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Mercy Maina

Mercy Maina

Representation of "Prophets": African missionary priest calling on politicians in Africa to be prophets

Africa Needs “politicians who are above all prophets,” African Missionary Cleric Says

As African countries continue working towards enhancing democracy in the 21st century, an African missionary priest has challenged politicians in...

Fr. John Nene (standing - Caritas Nyahururu); From left: Stephen KItuku (Caritas Kenya), Dennis Kioko (Trocaire), Stellamaris Muelar (Fastenopfer), Margaret Mwaniki (Caritas Africa), and Hellen Owiti (Trocaire) / ACI Africa

Laudato Si’ An Inspiration to Ongoing Multi-Agency Conference on Agroecology in Kenya

Some four years after Pope Francis released the Encyclical Letter ‘Laudato si’ (on care for our common home) in which...

Banner of the multi-agency conference on agroecology in Kenya, taking place at the Tabor Hill Pastoral Centre in Nyahururu in Kenya / ACI Africa

Attaining Food Security Key Focus of First Multi-Agency Conference on Agroecology in Kenya

Months after the global community was invited to work toward realizing the United Nations (UN) Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028...

Representation of the 2030 Agenda, basis of Caritas Kenya report based on research through six case studies

Caritas Study Finds Kenya’s Development Agenda and Agenda 2030 Strongly Aligned

Four years after countries under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encompassing...

Zimbabweans receive relief food from a food distribution point / VOA News

Humanitarian Aid Needed in Zimbabwe to Save Lives, Catholic Agency Appeals

As the landlocked Southern Africa country of Zimbabwe struggles on the political front with a recent Reuter’s report indicating the...

Map representing countries with the Sahel in Africa, a region affected by violence

West African Church Leaders Outline Role of Stakeholders in Sahel Peace Process

A couple of days after Pope Francis advocated for interreligious dialogue in the West African country of Burkina Faso as...

Sr. Dominica Dipio, member of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (MSMMC) and Professor of literature at the Makerere University in Uganda who was appointed November 11, 2019 by Pope Francis as one of the consultors of the Vatican-based Pontifical Council for Culture / Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (MSMMC)

Ugandan Nun Appointed Consultor of Pontifical Council for Culture Feels “humbled, honored”

Last week, Monday, November 11, 2019, when Pope Francis announced resignations and new appointments, he appointed members as well as...

Kenyan Bishop Dominic Kimengich, appointed Bishop of Eldoret diocese, transferred from Lodwar diocese

Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Gets New Bishop, A Papal Transfer

Pope Francis has appointed Kenyan Bishop Dominic Kimengich who has been the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Lodwar diocese the new...

Representation of the "prophetic path" proper for Church leaders including in Africa

Peace in Africa a Political Challenge, Church Leaders Need be Prophetic: A Reflection

Days after the second edition of the Paris Peace Forum (PPF), which focused on governance solutions with emphasis on peace...

US government Head of Delegation Valerie Huber (on mic) reads the joint statement by ten countries flanked by various government representatives who are party to the statement. / ACI Africa

Countering ICPD25: 11-State Joint Statement Faults Summit for Secrecy, Manipulation

As the controversy-ridden International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) comes to an end in Nairobi, Kenya, 11 governments, among...

Countering ICPD25: Participants listening to a talk in one of the Pro-life and Family Friendly Side Events on November 13, 2019 / ACI Africa

Countering ICPD25: Pro-life Alternatives to Nairobi Summit Agenda, Expert Opinions

As the controversial International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) entered its second day in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, ACI Africa...

Protesters holding placards in Nairobi against ICPD25 on the eve of the convention on November 11, 2019

Countering ICPD25: Abortion Extremists Using Vaccines to Control Population, Expert Views

As the controversial International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) was getting underway in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi to discuss, among...

Uganda Catholic Bishops with Pope Francis during their 2018 ad limina visit to the Vatican

Catholic Bishops in Uganda Condemn Use of Excessive Force against Protesting Students

Days after security forces in Uganda used force to disperse protesting Makerere University students over the decision to increase fees,...

World Youth Alliance President Lord Leomer Pomperada making a presentation during ICPD25 side event in Nairobi on November 11, 2019 / ACI Africa

Countering ICPD25: Human-Dignity Based Curriculum, Not Comprehensive Sexuality Education

In an effort to counter some of the agenda guiding the planned ICPD25, the Nairobi Summit organized to commemorate 25...

Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Archbishop Philip Anyolo (on mic) flanked by fellow Bishops as he reads a statement at the end of their Ordinary Plenary Assembly in Nairobi, Friday, November 8, 2019 / Samuel Waweru/KCCB

Bishops in Kenya Want National Medical Insurer to Pay Church Hospitals to Avert Crisis

Calls on the national medical insurer in the East African country of Kenya to pay pending claims it owes Church-run...

Workers trying to salvage some properties after flash floods swept away valuables at St. Theresa's Pastoral Centre, Lodwar diocese, Kenya / Lodwar Communications office, Kenya

Kenyan Bishop Soliciting Funds to Reconstruct Pastoral Centre Damaged by Floods

In the wake of the recent heavy rains and flooding that have affected the livelihoods of millions in East Africa,...

Bishops in Kenya taking commitment to fight against Corruption during the unveiling of six-month nation-wide campaign against corruption at Subukia Shrine,  Kenya on October 5, 2019 / ACI Africa

Taking Stock of Catholic Bishops’ Anti-Corruption Campaign in Kenya, Testimonies

A month after the Catholic Bishops in Kenya launched a six-month country-wide campaign against graft through what they called “Breaking the...

Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda

African Christians and African Saints Disconnect Needs Curbing, African Missionary Says

As the Catholic Church celebrated the feast of All Saints of Africa on November 6 amid an increase in the...

Poster of planned ICPD25, a UN Summit in Nairobi, Kenya

UN Summit on “reproductive health” Destructive to Humanity, African Church Leaders Caution

Days to the controversial United Nations’ (UN) International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) that will be held in Nairobi,...

Life Runners Team members in Liberia / Stephen Karfiah

“Developed countries advancing abortion agenda in Africa,” A Pro-Life Movement Concerned

At a time when Christian professionals including Catholic leaders in Kenya and beyond have mounted a campaign against the planned...