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Caritas Djibouti Using Trainings in Permaculture Approach to Empower Farmers, Fight Hunger
The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in Djibouti, Caritas Djibouti, is empowering farmers and members of “vulnerable communities” in the Horn of Africa country through trainings in permaculture approach, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has reported.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge “a timely” Budgetary Material Publication after New Ranking
Following Zambia’s drop in the global ranking on budget accountability, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation are calling on the government to provide “a timely” online publication of budgetary materials.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Condition Serious but Stable: Vatican
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s condition is serious but stable, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Catholic Project Volunteer for Sierra Loene’s Ebola Survivors Recounts Ordeal with Scourge
Sometime in 2014, as Sierra Leone was healing from the devastation of the civil war that had ravished the entire country, another disaster struck, Ebola.
Rome Diocese to Offer Mass for Benedict XVI
The Diocese of Rome will offer a special Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon.
Nigeria’s Consecrated Urged “to speak out in face of societal moral decadence in politics”
Consecrated persons in Nigeria have been challenged to exercise their prophetic role amid ongoing political campaigns ahead of February 2023 general elections, speaking out against “moral decadence in politics”.
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 football club to support sporting activities among vulnerable children in Equatorial Guinea.
Benedict XVI Under Medication As Health Takes Sudden Turn: Vatican
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that pope emeritus Benedict XVI has experienced a sudden decline in his health, but is stable and under medical care.
Catholic Bishop, Priest Freed After Months of Detention in Eritrea
A Catholic Bishop and a Priest arrested and detained in Eritrea on October 15 have been set free, a source has told ACI Africa.
Former RECOWA Secretary General Appointed Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese, Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Joseph Kacou Aka, the immediate former Secretary General of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), as Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Warri Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido who has been serving as Rector of Sts. Peter and Paul Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Ibadan, Nigeria, as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Warri in the West African nation.
Pray for a "very ill" Benedict XVI: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Wednesday asked for prayers for a “very ill” Benedict XVI.
Vatican Shares Prayer for Benedict XVI’s Health
The Vatican’s news service posted a prayer for the health of Benedict XVI on Wednesday, after Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pope Benedict XVI
On Dec. 28 the press office of the Holy See announced that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s condition had taken a turn for the worse and that he was receiving medical care at his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.
Secret FGM Society Victim Beats Trauma, Joins Catholic Fight for Girls’ Rights in S. Leone
Wuyatta Musu Genda had just completed her secondary education at the age of sixteen when she gave in to pressure and went for “the cut”.
Catholic Peace Entity Fears for Military Crackdown in Nigerian States ahead of Elections
The Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has cautioned that violence in Nigeria’s Anambra and Imo States, accompanied with a military crackdown in the region, may increase as the country heads to the general elections slated for 25 February 2023.
Jesuit Climate Advocacy to Prioritize “marginalized communities” in Southern Africa
The Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) climate justice advocacy initiative dubbed “Heal the Earth Caravan of Hope” is aimed at “prioritizing marginalized communities most impacted by the effects of cyclones and tropical storms” in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the Coordinator of the Jesuit Centre of Ecology and Development (JCED) has said.
Catholic Commission Promoting “environmental justice” in Southern African Archdiocese
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of South Africa’s Johannesburg (JHB) Archdiocese has embarked on a year-long “environmental justice” campaign under the theme, “Greening the Archdiocese of JHB”, an official has said.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Hail Peace Agreement, Urge Stakeholders to Work “diligently”
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have hailed the early November peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and are calling on all stakeholders in the pact to “carry out their responsibilities diligently” in view of realizing lasting peace in the country.
“Do not be cynical, God is not done with us”: Nigerian Bishop in Christmas Message
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the spirit of cynicism and giving up amid a myriad of challenges, saying, “God is not done with us.”
