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Murder of Nigerian Catholic Priest “cruel assault on our faith, our humanity”: Local Ordinary
The March 5 murder of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan is an attack on Christian faith and humanity, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Bodies Everywhere, “on the streets, from the lake”, Church Sources Bemoan Daily Killings in DR Congo
Local church sources in Bukavu, a city in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which reportedly fell in the hands of March 23 Movement (M23) rebel forces mid-February have painted a grim picture of the ongoing violence in the region, where they say killings have become a daily norm.
Pope Francis Erects Bagamoyo Catholic Diocese in Tanzania, Appoints Pioneer Bishop, Names New Archbishop in Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Bagamoyo in Tanzania, and appointed Bishop Stephano Lameck Musomba, the member of the Order of St. Augustine (OSB), who has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Dar-es-Salaam Catholic Diocese as pioneer Local Ordinary.
Angola’s Catholic Bishops Emphasize Conversion, Prayer, Reconciliation among Lenten Season Pillars
Catholic Bishops in Angola have marked the beginning of Lent with calls for conversion, a life of prayer, and the practice of forgiveness among pillars of the Lenten Season.
10 Little-known Facts about the Early Visionary St. Perpetua and Her Companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to know about these early martyrs.
Today, March 7, We Celebrate Sts. Perpetua and Felicity and their Companions
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith around the year 203.
“God will fight for us”: Catholic Archbishop on Surge in Kidnappings of Members of the Clergy in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has condemned the rise in cases of kidnappings of Catholic priests in the West African country, blaming the government’s failure to address the growing wave of abductions in the country.
Caritas Internationalis Warns Violence in DR Congo May become Regional, Calls for Swift Action
The ongoing violent conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which keeps escalating, risks spreading to the entire nation and even becoming regional if there is no immediate intervention, Caritas Internationalis (CI) has warned.
Church in Sudan, South Sudan Commits to Sustaining Life in First-Ever Lenten Campaign
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) have launched their first-ever Lenten campaign, expressing a commitment to work towards sustaining life and caring for creation in the two countries that have experienced decades of violence.
Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leone’s Makeni Diocese Urged to Avail Church Resources to Facilitate Lenten Observance
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has urged Priests and other pastoral agents serving in his Episcopal See to make Church resources available to the people of God under their care, especially during the Lenten Season.
Catholic Priest Lauds Jubilee of Armed Forces in Nigeria, Says Church’s Initiative Will Foster Unity
A Catholic official in Nigeria has described the ongoing celebration for the country’s armed forces, an initiative that is in line the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, as a significant event that will enhance unity and collaboration among security personnel in the West African country.
Sacrament of Holy Orders Goes Beyond “liturgical service”: Catholic Bishop at Ordination in Kenya
The Sacrament of Holy Orders transcends “liturgical service” and reaches far into serving humankind, a Catholic Bishop has told the two Deacons and 24 Seminarians he ordained in Kenya.
Today, March 6, We Celebrate St. Colette
St. Colette was the founder of the Colettine Poor Clares (Clarisses)
“A most remarkable leader”: Cardinal in South Africa Applauds Pope Francis, Calls for Prayers for His Recovery
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on the people of God to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery, pointing out the Holy Father’s moral and spiritual guidance in a troubled world.
Catholic Bishops Join other Faith, Civil Entities in Push for Group to Oversee Reparations for Africa’s Historical Abuse
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are among the faith and civil society organizations proposing the formation of “an ethical reference group” that will help in overseeing the reparations for Africa following the historical injustices the continent has suffered.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Pays Tribute to Priest Murdered on Ash Wednesday, a Day after Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has paid tribute to Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a Priest of the Diocese who was murdered on Wednesday, March 5, a day following his kidnapping.
Catholic Bishops in Liberia Say “old age demons of division” Hindering Reconciliation Progress
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) have decried divisions among the people of God in the West African nation, and called for personal and societal conversion, and reconciliation during the period of Lent.
Caritas Internationalis Calls for Humanitarian Access in Sudan as Crisis Escalates
Caritas Internationalis has raised alarm about the acute food shortage in Sudan as war rages on between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and appealed to the parties in the conflict to open the country to humanitarian access.
Lent 2025: Seven Answers to Your Questions about Fasting and Abstinence
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about fasting and abstinence.
Avoid “third term conversations”: Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Appeal amid Talks to Extend President’s Term
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) have urged political leaders in the Southern African country to address the worsening living conditions of the people, and not to waste time discussing the country’s future elections.
