<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EtNews]]></title><description><![CDATA[etnews]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:58:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Ministry Lauds Catholic Church’s Enduring Impact on Social Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habtamu Abrdew Beture The Ethiopian Ministry of Women and Social Affairs has formally recognized the Catholic Church as a cornerstone of the nation’s social stability, praising its decades of service in uplifting the most vulnerable members of society on February 19, 2026. In a strategic review of national social protection efforts, the Ministry highlighted the Church’s specialized programs in women’s vocational empowerment, the rehabilitation of the elderly, homeless, and the comprehensive...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/ethiopian-ministry-lauds-catholic-church-s-enduring-impact-on-social-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a6317d9657b4f7d539ef2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_9f70ca66b1f244c1ab35f4876f154e0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training on "A Synodal Church" Held in the Catholic Vicariate of Harar, Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habtamu Abrdew Beture In a significant step toward communal renewal, the Pastoral Department of the Vicariate of Harar organized a two-day capacity-building workshop centered on the theme ”For a Synodal Church." from February 12 to 13, 2026, at St. Augustine Parish in Dire Dawa. The training brought together priests and religious sisters serving across the Vicariate to deepen their understanding of synodality. The program commenced with the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist and a blessing by...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/training-on-a-synodal-church-held-in-the-catholic-vicariate-of-harar-ethiopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a621cd9657b4f7d539cf7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:58:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_7aed8ae7f13046dca5f17b6d1b222bfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes official inaugurated in the Vicariate of Soddo, Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habtamu Abrdew Beture The annual feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated with profound devotion at the Dubbo within the Catholic Vicariate of Sodo from February 14–15, 2026. A historic highlight of this year’s celebration was the official blessing and inauguration of the new Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.T his Grotto is designed to serve as a spiritual sanctuary for pilgrims, offering a dedicated space for quiet contemplation and divine encounter. The celebration drew together the...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/new-grotto-of-our-lady-of-lourdes-official-inaugurated-in-the-vicariate-of-soddo-ethiopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a601733aebccb486808c6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_5ae568f7d76b4c85823c2bf4a51548ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering the Heralds of Faith: Eparchy of Emdibir Hosts adults; formation for Catechism Program Coordinators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habtamu Abrdew Beture With the intent to renew the spirit of evangelization, the department of Pastoral and Liturgy, of the Catholic Eparchy of Emdibir recently conducted a specialized training session for Distance Education and Catechism Program Coordinators on February 16, 2026. The gathering served as a spiritual workshop designed to equip those on the front lines of faith formation with the tools to ignite a New Evangelization within their communities. The program opened with a grace...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/empowering-the-heralds-of-faith-eparchy-of-emdibir-hosts-adults-39-formation-for-catechism-progra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a5f3f33aebccb4868068c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_92273f180e6f4782a6996e46d00837e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinal Berhaneyesus Issues Lenten Call for Peace, Inner Transformation, and Moral Vigilance Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA – As the Catholic Church enters the liturgical season of Lent 2026, His Eminence Cardinal Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, Metropolitan Archbishop of Addis Ababa, has released a Lenten message calling on the faithful to move beyond external observances and embrace a profound "interior transformation of the heart." The message, issued on February 16, 2026, centers on the biblical theme from Matthew 6:17-18, urging believers to fast and pray in secret, seeking a...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/ethiopian-cardinal-calls-for-active-listening-and-peace-amid-regional-tensions-in-lenten-message</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936ff2884976137daa8348</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:32:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_cd654a2406db4147bb541c6f4622f737~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_853,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th National Peace Conference Commences in Hosanna: Religious Leaders Call for Unity Against Digital Misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture HOSANNA, Ethiopia  – Religious and government leaders convened in Hosanna on February 11 for the 6th National Peace Conference Organized by the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia (IRCE),   under a singular, urgent banner: fostering national unity and shielding the next generation from the corrosive effects of digital misinformation. The conference serves as a critical junction for the country’s diverse spiritual pillars to address the modern threats to stability. The...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/6th-national-peace-conference-commences-in-hosanna-religious-leaders-call-for-unity-against-digital</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e2f648879a928a5a89387</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:53:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_000fd1e3ef004d488ad95833218de2f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_589,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remain One in Christ" Catholic Prelate in Ethiopia Urges Unity and Distinct Identity at Annual Spiritual Congresses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture HAWASSA, Ethiopia  – In a profound demonstration of communal faith, the Apostolic Vicariate of Hawassa concluded two major three-day spiritual conferences on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The twin gatherings, hosted at the Arosa and Bensa Daye MedhaneAlem parishes, drew thousands of faithful for a weekend of prayer, liturgical song, and Apostolic teaching. The occasions were graced by the presence of His Excellency Bishop Merhakristos, the Vicar Apostolic of Hawassa in...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/remain-one-in-christ-catholic-prelate-in-ethiopia-urges-unity-and-distinct-identity-at-annual-spiri</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698913d9104fdf314aa77538</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_3be390eab5014d1097dca359dc267876~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peace Forum Concludes Successfully in Yabello, Borana Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture YABELLO, Ethiopia  — In a significant step toward fostering stability and social cohesion, a multi-stakeholder Peace Forum successfully concluded today, February 7, 2026 at the Pastoralist Technical and Vocational Training College in Yabello. The event was organized by the Spiritan Community Service in Ethiopia (SCORE)  Borana Office, under the umbrella of the Borana Integrated Community Development Project (BICDP Phase-2) and the Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP)...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/peace-forum-concludes-successfully-in-yabello-borana-zone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69880a14babf74b7d0dde4b8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_ac7dab80a56a4fcfacb2288d39976066~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[No More Bloodshed: The People of Tigray in Ethiopia Plead for Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture MEKELLE, ETHIOPIA — As the shadow of conflict continues to loom over the Tigray region, religious and civil society leaders have issued a poignant, renewed plea for an immediate cessation of internal hostilities. Echoing the Gospel call to be "peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9), these institutions are demanding that dialogue replace the "fratricidal killing" that threatens to undo a fragile recovery. Despite signs of stabilization in Southern Tigray, reports of ongoing...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/no-more-bloodshed-the-people-of-tigray-in-ethiopia-plead-for-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698770d340d7c5baf3ac016f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:06:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_32ecc8787d5442679aa14a24276cc877~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_749,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bahir Dar-Dessie Diocese Marks 10th Anniversary with Call for Unity and Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia  – In a vibrant display of faith and resilience, the Catholic Diocese of Bahir Dar-Dessie celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (Tahsas 24, 2018 E.C.). The milestone event served as both a reflection on a decade of growth and a powerful call for ecumenical solidarity amidst regional challenges. His Eminence Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel , who presided over the liturgical celebrations, commended the faithful for their...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/bahir-dar-dessie-diocese-marks-10th-anniversary-with-call-for-unity-and-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697ff7501dce0ff3f104b1a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_41e1f608ebfd4666aa3c3d054551f014~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“One Body and One Spirit” A Renewed Call for Christian Unity in a Fragmented World]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA/ Ethiopia  – On January 24, 2026, a gathering of faith and fellowship took place at the Bible Society of Ethiopia as Christians from various traditions converged for the annual Christian Unity Prayer service. This year’s gathering was guided by the profound scriptural mandate from Ephesians 4:4 : “There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” The event saw a significant turnout from the diverse landscape of...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/one-body-and-one-spirit-a-renewed-call-for-christian-unity-in-a-fragmented-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6976d20cd87a58890160f9b3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:33:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_e77dbc54fcf6452aacae3e3cc84ad195~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_810,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Call for Peace and Unity: 8th Annual Commemoration of the Modi’o Catholic Martyrs]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture JIMMA-BONGA, Ethiopia  – In a powerful display of faith and national solidarity, the Apostolic Vicariate of Jimma-Bonga celebrated the 8th annual memorial of the Modi’o Catholic Martyrs  this week. The event, which drew hundreds of faithful for a spiritual pilgrimage, was centered on the Gospel values of love, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peace for Ethiopia. His Excellency Abune Markos Ghebremedhin , Vicar Apostolic of Jimma-Bonga, led the liturgical...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/a-call-for-peace-and-unity-8th-annual-commemoration-of-the-modi-o-catholic-martyrs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6976d17fc28ec6f25192be82</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_97d70199fdb24b04b04288f890112bc1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Catholic Bishops Bless "Selam" Village: A Milestone in Stewardship and Fraternal Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA/Ethiopia: In a spirit of profound gratitude and apostolic vision, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) officially blessed the “Selam” Residential Village on January 22, 2026. Located in the Summit area of the Addis Ababa Archdiocese, this eight-story complex stands as a testament to the Gospel values of stewardship, solidarity, and the dignity of those called to serve the Lord. The completion of this project, which has been in development...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/ethiopian-catholic-bishops-bless-selam-village-a-milestone-in-stewardship-and-fraternal-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974361f30c0a84233fbb188</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:03:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_a7d8337ba6ee4c7abdffa1275c8cbb04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Catholic University Celebrates Historic Graduation and Milestone Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Catholic University (ECUSTA) marked a significant milestone on January 10, 2026 (Tahsas 2, 2018 E.C.), celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2025 at its main campus in Lebu. A Historic First for Medical Science The ceremony was highlighted by the graduation of 33 Medical Science students, the first cohort of medical professionals to complete their studies at the institution. In total, the university conferred degrees upon 55 graduates,...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/ethiopian-catholic-university-celebrates-historic-graduation-and-milestone-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d88c33d420427946e1f96</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_1645ca6f040343f1ad26bce8b7bbe242~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misereor Marks Major Success in Addressing Water Crisis in Emdibir, Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture Emdibir, Ethiopia: In a significant boost to regional water security, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ethiopia’s Country Representative, Ato. Zemede Zewdie, joined local officials and church leaders this week to celebrate the inauguration of a transformative large-scale water project. The project, implemented by the Emdeber Catholic Secretariat (EMCS) and funded by Misereor, represents a major milestone in addressing chronic water scarcity in the area. The newly...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/misereor-marks-major-success-in-addressing-water-crisis-in-emdibir-ethiopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d87383d420427946e1c21</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_c57a3b189a1c4dea8a701ff0e0e6441d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Bahir Dar–Dessie Marks 10th Anniversary Amidst Regional Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia  – His Excellency Most Reverend Lisane-Christos the Eparch of Bahir Dar–Dessie has announced the conclusion of its 10th-anniversary celebrations, a milestone marked by both spiritual reflection and a call for solidarity as the Amhara region continues to grapple with devastating conflict. The highlight of the upcoming celebration will be the laying of the foundation stone for the new and the first Cathedral . His Excellency described this move as a...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/ethiopian-catholic-eparchy-of-bahir-dar-dessie-marks-10th-anniversary-amidst-regional-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d862f322ac077fef983fd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_3ff9d845d3ff4aa1866e71255111e8b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_185,h_273,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Stakes Diplomacy: US Ambassador Navigates "Contested" Western Tigray]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture HUMERA, ETHIOPIA  — In a significant move that signals intensifying international pressure on Ethiopia’s peace process, US Ambassador Ervin Massinga conducted a high-profile visit to the flashpoint town of Humera on Thursday January 14. Accompanied by Getachew Reda, a key regional figure and advisor to the Prime Minister, Massinga’s presence in the disputed territory underscores a critical shift in Washington’s engagement with the post-war recovery. Humera remains one...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/high-stakes-diplomacy-us-ambassador-navigates-contested-western-tigray</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d859f482610fa28983be4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:16:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_7f0bb52e817e41c69b7bb5dbb2fe3d29~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiritan Community Service Empowers Youth in Chencha with Vital Job Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[By habtamu Abrdew Beture CHENCHA, Ethiopia  – In a significant step toward tackling youth unemployment and fostering economic self-reliance, the Spiritan Community Service in Ethiopia (SCORE)  has successfully concluded a specialized two-day job skills enhancement training for local youth in the Gamo Zone. The program, held on January 17, 2026 (Tahsas 09, 2018 E.C.) , was organized by the SCORE Arba Minch Area Office as part of its School-Centered Inclusive Community Development (C-SICD)...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/spiritan-community-service-empowers-youth-in-chencha-with-vital-job-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d835135bbf5f8ada463d7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:13:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_210962b201294a48a686209dad15ab21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eparchy of Emdibir Launches Child Protection Initiative Amid Rising Vulnerability in Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Habtamu Abrdew Beture EMDIBIR, Ethiopia  — On January 17, 2026, the Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Emdibir organized a specialized training session focused on child protection. This initiative is particularly vital given that over one-third of children in the country currently face high vulnerability markers. The program was designed for teachers of children’s associations across various parishes, opened by Rev. Abba Tesfa-Amlak Fikre , Coordinator of the Pastoral Department. Drawing...]]></description><link>https://habtadub.wixsite.com/etnews/post/eparchy-of-emdibir-launches-child-protection-initiative-amid-rising-vulnerability-in-ethiopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d82acd122d90ed968da72</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da862a_5c75d2209eec4144b754866b18943d38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Habtamu Abrdew Beture</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>