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Cardinal Ouedraogo elected president of African bishops' conference Watch

During the plenary assembly celebrating its golden jubilee, the leadership organization for bishops' conferences in Africa elected Cardinal ... continue reading

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Eritreans suffering from seizure of Catholic health clinics, aid group says Watch

The Eritrean government's recent closure of all Catholic-run health clinics in the country will have devastating effects for the people of ... continue reading

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Nicaraguan cardinal calls on OAS to speak with victims of nation's crisis Watch

The Archbishop of Managua asked Sunday that the Organization of American States dialogue with the victims of Nicaragua's sociopolitical ... continue reading

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Zimbabwe conference urges cooperation to fight human trafficking Watch

A recent conference in Zimbabwe encouraged government officials, church leaders and academics to work together to fight human trafficking. ... continue reading

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Nicaraguan cardinal asks prayers that peace be the fruit of justice Watch

The Archbishop of Managua encouraged the faithful Monday to pray so that peace in Nicaragua be the fruit of justice. Managua, Nicaragua, ... continue reading

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Nigerian leaders honor deceased bishop as servant, peacemaker Watch

 At a funeral earlier this month, Nigerian religious and political leaders paid tribute to Bishop Kevin Aje of Sokoto, well-known as a ... continue reading

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Amid Uganda Ebola scare, Catholic aid group is ready to help Watch

Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus. Kampala, ... continue reading

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Rwandan troops block pilgrims from attending Ugandan martyr celebration Watch

Some 200 Rwandans were blocked by national troops from crossing the border with Uganda to attend a pilgrimage in the neighboring country on ... continue reading

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In war-torn South Sudan, two Spanish priests build a shrine to Our Lady of the Rosary Watch

Ave Maria, the parish church outside Mupoi, South Sudan, fell into disrepair decades ago. It was abandoned at the beginning of Sudan's ... continue reading

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South African bishops: New president must tackle corruption, poverty Watch

In the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa's successful reelection bid last week, South Africa's Catholic bishops are applauding the ... continue reading

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