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French Bishops Call for Fasting and Prayer as France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution..
Catholic Bishops in Togo Call for Credible Local Elections, “in best possible conditions”
Catholic Bishops in Togo are calling on stakeholders in the organization of legislative and regional elections in the country to ensure they are credible and peaceful.
Persevere, Depend on God amid Challenges: Christian Leader Encourages Nigerians
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged the people of God in the West African country to persevere and depend on God amid the challenges they face.
Zambia’s “alarming rise” in Prices Putting Dignity of Vulnerable at Stake: Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have expressed concern about what they describe as an “alarming” hike in prices of good and services in the Southern African nation.
Lay Catholic Entity in Ivory Coast Urges “greater humanity” in Forceful Evictions
Members of Sant’Egidio Community in Ivory Coast, who are part of the Rome-based Lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, are urging authorities in the West African nation to demonstrate care for humanity in the process of evicting citizens from high risk zones.
Pope Francis Urges "an immediate cease-fire in Gaza" that Frees Hostages, Grants Aid
In his Angelus address on March 3, the pope made an emotional plea for a deal that both frees the hostages and grants humanitarian aid.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola to Represent the Holy Father in Korea in New Appointment
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Korea and Mongolia.
Vastness, Sects, Multiple Languages among Challenges of Angola’s Sumbe Catholic Diocese
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has identified the vastness of his Episcopal See, the mushrooming of Christian sects in his jurisdiction, and multiple languages among the people of God under his pastoral care as some of the challenges he grapples with.
Over 4,000 Households Selected in Malawi Catholic Bishops’ Hunger Crisis Project
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are targeting about 4500 households affected by hunger in their newly launched Cash Transfer Project as part of the response to the hunger crisis in the Southern African nation.
Pope Francis Opens Vatican’s Judicial Year, has Aide Read Speech due to "bronchitis"
The pope’s remarks to the Vatican magistrates highlighted the virtue of courage, which he observed was at the very center of justice.
Pope Francis to the World’s Children: "If we really want to be happy, we need to pray"
The pope asked children to pray the Lord’s Prayer “every morning and every evening, in your families too, together with your parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents.”
Archdiocese Demands Priests Apologize for "scandalous" Words about Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, has demanded that two priests apologize for comments they made “that harm the communion of the Church and scandalize the people of God.”
Trump, U.S. Immediately Former President, Accuses Incumbent of “persecuting” Catholics
In an interview with Sean Hannity Feb. 29, the former president asserted that “Christians and Americans of faith are being persecuted.”
Catholic Archbishop Decries “distressing sights of misery” in DR Congo amid Insecurity
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has described as “distressing” the situation of population that is lacking basic needs amid security challenges.
Archbishop in South Africa Prohibits Use of Parish Venues as Political Campaign Forums
Archbishop Siegried Mandla Jwara of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has prohibited the use of Parish venues in his Metropolitan See as political campaign forums.
Diocesan Pastoral Council in Cameroon Lauds Bishop for Focusing on Growth amid Attacks
Social media attacks have trailed the leadership of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi from the time he ascended to the helm of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019. Bishop Bibi has, however, chosen to look the other way and focus on development of his Episcopal See, members of the Diocese’s Pastoral Council have said.
Elderly Couple in Nigeria Lauded for “uncommon faith in the Eucharist” at Wedding
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has praised an elderly Catholic couple who he joined in Holy Matrimony for exhibiting immense faith in the Eucharist.
Pope Francis: "Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology"
“It is very important that there is this meeting, this meeting between men and women,” the pope told an assembly at the Vatican.
Baptism, Confirmation Still Going on despite Insecurity: Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso
The preparation of candidates for Baptism and confirmation is still going on in all Dioceses in Burkina Faso despite persistent insecurity, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Lawmakers in Ghana have passed a new bill that makes identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) illegal.
