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Tanzania’s Former President Mourned as “a man of faith, a dedicated Pan-Africanist”
Tanzania’s former President Benjamin William Mkapa, a Catholic who was at the forefront of brokering peace deals during conflicts in...
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cleric Appointed Bishop in DR Congo
A member of the Religious Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, also called the Scheutists, has been appointed as...
Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Benin Canceled, Pilgrims to “pray fervently” for Healing
The annual Marian pilgrimage to Arigbo Grotto in Dassa in the Central part of Benin that had been scheduled to...
DR Congo’s Laity Laud President for Not Endorsing Electoral Commission Head
The leadership of Catholic Laity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lauded President Félix Tshisekedi for not endorsing...
Healthcare Staff in Zambia Serving “patiently under very difficult circumstances”: Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have expressed their appreciation for the services rendered by the country’s healthcare workers who, according to...
Win for Poor “self-esteem, self-respect”: South African Cardinal to Caritas Coordinators
A South African Cardinal has urged Coordinators of the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the country,...
COVID-19 “destabilizes, pushes us to dig deeper, in faith”: Jesuit Archbishop in Algeria
A Jesuit Archbishop shepherding the people of God in Algeria’s Archdiocese of Algiers has, in a recent interview with ACI...
South African Catholic Institute Calls for Ceasefire in Cameroon’s Anglophone Region
The leadership of the South Africa-based Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DPHI) has joined global leaders including Pope Francis, the United Nations...
Inter-religious Dialogue “a path to universal brotherhood”: Archbishop in Algeria
The Archbishop of Algiers in Algeria, Paul Desfarges, who was recently appointed to the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue (PCID) has, in...
Faith Communities to Prioritize “lifting hope of our people”: Religious Leaders in Nigeria
Religious leaders in Nigeria have, at the virtual Faith Leaders’ Dialogue Forum organized by Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) in partnership...
After Congolese Cardinal’s Message Draws Criticism, Clergy Express Solidarity
The Clergy of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement, expressed...
Zimbabwe’s Church Leaders, Politicians Realize Consultative Meeting on Country’s Crises
Church leaders in Zimbabwe realized their inaugural consultative meeting with those at the helm of various political parties in the...
“This elevation is a miracle of God”: Nigerian Professor Appointed to Pontifical Academy
The Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology who was recently appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences by the Holy Father has...
Nigeria’s Challenges “seem to be hydra-headed monsters”: Ibadan Province Bishops
Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have expressed their concerns about the failure to deal with the challenges that have...
The Resignation of the First Native Bishop in Guinea-Bissau
Bishop José Câmnate na Bissign whose resignation became official on Saturday, July 11 was the first native Bishop in Guinea-Bissau.
Church, Government in Nigeria to Partner in Fight against Rape, Human Trafficking
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is seeking to partner with...
Church Leaders in Zimbabwe Plan Meeting Politicians to Discuss Country’s Crises
Church leaders from various Christian denominations under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) have planned “a closed-door meeting” with “leaders of political...
Pope Francis Appoints Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology to Pontifical Academy
A Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology with research interests in oral literature and ethnography as well as peoples and cultures...
Salesian Missions Facilitates “permanent water source” for a Tanzanian Catholic Institute
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated the...
Three Prelates in Africa Advancing Religious Tolerance Join Rome’s Interreligious Council
Three African Prelates known for promoting religious tolerance in their respective countries are set to join the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious...