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Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa Approve “Mini World Youth Day” for December 2020
As youths around the world prepare for the next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal in 2022, Church...
To Tackle Boko Haram Insurgency, “take the war to the criminals”: Nigerian Prelate
Days after the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari ordered airstrikes on Boko Haram insurgents and other criminals orchestrating attacks, kidnappings and murders...
New Pastoral Plan Expected to Restore Lost Glory in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa
The newly-launched pastoral plan of the Southern Africa Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is expected to be “a light in darkness”...
Kenyans Pay Glowing Tribute to American Missionary, Founder of First Audiovisual Centre
Members of the clergy, religious and the laity who interacted with the American Missionary Fr. Richard Quinn, known in Kenya...
Kenya’s Rank in 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index “lamentable”: Bishop
Three months after Bishops in Kenya launched a nationwide six-months anti-corruption campaign, an initiative described as a big stride by faith-based...
Peace is “far from being a tangible reality” in Ivory Coast, Cleric Reflects
Following the cancellation of the peace march by the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast that had been slated...
Pope Francis Appoints His Representative in Zimbabwe
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Paolo Rudelli who has been serving as the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the European...
Kenya’s Murang’a Diocese Launches Yearlong Celebration of “the Word of God”
Inspired by the celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God, which Pope Francis established through his September 30,...
African Church Leaders’ Efforts for Electoral Truth, Justice “a noble fight”: A Reflection
A week after the Catholic Church in Togo was denied an observer role in the upcoming presidential elections by the...
In Nigeria, “fasting, prayer” Declared in Honor of Murdered “simple, devout Pastor”
Following the January 20 killing of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area...
Nuncio Encourages Bishops in Southern Africa to “become models of the joy of Christ”
At the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Bishops in Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland, the Papal representative in the region,...
Why the Southern Africa Bishops’ New Pastoral Plan is Important
As the Church leaders in Botswana, South Africa, and Swaziland prepare to officially launch their new Pastoral Plan this Sunday,...
“Trafficking of fake drugs, hidden side of failing health system in Africa”: A Reflection
Some days after African leaders and stakeholders in the health industry met in Togo for a summit to counter the...
Catholics in Kenya to Foster “stewardship” During Lenten Season 2020
With this year’s Season of Lent starting February 26, the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation of Kenya are...
North African Churches’ Transfer to Propaganda Fide Aimed “to provide effective ministry”
The decision by Pope Francis to transfer four Churches in the region of North Africa from the competence of the...
Sahel Crisis: CRS Official Advices Going “beyond military to address root causes”
Some days after France and five Sahel nations in Western Africa met and agreed early this week to advance their military...
Women Leadership in Africa “a major and permanent challenge”: A Missionary’s Reflection
As various nations of Africa strive to achieve the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063, which contemplates a people-driven development approach that...
“The Eucharist is not the finality of baptism,” An African Missionary Cleric Reflects
Days after the recent Feast of the Baptism of the Lord that marked the conclusion of the Christmas season Sunday...
At Centenary Celebration of Vatican-based College with African Roots, Pope is Thankful
On Saturday, January 11, the Vatican-based institution of higher learning with African roots, the Pontifical Ethiopian College, celebrated 100 years...
Four African Nations Among Eight on UK-based Aid Agency’s Humanitarian Watchlist in 2020
A month after the UN relief chief Mark Lowcock revealed that an estimated 168 million people across the globe will...