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Balance Between Policy and Societal Values Key in Child Safeguarding: Kenyan Catholic Nun
For child care reforms to work effectively, government policies must be integrated with societal values, a Kenyan Nun working as a Safeguarding Officer in Ethiopia has said.
“Draw strength from prayer”: Catholic Bishop to Theology Students of Missionary Institute in Ivory Coast
Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of the Catholic Diocese of San Pedro in Ivory Coast has urged students of the Catholic Missionary Institute of Abidjan (ICMA) to draw strength from prayer and commitment to their mission.
Cardinal in CAR Calls for Renewed Commitment to Mission at Launch of Pastoral Year in Bangui Archdiocese
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the people of God in his Metropolitan See to recommit to the Church's mission, emphasizing the importance of proclaiming the Good News in challenging times.
Canon Law Society of Nigeria Urged to Embrace God’s Commandments as “source of liberation”
Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has called upon members of the Canon Law Society of Nigeria (CLSN) to reflect on the significance of God's commandments and the Church’s legal norms as instruments of liberation.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Call for Collaboration in Bringing “Season of Creation” to Life
The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is calling for synergy in efforts to bring “the Season of Creation to life.”
Catholic Humanitarian Foundation Reuniting Children in Kenya with Families, away from Institutional Care
Children are nurtured better in their families and not in charitable institutions, an official of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has said, adding that the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is now focused on reintegrating children living in Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) in Kenya with their families.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Seeking to Deepen Faith of “wounded” Ordained Ministers in New Pastoral Plan
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched the 2024-2027 Pastoral Plan, with a focus on Ordained Ministers and people in Consecrated Life who the Bishops say are bearing wounds.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “polarization, labeling”, Calls for Renewal amid Divisive Politics in Angola
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has expressed concern about the growing politicization of society, which he said prioritizes party loyalty over active citizenship.
“You don’t become a Priest on your own”: Cardinal in CAR Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Serve, Share Joy, Hope
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the three Deacons he ordained to Priests to embody Christ’s love through service and closeness to their communities.
Breakdown of Families, Poverty Pushing Children into “survival mode”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya
Children are being forced to find ways to cope amid growing breakdown of families, poverty, and other situations beyond their control, Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said.
Cardinal Ambongo Calls for Global Attention to Congo's “forgotten war” at International Peace Meeting
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has decried the ongoing conflict in his homeland, terming the decades-long war in eastern the of the country a "forgotten war" that he says demands greater international attention.
Faith Groups “must continue to build momentum” Against Fossil Fuel: Kenyan Laudato Si’ Movement Official
Faith groups must sustain the “momentum” in the fight against fossil fuels, as they play a crucial role in advocating for a moral and just response to the climate crisis, a Kenyan Catholic environmentalist has said.
Religious Congregations in Southern Africa Seek Collaboration with Bishops to Address Dwindling Vocations
The just concluded joint meeting between members of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL) and the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) was an opportunity for the two entities to collaborate on how to address dwindling vocations to religious life.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Stays Put Despite Kidnapping Threats, Sticks with Parishioners amid Rising Insecurity
St. John’s Catholic Church Ketti, one of the first parishes of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has been impacted by a wave of kidnappings.
“Communities need to be empowered”: Catholic Official in Angola on Importance of Environmental Education
The Director-General of MOSAIKO Institute for Citizenship, an entity of the Order of Preachers (OP) that is promoting human rights in Angola in Angola has called for increased efforts to educate citizens on environmental issues and raise awareness of urgent ecological challenges.
Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Diocese to Isangi Diocese
The Holy Father has transferred Bishop Dieudonné Madrapile Tanzi, who has been serving as Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Isangi, to the Episcopal See of Isiro-Niangara in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Laudato Si Movement Urges Faith Leaders to Take Action against Fossil Fuel Dependency in Nigeria
An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Nigeria (LSM) has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to advocate for an end to fossil fuel use in the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Caritas Nigeria Launches Six-Year Strategic Plan with Focus on Peace Building
The celebration of Caritas Day 2024 has ended in Nigeria with the launch of the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan of Caritas Nigeria which will focus on a number of interventions, key among them peace building.
Church Should Develop New Strategies in Addressing Reliance on Fossil Fuels: Kenyan Catholic Environmentalists
Catholic environmentalists in Kenya are urging the Church to play a more active role through its institutions and structures and develop new strategies in supporting the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) that seeks to address reliance on fossil fuels.
Provide Opportunities for “gifted students” from Poor Backgrounds: Catholic Nuns Running Schools in Tanzania Told
Catholic Sisters in Tanzania, who graduated from the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP) that equips Sisters with entrepreneurial skills have been told to ensure that their impact is felt in the communities they serve.
