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On 8 December, Pope Francis gave a homily in St. Peter’s Square for the Mass which opened the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy and marked the Marian Solemnity. As part of the inauguration of a year that will see the Catholic Church promoting mercy and forgiveness, he opened the holy door at St. Peter’s Basilica in

A special and unique pan-African conference on land grabbing and just governance was held recently in Nairobi, Kenya. Land grabbing – the buying or leasing of large pieces of land in developing countries by domestic and transnational companies, governments, and individuals – is a serious food security problem across Africa, requiring more urgent attention from

Next September will likely see Mother Teresa proclaimed a saint. A possible date for the celebration of her canonisation is Monday 5 September, which will mark the 106th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s birth and has been celebrated as the feast day of the Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The actual canonisation will likely take place

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is still facing several challenges to implementing stable and democratic governance. The Comboni Missionaries’ presence in the country and the wider region seeks to contribute to long-term stability and cohesion. In light of recent political volatility, the Church has felt compelled to comment.   The Catholic Bishops of the

As reported in a previous post, the Comboni Missionaries were looking forward to Pope Francis’ visit to Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, in late November. The Missionaries have been actively engaged in promoting peace in the conflict-ridden country and welcomed the Holy Father’s first ever visit to an active war zone. After the

As previously reported, Pope Francis completed his first ever visit to an active war zone at the end of November, surveying the situation in Bangui, Central African Republic. He spoke to a gathered audience of thousands of young people in the Cathedral square for a prayer vigil that extended into the small hours of the