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Thousands Expected at San Francisco’s Walk for Life West Coast
The Walk for Life West Coast is in its 22nd year and previously has drawn crowds as large as 50,000. Major features of the Jan. 24 event include a rally …
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AFRICA/IVORY COAST – Bishops launch creation of Catholic University of Ivory Coast
Abidjan – The creation of the Catholic University of Ivory Coast and a spiritual retreat center for priests are the two main topics at the heart of the 128th Plenary …
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ASIA/MACAU – The Diocese of Macao celebrates the Jubilee of the 450th anniversary of its establishment
Macau – On Friday 23 January, at 7 pm, in the cathedral dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, a solemn liturgy will be celebrated to open the programme of …
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First meeting with Pope Leo XIV marks new chapter for Church in Africa
The SECAM president described the first official audience between Pope Leo XIV and the leadership of the Church in Africa as a “very important meeting.” The SECAM delegation, (left to …
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First meeting with Pope Leo XIV marks new chapter for Church in Africa
By Jude Atemanke Jan 22, 2026 / 08:00 am The president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has described the first official audience between Pope …
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ASIA/PHILIPPINES – Bishops: “Corruption is the result of “withered hands”
Quezon City – Corruption and social injustice are the result of “withered hands” that deprive citizens of goods and resources. Drawing on the Gospel story of Jesus healing a man’s …
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Top Islamist leader promises Christians no Sharia ahead of Bangladesh election
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s leader promised Christian minorities the party will not impose Sharia law if elected on Feb. 12, but analysts question whether the pledge is genuine or strategy. Shafiqur Rahman, …
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Top Islamist leader promises Christians no Sharia ahead of Bangladesh election
By Sumon Corraya Jan 22, 2026 / 07:00 am As Bangladesh heads toward a crucial general election on Feb. 12, the country’s largest Islamist party, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has offered an …
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AFRICA/DR. CONGO – Missionary Sister in Eastern Congo thanks the Holy Father: “Our pain, our hope matter”
Kinshasa – “It was a wonderful surprise to hear that, given the many difficult situations, the Pope dedicated his thoughts and words on Sunday, January 18, to the displaced people …
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Pope Leo XIV to French Catholic Media: Keep the Heart of Communication in an Age of AI
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV waves to crowds in St. Peter’s Square after praying the Angelus on Jan. 18, 2026. The Pope specifically encouraged Catholic communications professionals to be ‘sowers of …