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On World Teachers’ Day, Salesians Review Initiatives in Support for Teachers in Africa
On the annual occasion of the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) marked October 5, the leadership of the U.S—based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reviewed their initiatives in support for teachers across the globe, including Africa.
Let’s Work Towards Changing the “bad name” of Politics in Nigeria: Cardinal
There is need to work towards changing the negative perception around politics in Nigeria as “a game for rogues, thieves and liars” to being perceived as “a noble task”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Church Committed to Fostering “peace, stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State: Bishop
The Catholic Church is committed to fostering “peace and stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yei has said.
Pope Francis Shares a Spiritual Life Hack: Know the ‘passwords’ of Your Heart
Pope Francis shared a spiritual life hack for discernment at his general audience on Wednesday.
Invest in “primary production sector” to Address Angola’s Unemployment: Bishop to State
The Liaison Bishop of the Episcopal Commission for Youth, University, Scouting and Vocations Ministry of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on the Angolan government to invest in the “primary production sector” to provide opportunities for unemployed youth.
Normalcy “gradually returning to Burkina Faso” Following Second Coup: Catholic Priest
Normalcy is gradually returning to Burkina Faso days after the country’s military leader, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was ousted in a military coup, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has told ACI Africa.
Let’s Safeguard the Environment, “look for other sources of livelihood”: Kenyan Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to engage in activities that contribute to safeguarding the environment.
Climate Change Documentary Features Pope Francis
Pope Francis is featured in a documentary film on climate change and the environment that premiered at the Vatican on Tuesday.
Young Changemakers in Uganda Take Mission to Isolated Island in Community Projects
In a list of grassroots projects that the Ugandan wing of Together for a New Africa (T4NA) engaged in in the initiative’s first cycle, the young changemakers set sail for Bussi, a small island in Lake Victoria to inspire children at the island to work against all odds to stay in school.
Be Inclusive in State Appointments, Address “real issues”: Bishops in Kenya to New Leaders
The newly elected members of the executive in Kenya need to consider inclusivity in the appointment of State officials and to serve all Kenyans indiscriminately, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
“Together for a New Africa” Youth Project Seeking to Collaborate with Local Universities
Plans to expand Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Sophia University Institute, may include bringing universities offering leadership courses in Africa on board, an official at the Italy-based university has said.
Inmates in Cameroon Set to “earn living with dignity” from Salesian Soap-making Initiative
Inmates at Ebolowa prison in Cameroon are set to “earn a living with dignity” beyond their prison sentence thanks to the soap-making training that members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have realized.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudanese State Lauded for “really great” Education Initiatives
Authorities in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have lauded the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), for its “really great” initiatives in the field of formal education.
Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea
Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea.
“Together for a New Africa” Cofounder Hopes Youth-led Initiative Will Yield a University
One of the founders of Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute and other young leaders committed to shaping “a new Africa”, is optimistic that the initiative will give birth to an institution of higher learning that will serve African students, allowing them to gain skills that are taught at the institution that is supported by the Focolare Movement.
Be Available to Youth “in these trying times”: South African Bishop to Clergy, Religious
There is need for members of the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in countries that constitute the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to be available to young people, listening to them as they seek to surmount challenges of life, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka has said.
Prioritize “faith commitment” Over Fundraising Drives: Nigerian Priest to Church Leaders
There is need to prioritize commitment to Christian faith over fundraising initiatives in the Catholic Church in Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
Pope Francis Appeals to Putin for an Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Francis made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday, imploring him to end the “spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine.
New IMBISA Leaders Set to Prioritize Youth Ministry in Their Three-year Mandate
The newly-elected leaders of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will seek to focus on young people and their involvement in the activities of the Church during their three-year mandate, the new President has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Exploiting People’s “weaknesses”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against luring the electorate ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections, saying political candidates “must not exploit weaknesses of our people”.
