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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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UN experts warn of ‘deeply troubling’ rights violations against Christian women and girls in Nigeria

“Victims and survivors must not be left without protection, justice, reparations, including rehabilitation and meaningful support,” the experts wrote. [...]

Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid

The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of the fact that both were in the city at the same time. [...]

The papal mozzetta: Why the pope wears a red cape

Pope Leo XIV has notably revived the use of the papal mozzetta, which Pope Francis had discarded during his papacy. But what is its history and symbolism? [...]

Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 slaying of priest, parish worker

Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana. [...]

Belarus expels Polish priests as pressure on the Catholic Church intensifies

Belarusian authorities have forced out a wave of long-serving Polish priests by refusing to renew their residency permits, intensifying state pressure on the country's Catholic Church. [...]

Middle East & African News
UN experts warn of ‘deeply troubling’ rights violations against Christian women and girls in Nigeria

“Victims and survivors must not be left without protection, justice, reparations, including rehabilitation and meaningful support,” the experts wrote. [...]

Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid

The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of the fact that both were in the city at the same time. [...]

The papal mozzetta: Why the pope wears a red cape

Pope Leo XIV has notably revived the use of the papal mozzetta, which Pope Francis had discarded during his papacy. But what is its history and symbolism? [...]

Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 slaying of priest, parish worker

Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana. [...]

Belarus expels Polish priests as pressure on the Catholic Church intensifies

Belarusian authorities have forced out a wave of long-serving Polish priests by refusing to renew their residency permits, intensifying state pressure on the country's Catholic Church. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

Saint of the Day
UN experts warn of ‘deeply troubling’ rights violations against Christian women and girls in Nigeria

“Victims and survivors must not be left without protection, justice, reparations, including rehabilitation and meaningful support,” the experts wrote. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:8, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:1-2, Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19 [...]