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Teen Mothers in Rwandan Diocese Gain Vocational Skills in Catholic Entity's Initiative
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is empowering teen mothers with vocational skills in Rwanda’s Gikongoro Diocese.
Acquittal of Egyptian Men who Assaulted Christian Woman Angers Christian Foundation
The human rights foundation, Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed disgruntlement over the acquittal of three men who were accused of attacking, beating, and stripping an elderly Christian woman in Egypt.
Report: Christian Persecution at its Highest Point in 30 years
The persecution of Christians is at its highest point in three decades, according to the latest report from advocacy group Open Doors.
Nigeria Allows “violence to metastasize, take root”: Christian Entity after Priest Murder
Nigeria has permitted violence to take root and to spread across the country, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan Set to Open “new chapter of hope, inspiration”: Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is expected to open a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for the people of God in the country.
Rome-based Catholic Development Entity for Africa Announces AI training for Communicators
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation supporting African countries, is inviting digital communicators to participate in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training at a university in Rome.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Congo Church Bombing
Pope Francis expressed his closeness on Tuesday to the victims of a church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 60.
“Cooperate with Bishop”: Cardinal at Episcopal Ordination in South Sudan
The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan have been urged to cooperate with the new Bishop who was Consecrated on Sunday, January 15.
Oldest Person in the World, French Catholic Nun Sister Andre, Dies at 118
Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of 118.
Don’t Be “passive consumers of spiritual goods”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the tendency to passively consume “spiritual goods” in general and the message and person of Jesus Christ in particular.
Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Diocese Reaching Out to “abused, abandoned children”
Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Catholic Diocese of Kandi, Benin, is providing for the basic needs of “abused and abandoned children”.
Catholic Bishops in CAR Highlight Country’s Challenges, Advocate for Security Reforms
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have highlighted challenges the country is facing and called on the government to spearhead reforms in the security sector to guarantee the safeguarding of the lives and property of citizens.
First-ever Blind Catholic Priest Ordination in Kenya Appreciation of Capacity: Archbishop
The ordination of the first-ever blind Catholic Priest in Kenya will help bring a high opinion about the abilities and capacity of persons living with disabilities, the Archbishop of Nyeri has said.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Condoles with Protestants after Sunday Bomb Attack
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his solidarity with the victims of the Sunday, January 15 attack on a Protestant church in the Central African nation that reportedly left at least 17 people dead and several others injured.
Catholic Entities Condemn Gruesome Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria
The Catholic charity foundations, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, have condemned the Sunday, January 15 attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria in which the Parish Priest was killed and his Assistant left in critical condition.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Demand Justice for Diocese following Deadly Arson Attack
Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are demanding the arrest of people who torched down Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in an attack that resulted in the death of the Parish Priest.
Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to “take advantage of Papal visit to be reconciled”
South Sudanese have been urged to profit from the planned visit of Pope Francis to their country to get reconciled with one another.
Nigerian Catholic Parish Attacked, Parish Priest Killed, Assistant “in critical condition”
The Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was killed following an attack on the Nigerian Parish during the early hours of Sunday, January 15.
Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria Appealing for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the safe release of Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade who was kidnapped on Saturday, January 14.
Religious Leaders in Malawi Appeal for Collaboration “to contain cholera epidemic”
Religious leaders in the Southeastern African nation of Malawi are appealing to the government, donor agencies, and people of goodwill to support the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) in controlling the spread of cholera and contain the epidemic.
