31 articles tagged "catholic-church"
After being bedridden for nine years following a car accident in Tacirua, Nakaleto Lawakeli has today graduated from the Pacific Regional Seminary, which is a step closer to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a C
Pope Leo XIV canonized seven religious figures who were posthumously boosted to sainthood, including a former Satanic priest-turned-Catholic legend. More than 70,000 onlookers turned out to the Vatican to witness t
Sarah Mullally, whose calling to Christian ministry came after a distinguished career in nursing, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history and the spi
Head of the Catholic Church of Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, is currently recovering at Aspen Lautoka Hospital after suffering a heart attack. The Archbishop was admitted to hospital on Friday, after developing
Tens of thousands of pilgrims have arrived in Rome to mark the death of Pope Francis. The pontiff's funeral will take place at the Vatican on Saturday morning, with Prince William due to attend alongside dozens of
Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, on behalf of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Suva, has conveyed his deepest condolence to friends and families of Pope Francis and the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis died at the
People are resorting to substance abuse like drugs, seeking happiness which are all illusions that deprive what our soul needs and that is the love of God. Those are the words of the Head of the Catholic Church in
Christians in Fiji and around the world are today observing Good Friday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While speaking during the Holy Thursday Mass, the Head of the Catholic Church
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says our political leaders cannot lead with integrity if they do not have peace and inner freedom. In his Christmas message, Archbishop Chong says
Fiji Council of Churches President Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says the increase in the number of businesses selling sand and gravel from our rivers and sea shore can be one of the reasons why villages have been affected
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says for any church to maintain its position as a uniting force among all people, they must remain apolitical and independent. In an interview wit
Wherever participation, freedom for people to speak and giving their opinion is denied on decisions, it creates fear and division. This was stated by the Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Ch
The Catholic Church in Fiji has been feeding people who are living on the streets of Suva ever since the second wave of COVID-19 in April this year. Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says they prepare about 40 serves on a
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says in these times of uncertainties and suffering brought about by COVID-19, climate change and gender based and domestic violence, the Church proclaim
A charitable organisation, Caritas Fiji has been distributing food rations in Suva and food vouchers in Nadi and Lautoka to assist families who are in urgent need of assistance. This organisation is the social arm of
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong has encouraged people who are in the lockdown areas to reflect on what God would like them to do as they spend the next few days with their families at
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says as we mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ today, it also challenges us to go back to the hope and discipleship that once inflamed us. In his
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says he thinks we should correct those who are calling the COVID-19 vaccine evil and satanic. In an interview with fijivillage, Archbishop Chong s
A Catholic Priest in Levuka who was charged with Disobedience of Lawful Orders has been acquitted after the prosecution could not provide reliable and credible evidence. Father Fabiano Dakai Naduva was charged afte
The Pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops for the first time. Sister Nathalie Becquart, who is from France, will have voting rights in the body, which advises the pontiff and debat
