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Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
Pope urges bishops in African nation to oppose violence toward women
Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged Christians in the west African nation of Mali to provide a strong witness of the... Read more
For Malawi bishops, a new vision to promote excellence in Catholic schools
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malawi has launched a new national education policy to promote the education of Catholics and... Read more
The solution to North African violence – dialogue and encounter, Pope says
Pope Francis on Monday encouraged the bishops from northern Africa to dialogue with and encounter other groups, fostering hope for... Read more
Cape Verde, Africa is getting its first cardinal
At the beginning of the year, Pope Francis announced that among the 20 men he would make cardinal on Feb.... Read more
Africa, South America trips in Pope's sights for next two years
Pope Francis has revealed that he hopes to make extensive voyages to Africa and Latin America in the next two... Read more
How the Church has helped fight AIDS in Uganda, Malawi
Catholic leaders in Uganda and Malawi have issued largely positive informal progress reports on local Church efforts to combat HIV/AIDS... Read more
Catholic religious brother dies of Ebola in Liberia
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital and the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God in Liberia have announced that a hospital... Read more
Education crucial to limiting Ebola outbreak, relief agency says
As the deadly Ebola virus continues to claim victims in West Africa, Catholic Relief Services is working to fight the... Read more
In deadly conflict, Boko Haram captures key Nigerian town
Islamic militant group Boko Haram has taken control of the northeastern Nigeria town of Damboa in a July 18 attack... Read more
Millions of African children orphaned by violence, AIDS
Tens of millions of African orphans are in need of support and care from a loving, stable family said experts... Read more
Evangelize to heal wounds, Pope encourages Burundi bishops
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Burundi to engage with civil society and proclaim the Gospel in order to promote... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
Program offers African students 'second home' in Rome
African students studying in Rome are finding a home away from home in an outreach program dedicated to accompanying them... Read more
Bishops urge New Evangelization for Ghana
The Catholic bishops of Ghana called for “renewed zeal” to spread the Catholic faith, saying all Christians are called to... Read more
Zambian bishops preparing to launch Catholic television station
Catholic television is coming to the southern African country of Zambia following years of effort by the Zambian bishops conference. Read more
Africa archbishop affirms support for Catholic Relief Services
A Madagascar archbishop has distanced himself from controversial claims that Catholic Relief Services distributed contraceptive drugs and abortifacients in his... Read more
Teens pack 100,000 meals for poor in Africa
Participants at a youth conference in Atlanta helped feed the hungry of Burkina Faso, Africa, by volunteering to package more... Read more
New academic post aims to renew Africa's political culture
Cardinal Robert Sarah, the president of Benin and officials from the Pontifical Lateran University presented a new chair whose goal... Read more
US bishops promote rule banning Congo militia funding
The U.S. bishops have reiterated their support for a federal regulation that would block American investments from supporting militias in... Read more
