SOME IMPRESSIONS ON THE POPE’S VISIT TO CAMEROON: “a great gift”
by Sr. Lucia Citro mmx, Douala, Cameroon4 Experiencing first-hand Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Africa was a great gift. As a Xaverian Missionary of Mary sister, based in Douala (Cameroon’s economic and demographic hub), I had the immense joy of attending, on April 17, at the papal Mass celebrated...
Three Martyrs of the Xaverian Missionaries Declared Blessed by Pope Francis
Fr. Francisco Xavier Beltran Aceve from the Philippines Last Thursday, December 14, the Holy Father received in the audience Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. He authorized the promulgation of eight decrees concerning the miracles, martyrdom, and heroic virtues of two Venerable Servants...
Merry Christmas & a Courageous New Year in Faith
As Christianity has slowly grown in Africa there came a natural blending of native elements with traditional Christian beliefs. Such is the case with the native rhythms and melodies in Betelehemu. The song is based on Yoruban (Nigerian) folk text: Awa yiori Baba gbojule We are glad we have...
Merry Christmas & a Courageous New Year in Faith
As Christianity has slowly grown in Africa there came a natural blending of native elements with traditional Christian beliefs. Such is the case with the native rhythms and melodies in Betelehemu. The song is based on Yoruban (Nigerian) folk text: Awa yiori Baba gbojule We are glad we have...