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Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Sweden
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Julio Murat who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Sweden and Iceland.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Mushrooming of “personal Healing Ministries”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is decrying the mushrooming of the “so-called private or personal ‘Healing Ministries’ and ‘Adoration Ministries’” in the West African nation.
Miracle That Set Italian-born Catholic Missionary Nun in Kenya on Path to Sainthood
The beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo (Cottolengo Sisters), was the climax of years of investigation into the miracle of bringing a stillborn child back to life.
Christian Leaders in Eswatini Petition Parliament to Investigate Arson Attacks, Killings
Christian leaders in the Kingdom of Eswatini have petitioned parliament to establish “an independent commission” to look into arson attacks and ensuing murders occasioned by political differences.
Nigerian Archbishop Urges “active participation of faithful in civil politics” at Congress
The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Benin City in Nigeria is advocating for the “active participation of our faithful in civil politics”.
Catholic Archbishop in Ghana Laments Indifference “towards the Gospel of Christ”
A Catholic Archbishop in Ghana has expressed concern about the tendency on the part of the people of God in the West African nation to detach from “the Gospel of Christ”.
Pope Francis: Bahrain Trip "a new step" in Christian-Muslim dialogue
Pope Francis said Wednesday his trip to the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain was a new step on the journey to create “fraternal alliances” between Christians and Muslims.
Here’s What the Vatican is Doing for the World Day of the Poor
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Catholic Church will celebrate the 6th World Day of the Poor.
Over 90 Killed in Nigerian Catholic Dioceses as Attacks Hit Record High in October 2022
Over 90 people were killed in areas served by the Catholic Dioceses of Makurdi and Katsina Ala in the month of October this year as armed Fulani herdsmen continue to wreak havoc in Nigeria’s Benue State.
Beatification of Comboni Priest to Fire Up Evangelization in Northern Uganda: Postulator
The envisioned beatification of Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu is “a mission event”, the Postulator guiding the course of the Italian-born Missionary Priest has said, and exuded confidence that the event will “keep the missionary flame alive and burning” in the Comboni Family working in the East African country.
Clergy, Laity of Meru in Kenya Hail Venerable Carola Beatification as "boost to faith"
The Clergy and Laity of the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya who spoke to ACI Africa on the sidelines of the November 5 beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin hailed the celebration as a boost to their Christian faith.
Parish Priest of Sudanese Cathedral Parish Appointed Bishop for Torit Diocese, South Sudan
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Matthew’s Cathedral Parish of Khartoum Archdiocese in Sudan, Bishop for Torit Diocese in South Sudan.
Caritas Internationalis Seeks “to advocate for climate justice” at Climate Summit in Egypt
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), will be seeking “advocate for climate justice” and speak on behalf of “vulnerable communities” during the UN climate conference COP27 taking place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Worldwide Women’s Rosary Announced for Dec. 8: "We’re daughters of the Most Holy Virgin"
An initiative to hold a public women’s rosary that originated in Colombia has taken off worldwide with interested women connecting through Instagram.
Pope Francis Prays for Tanzania Plane Crash Victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for those who have died and their families.
The Story of Blessed Carola’s Death “should speak to us all”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
The story of the death of the Catholic Nun who was beatified in Kenya on November 5 should inspire Kenyans to give themselves in the service of the Lord and receive well, in their midst, those involved in the mission of evangelization, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania Condole with Families, Victims of Sunday Plane Crash
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have condoled with families of victims of the Precision Air Flight that crashed into Lake Victoria Sunday, November 6.
Abyei Residents “facing humanitarian catastrophe”, Bishop in Sudan Says, Appeals for Help
Residents of Abyei Administrative Area (AAA), an area on the border between Sudan and South Sudan that has a “special administrative status”, are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid that covers the region has said.
Caritas Freetown’s Toilets Initiative Restoring Dignity of Sierra Leone’s Slum Residents
Culvert slum’s version of hanging toilets are little wooden, plastic and stone structures fitted with pipes that pour into the sewage that runs below them.
Pope Francis Calls on Religious Not to be Discouraged by "lack of vocations or by aging"
Pope Francis on Monday asked religious not to succumb to pessimism over a lack of vocations and to pray with him to “deliver us from the presumption of self-sufficiency and the spirit of worldly criticism.”
