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Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have become “soft targets” for kidnappers, the Rector of the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul has said, addressing misconceptions that ministers in the Catholic Church lead affluent lifestyles, making them attractive targets for ransom-seeking criminals.
Pope Francis Appoints New Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Algeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon as the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella as Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.
Brazilian Missionary Priest's Concerts in Angola to Raise Funds for Church Construction
A Brazilian missionary Priest and singer is visiting Angola from January 23 to 31 to perform two concerts aimed at raising funds for the construction of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Navigators in the Catholic Diocese of Benguela.
Consecrated Persons in Angola Urged to Renew Missionary Zeal ahead of National Jubilee Celebration
As Angola prepares for its National Jubilee of Consecrated Life, the President of the Conference of Religious Institutes of Angola (CIRA) has called on consecrated men and women in the country to reignite their missionary zeal and reaffirm their commitment to serving the Church and society.
Africa Hope of the Church Despite Multiple “distractions”: Signis Africa President on 2025 Jubilee Year Opportunity
Despite the multiple “distractions” that the people of God in Africa grapple with, the Universal Church can still look to the continent for hope, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.
Christian Denominations in Kenya Urged to Embrace Christ-Like Love to Overcome Religious, Ethnic Divisions
To overcome religious and ethnic divisions in Kenya, Christians in the East African country must embrace Christ-like love, a member of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Ecumenical Committee, has said.
South African Bishop Calls for Communion in Christ Devoid of Race, Tribe, Politics for Synodal Church
Bishop Jan De Groef of the Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa has called for a communion that is rooted in Jesus Christ transcending affiliations based on race, tribe, and culture to promote a Synodal Church in the Southern African nation.
2025 Jubilee “a year of great joy and abundant gratitude to God”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Iringa has described the 2025 Jubilee Year of the Church as a year of great joy and abundant appreciation to God.
Let’s “invest” in Digitality: Rome-based Priest Challenges Africa’s Church Leaders to Grow Digital Evangelization Budget
Catholic Church leaders in Africa need to spearhead evangelization through contemporary means of communication by investing in digitality, a Rome-based Priest involved in communication has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Church to Dive Deeper into “the world without limits” Presented by Social Media
Amid the world’s rapid technological advancements and evolving communication landscapes, the church should consider diving deeper into the world of social media, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Alto Molócuè in the Southern African nation of Mozambique and appointed Mons. Estêvão Ângelo Fernando, of the Clergy of Quelimane Catholic Diocese its pioneer Bishop.
Justice and Peace Official in Angola Proposes Shift from “dehumanizing laws”, Calls for Care for the Less Fortunate
The Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Pastoral Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Menongue in Angola has called on Christians in the country to champion the humanization of laws and social norms.
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe Appeal to President to Resist Calls to Extend Term Limit
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have expressed concern over recent calls by Members of Parliament and political activists for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to extend his term in office.
Angolan Catholic Priest Decries Major City’s “unpleasant odor”, Challenges Faithful to Lead in Proper Sanitation
The Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on the faithful to take an active role in addressing the public challenges facing Angola’s capital city, Luanda, especially on waste management.
Catholic Journalists in Kenya Urged to be Conveyers of Hope During the 2025 Jubilee Year
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged Catholic communicators to be at the forefront of disseminating the message of hope to the people of God in the East African nation during the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis Urges Bishops in Ivory Coast to Renew Missionary Zeal, Lead Faithful with “compassionate hearts”
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to embrace renewal in their pastoral mission and to lead with compassionate hearts, as the nation marks significant milestones in its evangelization journey.
“You can bomb churches but you cannot destroy the gospel”: Catholic Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The Superior General of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) has addressed the challenges facing the Nigerian Catholic Church, including the persecution of Christians, and emphasized the resilience of the gospel message.
Catholic Church in Burkina Faso to Conclude 125th Evangelization Jubilee with National Pilgrimage at Yagma Sanctuary
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso is set to celebrate the culmination of its 125th anniversary of evangelization with a national pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in the country’s Ouagadougou Archdiocese on February 16.
Catholic Priest’s Highly Acclaimed Book Offers Tips to Resolve Marital Conflicts the African Way
One of the takeaways from reading “Becoming One Flesh: Theology of Marriage, in African Perspective” by Fr. Melchior Marandu is the richness of African traditions in resolving marital conflicts.
Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese Encourages Couples to Wed in Church as Part of 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya is encouraging those in the Archdiocese who have not solemnized their marriages to embrace the sacrament of Matrimony during the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as a way to strengthen families.
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