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Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Fault State Approval of Muslim Headscarf in Mission Schools

Christian leaders in Nigeria have faulted Kwara State’s approval of the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in “Christian Mission schools.”

New Bishop of CAR's Diocese of Mbaiki, Jesús Ruiz Molina, MMCJ / Catholic Diocese of Osma-Soria, Spain

Auxiliary Bishop in CAR Appointed Local Ordinary of Country’s Mbaiki Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR), Comboni Missionary Jesús Ruiz Molina, as the new...

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Feeding the Hungry “an ethical imperative, powerful form of prayer”: Nigerian Archbishop

Putting into practice the first of the seven corporal works of mercy that calls upon the people of God to...

A water pump that has been repaired through the generosity of CAFOD supporters. / Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

Conflict, Climate Challenges Behind South Sudan’s Water Shortage, Catholic Aid Agency Says

The leadership of a Catholic aid agency with programs in South Sudan has, in a report, attributed water shortages in...

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Catholic Bishops in Kenya Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine as “licit, ethically acceptable”

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have endorsed the COVID-19 vaccine that arrived in the country on March 3, saying the inoculation is...

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Learn Collaboration, Obedience from St. Joseph, Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Encourages

On the occasion of the first anniversary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, the Apostolic Nuncio in the West African country has called...

An image of the Parish House of St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Nigeria's Diocese that burnt down in unclear circumstances. / Fr. Isek Augustine

“All our property, my books, everything is gone,” Nigerian Cleric on Torched Parish House

The Priest-in-Charge of St. Mary’s Parish of Nigeria’s Zaria Diocese that was razed last week under unclear circumstances has, in...

Young women receive job starter kits in Sierra Leone after graduating from training in tailoring, tourism, catering and hair care. / Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute...

Some of the Equatorial Guinea beneficiaries of the socio-sports project between Real Madrid and Salesian Mission Office in Spain. / Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS)

Salesians Partner with Spanish Football Club, Foster Children Sports in Equatorial Guinea

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have partnered with Real Madrid, a Spain-based professional...

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Jesuit Refugee Agency Calls on Countries to Include Refugees in COVID-19 Vaccination

The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is calling on countries across the globe...

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Global Catholic Peace Movement Seeking Justice for Italian Ambassador Murdered in DR Congo

The leadership of Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace movement, has called on the government of the Democratic Republic of...

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Catholic Doctors in Kenya Caution Public against Delivered COVID-19 Vaccine, Give Reasons

A day after the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 arrived in Kenya, Catholic Doctors in the country have,...

The new Bishop of South Africa's Kimberly Diocese, Duncan Tsoke (L) and the Bishop-elect of the country's Queenstown Diocese, Msgr. Paul Siphiwo Vanqa, S.A.C / Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC)

Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for South Africa’s Kimberly and Queenstown Dioceses

Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Kimberly and Queenstown in South Africa.

Ten-year-old Ibrahim, a Congolese refugee living in Burundi who has a physical disability. He is among the beneficiaries of the JRS education initiative for children with special needs. / Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Great Lakes

Jesuit Agency Facilitating Education of Refugee Children with Special Needs in Burundi

The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service, (JRS), is facilitating the education of refugee...

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“Church cannot remain indifferent to political question”: Mauritian Cardinal

The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has defended church leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation against accusations...

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Apostolic Nuncio in Benin to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Togo

Pope Francis has appointed his representative in Benin, Archbishop Mark Gerard Miles, as his representative in the neighboring West African...

Habiba Mohamed, checks the temperature of Mohamed Abdi Ali at Luuq hospital in the Gedo region of Somalia. / Rahma Abdullah / Trócaire

Discrimination in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution “shocking injustice”: Catholic Charity

On the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day marked March 1, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of...

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“Poverty menacingly threatening our rights, values, entire existence”: Nigerian Archbishop

A Nigerian Archbishop has, in a homily, decried the high levels of poverty among the people of God in the...

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Pope Francis Condemns Abduction of Hundreds of Nigerian Schoolgirls, Expresses Solidarity

Pope Francis has condemned last week’s kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, describing it as “vile abduction.”

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Caritas Internationalis Wants COVID-19 Vaccine Production in Poor Countries Fostered

As the 46th Regular session of the UN Human Rights Council gets underway, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief...