(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV mourned Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, who died Aug. 3 while undergoing treatment in Maputo Central …
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The faithful must be “properly informed so that they are not misled by the use of the name Catholic or by external forms of Catholic worship.”
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El-Obeid is currently under constant bombardment and drone strikes, as the paramilitary attempts to dislodge the Sudanese armed forces.
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“He maintained many contacts with various rebel leaders and the authorities, always striving to mediate and find resolutions for the conflicts.”
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The priest was “well known for his dedicated pastoral service, commitment to the service and care for those entrusted to him.”
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Somalia’s prolonged instability further complicates relief efforts as it continues to face an insurgency by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-affiliated group.
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As Ebola spreads, its impact is being felt in the Catholic community in Africa, as it forces the postponement of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebration.
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“The credibility of Africa, which aspires to become a key player on the international stage, is at stake,” said Cardinal Ambongo.
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“The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago … shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) – A Catholic bishop in South Sudan says his people are living a real-life Way of the Cross, marked by suffering, violence and deep wounds. Bishop …
