leone who died on Monday, July 1 at the age of 88 in Italy has been eulogized as a “testament to faith” for serving diligently through Sierra Leone’s years of conflict.
Pope Francis Appoints Native of Poland as Apostolic Nuncio to Angola
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Kryspin Dubiel, a native of Poland, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Angola, assigning him the Titular See of Vannida in Mauritania with the dignity of Archbishop.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerians to Devise “meaningful” Ways to Survive Economic Hardships
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is has challenged Nigerians to find authentic ways to survive in the country’s economic turbulence.
Today, July 2, We Celebrate St. Otto, Bishop
On July 2, the Church celebrates the life and work of St. Otto. He was born in 1060 in Swabia, and died on June 30, 1139. He was the Bishop of Bamberg, an indefatigable evengelizer, and the apostle of the Pomeranians.
Kenyan Youths “mean business”, Want to Cleanse “temple of democracy”: Nuncio on Anti -Tax Protests
The Papal Nuncio in Kenya has weighed in on the recent protests led by the youths over the controversial Finance Bill of 2024, noting that the young people in the East African country “mean business” and want to revolutionize the country.
“Fabric of Sudanese society has been torn apart”: Catholic Bishops on Ongoing Conflict in Sudan
Members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) have expressed concern about the ongoing conflict in the country, saying that the civil war has caused unimaginable destruction and caused immense suffering to the people.
What the Church in Africa Can Learn from Eastern Churches on Living Synodlity
The Church in Africa can tap from the experience of Eastern Churches on the continent on living the Synod on Synodlity, participants at a virtual conversation have said.
“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the 14 Priests and a Deacon he ordained on June 29, to be ready to serve the Church anywhere and with joy.
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan Want Insecurity Addressed, Preparations Made for December Elections
South Sudan is not truly at peace, members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) have said, and called on the government to seal all security loopholes and prepare adequately for the country’s elections scheduled for later this year.
Nigerian Archbishop Urges Indigenous People “feeling abandoned” to Own Catholic Faith
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged indigenous people of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, to embrace the Catholic faith even as they feel threatened by urbanization.
Today, July 1, We Celebrate St. Junipero Serra
St. Junípero Serra was born on November 24, 1713 on the island of Majorca, Spain. He joined the Franciscans in 1730, and became so accomplished as a student that he was appointed a lector of philosophy before his ordination.
For Faith to Grow, “we must return to the Small Christian Communities”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The Small Christian Community (SCC), the new way of being church in Africa, is instrumental in the growth of Christian faith, Bishop Wolfgang Pisa of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Lindi has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Native of Burkina Faso as Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Julien Kaboré, a native of Burkina Faso, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana, assigning him the Titular See of Milevi in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
How Jesuit Entity Facilitated Safe Access of “displaced students” to Exam Rooms in DR. Congo’s Embattled Region
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has facilitated safe access of “displaced students” to exam rooms in the war-torn North Kivu Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Catholic Commission in Lesotho Appeals to South Africa to Support Unaccompanied Children Crossing Border
Unaccompanied children crossing the Lesotho-South Africa border in search of better lives are living in “desperate conditions” in their host country, an official at the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference (LCBC) has said, and urged the South African government to support efforts by the two countries to improve the living conditions of the stateless children.
Newly Ordained Catholic Priest in Tanzania Urged to Cultivate a “heart of sacrifice, patience”
Bishop Titus Joseph Mdoe of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Mtwara has called upon Fr. Lazaro Makula, whom he ordained a Priest on June 27, to live a life of sacrifice during his Priestly ministry, and to exercise patience.
Day of the African Child in South Sudan: Catholic Official Says “Church must see that children are safe”
On the annual celebration of the International Day of the African Child (DAC), which was belatedly marked in South Sudan on June 26, the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the country has emphasized the need to pay keen attention to the safeguarding of minors.
Today, June 30, We Celebrate The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
These “proto-martyrs” of Rome were the first Christians persecuted en masse by the Emperor Nero in the year 64, before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.
“You are our hope”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Laud Gen Zs for Patriotism in Spearheading Protests against Finance Bill
Kenya’s youths, who successfully spearheaded and actively participated in protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have found favor with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), who have particularly lauded the Generation Z (Gen Z) for manifesting patriotism and altruism.
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