Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

His Holiness Abune Petros gives benediction

During his address, His Holiness Abune Petros provided a comprehensive explanation of the spiritual significance of the holiday

His Holiness Abune Petros, Archbishop of the Eritrean Tewahdo Orthodox Church, gave benediction in connection with Christmas. During his address, His Holiness Abune Petros provided a comprehensive explanation of the spiritual significance of the holiday. He extended his warm Christmas greetings to the Eritrean people, both within the country and…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Religious Endowments

The meeting reviewed efforts to qualify imams, preachers and female preachers across religious, academic, cultural and media domains, as well as the role of “The Awqaf Academy” in this regard

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Religious Endowments, Dr. Usama Al-Azhari. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President was briefed on the Ministry of Endowment’s action plan along a multitude of axes. Minister Al-Azhari offered an overview of…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio Celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day on Bonthe Island

President Bio conveyed his joy in celebrating with the congregation and reiterated his commitment to supporting the Bonthe District

This Christmas and Boxing Day, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio celebrated on Bonthe Island, engaging in a variety of activities that reflect their family tradition and aim to strengthen community ties while embracing the festive spirit. On Christmas Day, the First Family joined…

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Christmas Message of Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop of Oyo, Nigeria: Stay with Our World, Lord Jesus

Emmanuel, God is Still Here

Christmas Message of Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop of Oyo, Nigeria (www.CatholicDioceseOyo.org): Merry Christmas to all God’s children! Glory to God in the highest and peace to all who are God’s friends. Christmas can still be the happiest time of the year, if we celebrate it genuinely. We can all…

Source: Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia |

Catholic Bishops Conference of Ethiopia: Pastoral message for Advent, December 2024 

“Come now, let us reason together” Isaiah 1:18 

All Catholic Clergy, Religious men and women, laity and youth and all people of goodwill!   We, the Bishops of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, held our 57th annual ordinary plenary at the Consolata missionaries retreat center in Mojo from December 9 –13, 2024.   As we enter this holy season…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: His Holiness Abune Baslios Elected as 6th Patriarch

The official consecration ceremony of Abune Baslios is scheduled to take place on 26 January 2025

His Reverend Abune Baslios, Administrator of the Office of the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, has been elected as the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church. The election was conducted today at the Headquarters of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in accordance with the norms and…

Source: African Catholic Union of the Press (UCAP) |

The African Catholic Union of the Press is organizing a Pan-African Congress on ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the Preservation of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligenceˮ in 2025

This event, the most important organized by Catholic journalists on the African continent, will be attended by professionals of communication, media and digital technologies

The Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse, (UCAP) that is, the African Catholic Union of the Press, in collaboration with the Ghana local chapter, the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Ghana (CAMP-G), is organising the UCAP’s Triennial Congress from the 10th to the 17th August 2025, in Accra, Ghana. ‟Balancing Technological…

Source: Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) |

Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) urges African leaders and the international community to fulfill their commitments to climate justice

As COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, world leaders are urged to maintain the momentum established at COP28

The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission of SECAM (www.SECAM.org), in collaboration with its Environment and Climate Change Working Group, is urging African leaders and the international community to prioritise public investment, improve energy infrastructure, and fulfill their commitments to climate justice and funding. These actions are vital for meeting the…

Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Nigeria
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Mission Sunday and Digital Missionaries: The Day After (By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo)

Thousands of digital missionaries who had been proclaiming the Gospel online met virtually and in person with Vatican officials who encouraged them in their service to the Church

By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo: Oyo Catholic Diocese (www.CatholicDioceseOyo.org). The period right after Mission Sunday is time to appreciate the good effort of Catholic parishes and communities in responding so positively and contributing to the universal celebration. Thanks to priests, consecrated persons, catechists and others pastoral agents who catechized and…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Meets with His Holiness Pope Francis in the Vatican

The talks highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing the root causes of migration, ensuring human rights, and fostering development across Africa

His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., was today received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. The meeting reflects the strong and enduring relationship between Liberia and the Holy See and follows Liberia’s tradition of engagement with global partners for peace, development, and social…