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Deadly Floods in Chad: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes “God’s presence”, Cautions against Despair
Bishop Dominique Tinoudji of the Catholic Diocese of Pala in Chad has emphasized the presence of God among the people, especially those affected by the deadly floods in the North Central African nation that have claimed hundreds of lives.
Non-Catholic Theologian Witnesses to Gains of Small Christian Communities in Promoting Ecumenism in Africa
Small Christian Communities (SCCs), the new way of being Church in Africa, are leading the way in uniting different Christian denominations, a non-Catholic Ecumenist has said.
Poll in Nigeria’s Edo State “opportunity to demonstrate dedication to peaceful democratic transitions”: Peace Committee
Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria, who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have described the upcoming Edo State Gubernatorial election as a significant moment for the country’s democratic process, which should “demonstrate” a democratic transition that is peaceful.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Appeals for Help, Prayers after Thousands Displaced by Floods
The Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria is appealing for prayers and humanitarian assistance for thousands of people, who were displaced by floods that intensified on Tuesday, September 10.
Catholics in Nigeria Urged to Improve on Communication to Quickly Fish Out People “masquerading” as Church Agents
People masquerading as Catholic Priests and other Church agents are having a field day in the West African nation of Nigeria owing to gaps in communication between Parishes, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.
Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Cause: Kenyan Committee Members Share Inspirations, Say Humility His Outstanding Virtue
Kenya’s first native Catholic Bishop and Cardinal, Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, has been a source of inspiration to many in the East African nation. His humble lifestyle is his most outstanding virtue, two members of the Kenyan committee spearheading the cause of Sainthood of the Cardinal have said in separate interviews with ACI Africa.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Sanctions against Priests Engaging in Liturgical Abuses
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has cautioned the Clergy in his Episcopal See against engaging in Liturgical abuses, noting that those who violate the traditions of the church will be punished.
Catholic Theologians Schedule Prayers for Africa’s Participants in October Synod on Synodality Session in Rome
Organizers of the weekly synodal palavers that ended on September 6 have announced a virtual “prayer session” for Africa’s delegates to the second session of the Synod on Synodality scheduled to start on October 2 and end on October 29 in Rome.
Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”
The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.
What Kenyan Committee for Cause of Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood is Doing to Make His Virtuous Life Known
The Kenyan committee spearheading the cause of Sainthood of Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga has initiated various activities aimed at making the Cardinal’s virtuous life widely known among the people of God in the East African nation.
Catechists in Angola Urged to Teach Catechumens “the truth with patience, depth”
Catechists are required to patiently teach catechumens the doctrine of the Church and to do so with “depth,” the Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Official of Justice and Peace Commission in Angola, São Tomé Urges Christians to “hope and act with creation”
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) wants Christians in the two countries to live hope that involves the protection of the environment.
“We have lost about 325 churches”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Effects of Christian Persecution in His Episcopal See
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba region of the country’s Tabara State has decried the negative effects of violent conflicts and Christian persecution in his Episcopal See that have resulted in the closure of hundreds of churches.
Why the Catholic Church in Nigeria Has Remained Firm amid “prosperity gospel” Influences on Priests
From the rising number of private ministries led by wayward Catholic Priests to abhorrent Liturgical abuses, many worrying developments are creeping into the Catholic Church in Nigeria, some of which now threaten the unity of the Church in Africa’s most populous nation.
Catholic Higher Education Institutions in Africa Urged to Promote “climate justice, work tirelessly toward peace”
Catholic Higher Education Institutions across Africa have been called upon to take a leading role in promoting climate justice and working toward peace.
Official of Laudato Si’ Movement Challenges African Development Bank Group to Ensure Equitable Climate Financing
The Programs Manager at Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa has called on the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to ensure that its climate financing is equitable and does not exacerbate existing injustices on the African continent.
Catholic Church in Malawi to Launch Jubilee Year on Solemnity of the Epiphany 2025
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is to be launched on the next celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord to be marked on Sunday, 5 January 2025, members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have announced.
“One of the most critical issues is hunger”: Justice, Peace Commission in Angolan Diocese Reaches Out to Drought Victims
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has reached out to the more than one thousand families affected by drought with food aid.
“Unimaginable”: Catholic Activists in Africa Warn of UN’s “horrifying” Push to Decriminalize Paedophilia
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are raising the alarm over attempts by the United Nations (UN) to decriminalize paedophilia through the UN treaty on cybercrime, which they describe as “horrifying”.
Catholic Bishops Determined to “weed out” Priests Soiling Image of the Church in Nigeria: Archbishop Kaigama
After issuing statements condemning Liturgical abuses and decrying the proliferation of private ministries in Nigeria, members of that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will now go a step further and fish out Priests who are spoiling the image of the Church in the West African country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
