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Pope Francis to Spend Week Recovering in Hospital after Intestinal Surgery
Pope Francis is expected to spend the next week in hospital as he recovers from intestinal surgery, according to the Vatican.
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will Include Local Gatherings
Pope Francis called Friday for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next year’s World Meeting of Families in Rome.
Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’
Pope Francis said Friday that there “cannot and must not” be any opposition between faith and science.
Pope Francis Tells Catholic Business Leaders to Invest in the Common Good
Pope Francis has called on Catholic business executives and entrepreneurs to build trust through transparency and investment in the common good.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana “condemn in no uncertain terms” Killing of Activist, Protesters
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned the killing of a social media activist after he was attacked by a mob and the murder of two demonstrators reportedly shot by security officers during protests in Ejura town, Ashanti Region in the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong.
God “weaves our history”, Has a Plan for Our Lives: Pope Francis at General Audience
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan for our lives.
South Sudanese Archbishop Discourages Death Penalty, Commits to “push for” Abolition
The Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has discouraged the practice of death penalty in the East-Central African nation and promised to face the country’s judiciary to push for its abolition.
Saints Peter and Paul Found Freedom in Christ: Pope Francis
In the largest Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica since the start of the pandemic, Pope Francis celebrated the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul with a message that true freedom is found in Christ.
Religious Leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State Condemn Ongoing Violence
Religious leaders serving in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have condemned “in the strongest terms possible” the ongoing violence between members of the Azande and Balanda communities in Tombura County, a territory covered by the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio.
Two Women “seriously injured” in Catholic Parish Bomb Explosion Attack in DR Congo
Two women were “seriously injured” when a Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) was hit by an explosion on Sunday, June 27, the Parish Priest has told ACI Africa.
Kenyan Bishop Calls for Child Safeguarding amid Initiatives by Diocese against Abuse
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Malindi Diocese has called for child safeguarding amid initiatives undertaken by the Kenyan Diocese to ensure the safety of children.
"Let Jesus look at and heal your heart": Pope Francis at the Angelus
Pope Francis challenged people on Sunday to “let Jesus look at and heal” their hearts.
Jesus Feels Pain at our Divisions: Pope Francis to Lutheran Leaders
Pope Francis told a group of Lutheran leaders on Friday that the desire for unity grows the more Christians understand how much Christ suffers over our divisions.
Protect African Widows from Dehumanizing Traditions, Panelists Demand on Widows' Day
The need for widows in Africa to be protected against retrogressive and dehumanizing cultural practices that rip them off their dignity has been underscored at a virtual seminar organized by All African Conference of Churches (AACC) to mark the International Widows' Day.
Pope Francis Warns Against Preachers Who Sow Division Online
At his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against preachers who sow division and mistrust online.
Pope Francis to Elderly: The Church Needs your Prayers Like ‘a deep breath’
There is no “retirement” from spreading the faith, Pope Francis said in a message to grandparents on Tuesday, adding that the prayers of the elderly are needed by the Church and the world.
Catholic Professionals in Zimbabwe Join Laudato Si’ Conservation Campaign
Members of the Catholic Professionals Network of Zimbabwe (CPNZ) under the auspices of Zimbabwe Catholic Commission for the Laity (ZCCL) have launched a campaign to conserve the environment in the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Africa Receives Bulk of Funding as More Donate Towards Catholic Charity Despite Pandemic
Roughly one third of the total project aid that was supplied by Catholic Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International in the year 2020, went to Africa, the leadership of the organization has reported.
Southern Africa Bishops Decry Continued Exclusion of Refugees in COVID-19 Programs
Refugees in various African countries continue to be excluded in COVID-19 programs such as provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and even vaccination against the coronavirus, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have said.
DR Congo Church Leaders Want Poll Body to Have Civil Society in Majority of Members
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) are recommending that in the composition of the Independence National Electoral Commission (CENI), civil society members constitute the majority.
