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Video Emerges of Abducted Catholic Priests in Camerron Pleading for Freedom
A video has emerged on social media showing the five Catholic Priests, a Catholic Nun and three others Kidnapped in Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese pleading with their Local Ordinary to secure their release.
Pope Francis Concerned about “violent rains” in Nigeria, in Solidarity with Flood Victims
Pope Francis has expressed his thoughtfulness about the ongoing “violent rains” in Nigeria and said he is in solidarity with those affected by the ensuing floods.
Make Youth “active stakeholders in the fight against climate change”: Global Youth Leader
There is need for concerted efforts with the youth at the forefront in the fight against “climate injustice”, the global Coordinator of Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC), a coalition of more than 530 youth from over 40 countries in the global North and South who are united in the demand for “action on addressing the Loss and Damage caused by climate change”, has said.
Catholic South African Twins Singing to Bring the “light of Christ” to the World
South African Catholic twins whose singing put them to the limelight at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic wish to bring the “light of Christ” to the world through gospel music.
Pope Francis: Be Like St. Augustine and Examine the Story of Your Life
St. Augustine’s Confessions recount the fourth-century bishop’s spiritual conversion from his restless youth to finding peace in Christ.
Source Confirms Arrest “without a reason” of Catholic Bishop, Two Priests in Eritrea
Security officers in Eritrea have arrested and detained a Catholic Bishop and two Priests, a source in the Northeastern African country has confirmed to ACI Africa.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Appeals for Prayers for “unconditional release” of Priest
The Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the “unconditional release” of Fr. Joseph Igweagu who was kidnapped on October 12 as he returned to his Parish residence after presiding over a funeral Vigil Mass.
Global Civil Society Network Urges African Unity “against climate injustice” During COP27
There is need for Africans “to stand united” in their fighting “against Climate injustice” ahead of the UN climate conference COP27 scheduled to take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from November 6-18, the Executive Director of Climate Action Network (CAN), has said.
“Greatly honored” to Have Served: Kenya’s Interfaith Council as COVID-19-mandate Ends
Members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya who were mandated to guide the resumption of public worship during the COVID-19 pandemic have, as their tenure comes to an end, expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government and the people of God in the East African nation for giving them the opportunity to serve.
Plenary Assembly of Sudan Bishops to Review Achievements, Challenges in Dioceses: Official
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan who are convening for their weeklong Plenary Assembly in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, are to review the achievements and challenges the people of God are facing in the two-nation Dioceses, an official has told ACI Africa.
Climate Change is “structural sin”, Bishops in Africa Say, Demand World Leaders’ Action
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith-based and civil society actors in demanding that world “decision makers” act fast to address the climate change crisis, which they say is a “striking example of structural sin.”
Emulate Old Testament Rulers, Pray for Citizens: Catholic Archbishop to Leaders in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on “political and traditional” leaders in the West African nation to find inspiration in the prayer attitude of Old Testament rulers and pray for the Nigerians under their care.
Apostolic Nuncio’s Visit an Expression of “care for each diocese”: Bishop in Eswatini
The October 6-10 pastoral visit by the representative of the Holy Father to Eswatini shows how much the Apostolic Nuncio to the Southern African nation cares about the life of the people of God in every single Catholic Diocese, the Bishop of Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Episcopal See in Eswatini, has said.
On Annual Day for Poverty Eradication, Salesians Focus on Youth in Burundi, Tanzania
On the annual event of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, officials of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe, including Africa.
Pope Francis Calls on Entrepreneurs to Be "prophets"
Pope Francis on Monday called on entrepreneurs to be “prophets“ and to continue to transform the economy.
They Died Praying for Others: Two Catholic Priests Martyred by Nazis Beatified in Italy
Two Catholic priests killed by Nazis while ministering to the dying amid the Boves massacre were beatified as martyrs on Sunday in northern Italy.
Caritas Internationalis Advocates for “small-scale agriculture” ahead of World Food Day
Ahead of the World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16 annually, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on leaders across the globe, including Africa, to support “small-scale agriculture” in order to address “food injustice”.
Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola
The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.
“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal
The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue
Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.
