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Like St. Allamano, Let’s “be supporters of missionaries, formation of missionaries”: Catholic Bishop of Zanzibar
Bishop Augustine Ndeliakyama Shao of the Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar has recognized the contribution of St. Joseph Allamano to the mission of the Church and urged the people of God to emulate the Italian-born founder of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) in supporting Missionaries.
Female Diaconate to Be Studied "more intensively": Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect
Cardinal Victor Fernández also stated that the female diaconate question, although Pope Francis considers it not “mature,” is not a “closed issue.”
Dilexit Nos: 7 Takeaways from Pope Francis’ New Encyclical on the Sacred Heart
The encyclical, issued on Oct. 24, examines the transformative power of Jesus’ heart as a font of healing for a divided world.
Word on Fire to Publish Pope Benedict XVI’s Collected Works in English
Bishop Robert Barron’s media company Word on Fire plans to publish in English more than two dozen volumes of the collected works of Joseph Ratzinger.
Jesuit Priest Gifts Pope Francis a Special Wheelchair from Cambodia
Apostolic prefect of Battambang in Cambodia Father Enrique “Kike” Figaredo presented Pope Francis with a wheelchair made by land mine survivors in Cambodia.
President of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Priests Eulogizes Late "Father of Liberation Theology" for Influencing Seminarians
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has eulogized Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, considered the “Father of Liberation Theology,” for his contribution to Theology, which he says influenced him and others while in the Major Seminary.
“Digital missionaries” in Africa Challenged to Proceed with Evangelization Efforts of Mission Sunday
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese in Nigeria has called on the youth and “other digital inhabitants” to embrace digital evangelization, urging them to take over from the activities of this year’s World Mission Sunday.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) “the key to his entire pontificate”: Archbishop, Spiritual Writer
Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto, Italy, presented Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”) at a press conference at the Vatican on Oct. 24.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Letter “Dilexit Nos”: 10 Inspiring Quotes
Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ.
Analysis: What Will the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality be Like?
The Synod on Synodality final document is set to be discussed and voted on this weekend. What will be in it?
Prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Bishops Says “people of God” Should Be Involved in Selecting Bishops
Cardinal Francis Prevost said the question of the selection process for bishops and the way in which it is carried out has been one of the issues discussed at the synod.
Pope Francis' Conversation with African Youths Continues to Drive Change as Projects Launched to Transform Communities
Over 40 African digital faith influencers who graduated in an eight-month formation program last month have been given the go ahead to run their projects in their zeal to transform their communities.
Synod on Synodality is a “remodeling of the Church”: African Delegate at Meeting in Rome
The ongoing Synod on Synodality is a restructuring of the Church, one that aims to bring the people of God closer to the vision God intended, an African delegate participating in the October 2-27 meeting has said.
Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is "essential" for Unity in Marriage
“What can the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage, for example? A great deal, perhaps the essential…” the pope said during his general audience Oct. 23.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Call for Peace, Integrity Ahead of General Elections
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of General Elections scheduled for November 10.
Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint.
Indonesian Catholic Bishop Declines Cardinal Appointment to "grow in priestly life"
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church and the people of God,” the Holy See Press Office said.
"Father of Liberation Theology," Gustavo Gutiérrez Dies at 96
The Dominican Province of St. John the Baptist of Peru announced the death of Gutiérrez, noting he was the author of the influential 1971 book “A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics and Salvation.”
“A kairos for Africa”: Cardinal Ambongo says Synod on Synodality a Moment to Reimagine Continent’s Uniqueness
The multi-year Synod on Synodality is a “kairos” moment for Africa—a divinely appointed time to reimagine how the Church operates in the continent’s unique socio-cultural context, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
