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Salesians Facilitate Clean Water, Improved Sanitation to 1,000s at Egyptian Institution

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated access...

Bishop of Mauritius' Port Louis Diocese, Maurice Cardinal Piat during Holy Mass marking the diocesan Feast of Vocations, August 2. / Port Louis Diocese/ Facebook

On Mauritius’ “feast of vocations,” Cardinal Likens Priests, Religious, Laity to Musicians

On the day set aside for the celebration of the gift of various vocations in Mauritius (feast of vocations) marked...

Church Leaders in South Africa “disgusted by revelations of looting of COVID-19 funds”

Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their displeasure over the “revelations of” looting of funds meant for fighting against...

Logo on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. / United Nations

How Salesian Missionaries are Protecting Youths in West Africa from Human Trafficking

On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons marked July 30, the leadership of  Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development...

Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille of Sudan’s El Obeid Diocese.

“Ceasefire still holds (despite) outbreaks of tribal conflict in Darfur”: Sudanese Bishop

The peace deal signed close to ten months ago between the government of  Sudan and the rebel coalition of fighters that saw...

Representatives of Trocaire, Concern Worldwide, GOAL, EU, Irish Aid, as well as officials of the governments of Ireland and Sierra Leone pose for a photo during the launch of "Team Europe" initiative. / Trocaire

Catholic Charity Among Agencies Partnering with Ireland to Fight COVID-19 in Sierra Leone

The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire, is among Ireland’s “three largest humanitarian agencies” that have come...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CEC).

Bishops in Congo Brazzaville Decry Decline in Education Standards, Call for Reform

Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have decried the decline in education standards in the Central...

People walk past a COVID-19 advertisement in the township of Soweto outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, July 13, 2020. / AP

In South Africa “people have lowered their guard”: Missionary Cleric on COVID-19 Measures

A missionary Priest ministering in South Africa has said that majority of people in the country are not taking COVID-19...

Guidelines for Funerals in South Africa.

Pastors in South Africa Risk Prosecution for COVID-19 Non-Compliant Funerals

Gatherings for the last rites in South Africa have been identified as “a major source of mass infection” of the...

The late Archbishop Emeritus of Lesotho’s Maseru Archdiocese, Bernard Mohlalisi.

Southern Africa Bishops Eulogize Prelate Who Offered Apartheid Exiles “spiritual care”

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late Archbishop Emeritus of Lesotho’s Maseru Archdiocese, Bernard Mohlalisi, recalling with appreciation his...

Posters promoting Mission Africa program set to air from July 25. / Shalom World

US-based Catholic Television Network Set to Start Broadcasting Programs from Africa

Shalom World, a US-based Catholic television network is set to start broadcasting programs featuring content on the Catholic Church in...

André Atsu, Regional Director for JRS Eastern Africa addressing the students of the Adult English Class in Doro Camp, South Sudan. / Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

JRS on Plight of Refugees in Eastern Africa amid Cash Shortfalls, COVID-19 Restrictions

The leadership of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, highlighted the plight of refugees in Eastern Africa...

Fr. Emmanuel Wohi Nin (left) Secretary-General of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) presenting the Pastoral Letter of the Bishops on Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace, at a press conference Tuesday, July 21.

Bishops in Ivory Coast Highlight Conditions for Achieving Reconciliation, Justice, Peace

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have, in their Pastoral Letter, highlighted the conditions necessary for achieving reconciliation, justice and peace...

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, Andrew Mlangeni who passed on July 22.

Bishops in Southern Africa Eulogize Anti-Apartheid Icon for Legacy of Democracy, Equality

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late Andrew Mlangeni, the anti-apartheid icon who stood the 1963-1964 Rivonia Trial alongside Nelson Mandela,...

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of Kisangani Archdiocese and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO).

After DRC’s COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased, “continue with preventive measures”: Prelate

A Catholic Archbishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has underscored the need to continue adhering to COVID-19 measures...

Bishop Sylvester David,  Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, South Africa.

Faith Leaders in South Africa’s Western Cape Designate “solidarity time” with Bereaved

Faith leaders in South Africa’s Western Cape (WC) Province have designated midday Wednesday of every week as a moment for...

From left Fr.Sylvio Lodoïska and Fr. Eddy Coosnapen set to celebrate their priestly silver jubilee and Fr. Gérard Sullivan and Maurice Cardinal Piat who will be celebrating their golden priestly jubilee on August 2. / Port-Louis Diocese

“If I’d to do it all over again, I would not hesitate”: Mauritian Cardinal on His Jubilee

Ahead of celebrations to mark his golden jubilee as a priest, the head of the Catholic Church in the Indian...

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe cuts the tape at Kiriaini Mission Hospital, marking the opening of its new ultramodern outpatient wing. Looking on is Bishop James Maria Wainaina.

Government of Kenya Recognizes Catholic Church’s “care, love, support” Through Healthcare

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health has acknowledged with appreciation the “care, love and support offered everyday” by the Catholic...

Logo Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC)

Bishops in Uganda “temporarily suspend payment of staff” in Catholic Schools

Catholic Bishops in the East African nation of Uganda have announced their decision to “temporarily suspend payment” of staff in...

A poster announcing Saturday's webinar focusing on the youth's role in the peace process in Africa. / Jesuits in Africa and Madagascar (JCAM).

Why Upcoming Jesuit Inaugural Talk Series on Peace is Targeting African Youth

The members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar have organized a series of talks, the first...