Tag: Catholic Church
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Zimbabwean Catholic Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy
Clergy Mental Health Under the Spotlight In a timely appeal that highlights the hidden struggles of church leaders, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun is urging the South African Catholic community to create dedicated spaces for mental health support. The call comes amid growing recognition that clergy and religious men and women face unique emotional and psychological…
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Zimbabwean Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy and Religious
Introduction: A Call to Action for Clergy Well-Being In Johannesburg on 30 October 2025, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun amplified a pressing concern inside the South African Church: the mental health and emotional well-being of clergy, consecrated men and women religious, and lay leaders who serve in demanding ministries. Amid rising stressors—from long hours and pastoral…
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Catholic Nun Advocates for Mental Health Centers for Clergy in South Africa
A Zimbabwean Catholic nun is calling on the South African Church to establish dedicated mental health centers to address the psychological and emotional challenges faced by clergy and religious in the country. The plea comes amid growing concerns about burnout, burnout-related depression, and the high stress levels associated with pastoral leadership in challenging socio-economic times.…
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King Charles to Pray with the Pope in Historic Ecumenical Moment at Vatican
Historic Ecumenical Moment Ahead as King Charles Visits the Vatican In a ceremony that marks a landmark in Anglo-Catholic relations, King Charles and Queen Consort will travel to Vatican City for a state visit that culminates in a public prayer with the Pope. The event, scheduled for next week, would be the first time a…
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Pope Leo Urges Rapid Progress Toward Gaza Peace Plan’s Desired Results
Hope for a Fast Track to Peace Pope Leo, the first American pope, used his Sunday Angelus address to press for quick, tangible progress in the evolving plan to end the war in Gaza. Acknowledging recent steps in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, he urged all involved parties to commit fully to the peace process,…
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Philippines Calls for National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance to Address Calamities and Corruption
A National Call to Prayer and Repentance The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has issued a bold appeal to clergy and lay Catholics alike: observe a month-long National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance, beginning next week. The initiative, launched in Manila, underscores the church’s concern over ongoing natural calamities and pervasive corruption…
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National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance Urged Amid Calamities and Corruption
CBCP Calls for a National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged clergy and the faithful to observe a month-long National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance starting next week. The call comes as the country continues to grapple with natural calamities and concerns about corruption,…
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CBCP calls on Filipinos to pray, repent, renew amid storms, quakes, corruption scandals
CBCP Calls Filipinos to Pray, Repent, and Renew Amid National Crises The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called for a nationwide day of prayer and public repentance on October 7, aligning the observance with the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. In a pastoral letter sent to dioceses nationwide, CBCP…
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CBCP Calls for National Day of Prayer, Repentance in the Philippines
CBCP’s Call: A National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance In a climate of public outrage over corruption and a string of calamities battering the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a pastoral letter urging a unified response. CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on parishes, chapels, schools, families, and…
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Pope Leo XIV Attends Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at Vatican
Historic moment at the Vatican The Vatican witnessed a historic convergence of tradition and diplomacy this past weekend as Pope Leo XIV joined the annual oath ceremony of the Swiss Guard. The surprise participation marked a first by a reigning pope at this rite in more than five decades, a detail confirmed by Kath.ch. Traditionally,…