In southern Africa, more than 200 catechists — many are laywomen — are now equipped to share the Catholic faith, thanks to U.S. Catholics’ generosity.
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“This tragedy invites us to work even harder for the integral human development of the wounded population of this region,” the pope said.
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A Nigerian priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in June has been released, OSV News has learned.
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Aid to the Church in Need ” “strongly condemns” the deadly attack carried out at a seminary in Nigeria.
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A Nigerian priest who previously served in Alaska remains missing after being captured by Boko Haram operatives in his homeland, OSV News has learned.
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“Since he was a Christian, he prayed. He thought of others and he chose to be honest, saying no to the filth of corruption.”
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Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters
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Church leaders in Congo cautiously welcomed a U.S.-brokered July 27 peace agreement to end a long-running conflict in the east of the country.
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Most of those killed in the recent tragic events were internally displaced persons “sheltered by the local Catholic mission.”
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(OSV News) — Faithful on two continents are praying for the safe return of a Nigerian priest who once served in Alaska, and has been kidnapped in his home country. …
