Last month, Fr Maurizio Pallù was kidnapped and held in captivity by bandits. Here the 63-year-old Italian diocesan priest, who serves in Nigeria as a missionary of the Neocatechumenal Way, tells his story of facing fear with hope and prayer.
Priest: My Time as Bandits’ Hostage Read Post »
The Catholic bishops of KwaZulu-Natal led a group of 80 priests, nuns, youth, and men and women in packing the first 10 000 of a total of 35 000 meals for children in the province.
KZN Bishops and Laity Pack Meals for Needy Children Read Post »
Church has to reflect on how power is institutionalised and is abused by some of its clergy – racism and violence have become entrenched in some corners
Church Must Look at Abuse of Power Read Post »
The recent flurry of reactions to media reports that Pope Francis is considering opening the way for the married priesthood illustrates, again, the importance of an informed and credible Catholic media
Viri Probati: A Married Priesthood? Read Post »
Mahobe mission in Umzimkulu diocese in KwaZulu-Natal celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first baptism in the area, at what
100 Years after First Baptism in Mahobe Mission Read Post »
“The inconsistency of Christians is one of the easiest weapons the devil has to weaken the people of God and to drive the people of God away from the Lord,” he said.
Christians Who Say One Thing and Do Another Read Post »
In many parishes there are as many single people, widowed, divorced, never-married, than married couples – it may a Church blind spot
Forgotten Catholics: Single People in the Church Read Post »
Father Fidelis Mukonori, parliamentary liaison officer for Harare Archdiocese, is trying to mediate a graceful exit for the 93-year-old president, who has led Zimbabwe for 37 years.
Priest mediates between Zimbabwe generals, Mugabe Read Post »
After a majority of Australians indicated they favoured same-sex marriage, Australia’s bishops said legislators must ensure that any new law on marriage includes protection for religious freedom.
Australian Archbishop: New Marriage Law must Include Conscience Clauses Read Post »
