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Missionaries of Charity leave Nicaragua on July 6, 2022. Credit: P. Sunil Kumar Adugula

Missionaries of Charity Expelled from Nicaragua

Jul 7, 2022

The action is the latest in religious persecutions that have escalated there in the last four years.

Dr. Susan Gitau, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Elewa Ulevi Consultancy, a firm in matters pertaining to Alcohol and Substance abuse and other addictions in Kenya. Credit: Courtesy photo

Girls Abusing Drugs More Than Boys, Consulting Firm to Kenyan Catholic Schools Principals

Jul 7, 2022

While it has been believed that drug abuse is a challenge for boys, a consulting firm in Kenya has told participants in the just concluded seventh edition of the conference of Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) in Kenya that girls are now abusing drugs more than their male counterparts.   

Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of Ondo, Nigeria. Credit: Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)

Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigerian Church “an act of genocide”: Catholic Bishop

Jul 7, 2022

A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, said the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholics killed and more than 80 injured was an “act of genocide”.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin and President Salva Kiir. Credit: Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan/Facebook

Wage War for “peace and development”: Vatican Secretary to South Sudanese Authorities

Jul 7, 2022

The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has told authorities in the East-Central African that the only “necessary fight” should be the one toward “peace and development”.

Dr Iain Greenshields(right) and Archbishop Justin Welby (left). Credit: Church of Scotland

“We hope to be with you soon”: Church Leaders on Postponed Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan

Jul 6, 2022

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland have, in separate messages, assured the people of God in South Sudan that their ecumenical pilgrimage that was postponed will be realized. 

Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Isaac Bunde Dugu of Katsina-ala Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN)

Selection of Bishop Candidates Goes Beyond Ethnicity, Place of Origin: Nuncio in Nigeria

Jul 6, 2022

The selection of candidates for the Episcopal office in the Catholic Church goes beyond ethnic backgrounds and geographical origins, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said. 

Participants at the seventh edition of Kenya’s Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) conference in Nairobi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya Urged to Ensure “a distinctive Catholic identity”

Jul 6, 2022

Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya have been urged to ensure “a distinctive Catholic identify” in their respective institutions of learning.

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) with President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Presidency of Nigeria

Christian Leaders in Nigeria Want Pastor “thoroughly” Investigated Over Alleged Abuses

Jul 6, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on security agents “to thoroughly investigate” Josiah Peter Asumosa for allegedly locking up dozens of adults and children at the basement of a church reportedly “waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ”.

Sr. Alessandra Smerilli (second from left) and Sr. Nathalie Becquart (third from left) pose with Pope Francis and others during the youth synod in 2018. Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis Announces Appointment of Women to Committee Selecting New Bishops

Jul 6, 2022

Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops.

A panel discussion at the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., June 2022. Katie Yoder/CNA

Women Religious Worldwide Face “unique” Sex-based Violence, Persecution: H.Rights Lawyer

Jul 6, 2022

Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability to give birth to future generations. 

Salesian missionaries provide education and for the basic needs of youth in their programs in Chad. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Chad Using Education to Give “most vulnerable youth a sense of self-worth”

Jul 6, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Chad are using education to reach out to “most vulnerable youth” in the landlocked country located at the crossroads of North and Central Africa, giving them “a sense of personal dignity and self-worth”.

Bishop Jude Arogundade in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2022 outside the Belmont House, where he attended a breakfast social with U.S. congressmen and religious freedom advocates. Shannon Mullen/CNA

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls Church Massacre "my own September 11th"

Jul 6, 2022

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Late Fr.Michele D’Annucci (second from left) with fellow Stigmatine  seminarians Ferdinando Ronconi, Silvano Controneo and Gasperi Dionigio. Credit: The Southern Cross

New Book Honors Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in Pretoria, South Africa: Author

Jul 6, 2022

Late Fr. Michael D’Annucci whose missionary life in Pretoria, South Africa, was abruptly cut short following a car hijacking incident in 2001 has been honored in a new book that seeks to make known “the message” the late Catholic Priest wanted to communicate, the author of the book has said.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin addressing journalists after his arrival in Juba on 5 July 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis “very much concerned about peace, reconciliation in South Sudan”: Secretary

Jul 5, 2022

The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has said that Pope Francis is “very much concerned” about the progress of efforts towards lasting peace and reconciliation in the East-Central African nation.

Fr. Luigi Brenna. Credit: Edo State Police Command/BBC

Italian Priest in Nigeria “responding to treatment” after Captors’ Beatings: Official

Jul 5, 2022

An Italian Catholic Priest ministering in Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria is “responding to treatment” after he suffered injuries from his captors, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Archdiocese has said.

Fr. Emmanuel Silas, freed in Nigeria's Kafanchan Diocese after 24 hours in captivity. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Directs Offering “Mass of Thanksgiving” after Priest’s Release

Jul 5, 2022

Catholic Priests ministering in Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria have been directed to celebrate Holy Mass in “Thanksgiving to God” following the safe release of Fr. Emmanuel Silas from captivity “barely 24 hours after his abduction”.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Say “courts should prepare” to Handle Election Disputes

Jul 5, 2022

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged officials of Kenyan judiciary to “prepare themselves” to handle poll-related disputes ahead of the August 9 general elections.

A painting of St. Maria Goretti by Giuseppe Brovelli-Soffredini. YouTube screenshot via EWTN

Remembering One of the Youngest Catholic Saints: St. Maria Goretti

Jul 5, 2022

Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin in Kiev, Ukraine, in 2017. | Shutterstock.

Vatican State Secretary’s South Sudan Trip “doesn’t replace” Pope Francis’ Visit: Bishop

Jul 5, 2022

The visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to South Sudan on the day Pope Francis was previously scheduled to arrive in the East-Central African nation “doesn’t replace” the visit of the Holy Father to the country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

Fr. Emmanuel Silas, abducted in Nigeria's Kafanchan Diocese on 4 July 2022. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria

Jul 5, 2022

Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria.