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Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage Main Challenger of President-elect ahead of Election Petition
Representatives of various faith groups in Kenya on Saturday, August 20, met Raila Amolo Odinga, the main challenger of the country’s Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto.
New Bishop in Ghana Hopes to Uphold Spirit of Pioneering Missionaries in Growing Diocese
The newly consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi in Ghana has expressed a desire to walk in the footsteps of pioneering missionaries in the West African country to help his Episcopal See to flourish.
Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province Decry Drug Abuse, Violence in Schools
Catholic Bishops who are part of Cameroon's Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province have, in a collective message, decried the increasing cases of drug abuse and violence in schools in the Central African nation.
Let’s Unite to Inspire Nigerians to “true religion”: Catholic Archbishop to Faith Leaders
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged faith leaders in the West African country to foster unity among themselves to inspire the people to “true religion”, which he said helps minimize the temptation to engage in vices.
Nigerian Priests Named Senior Research Fellows at U.S.-based Religious Freedom Institute
The leadership of the Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) in Washington DC in the United States (U.S.) has appointed two Nigerian Catholic Priests as Senior Research Fellows for International Religious Freedom Policy.
Push Eswatini to Implement “the dialogue”: Christian Leaders to Regional Development Body
Christian leaders in Eswatini are calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to push their government to implement “the dialogue” that was proposed last year to address the political situation in the country.
Christian Entity Concerned about Criminal Prosecution of Sudanese Converts to Christianity
The criminal prosecution of four Sudanese men who converted from Islam to Christianity is an issue of concern to the leadership of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Vatican Enters into Agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on Catholic Church Recognition
The Vatican has signed an agreement with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe on the recognition of the Catholic Church and her ecclesiastical institutions as a “juridical personality” in the African Island country.
Aid Agencies Expressing Interest in Somalia’s Drought Crisis after Pope Francis’ Appeal
Various organizations that received Pope Francis’ August 14 appeal concerning Somalia’s “serious humanitarian crisis” owing to drought and famine are expressing their interest to help.
Catholic Charity Funding Training of Priests in Egypt to Serve “marginalized” Christians
The Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is providing scholarships for the training of Priests in Egypt to expand their pastoral care to Christians in the country who, the foundation notes, have been marginalized.
SIGNIS Congress 2022 Ends with Call on Catholic Journalists to Safeguard Civilians’ Rights
There is need for Catholic journalists across the globe to safeguard the rights of civilians caught up in violent conflict in their professional practice, delegates of the Sixth SIGNIS World Congress 2022 have said.
“Live your identity as Catholics”: President of SIGNIS Africa to Catholic Journalists
There is need for Catholic journalists in Africa and around the globe to live their identity as Catholics, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.
Caritas Internationalis Draws Attention to “unprecedented food crisis” in Parts of Africa
Ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day (WHD) to be marked Friday, August 19, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is drawing the attention of the international community to “unprecedented food crisis” in parts of Africa.
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Partnerships in Africa
Ahead of the World Humanitarian Day (WHD) to be celebrated August 19, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire has reviewed humanitarian responses across the globe, including Africa.
“Protect humanitarian workers” in South Sudan: Caritas Official to Government
There is need for the government of South Sudan to protect humanitarian workers serving in the East-Central African nation, the Executive Director of Caritas South Sudan (CSS) has said.
Catholic Bishop who Promoted “green evangelization” in Uganda Laid to Rest
The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in Uganda who was laid to rest on Wednesday, August 17 is being remembered for his love for nature and evangelization through the protection of the environment.
Catholic Charity Appeals to the UK to Save Nigerian Christians from Growing Persecution
Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised the alarm on the situation facing Christians in Nigeria where persecution is rife, and implored the UK government to do something to help stabilize the West African nation.
Salesians in DRC Fostering Youth Talent in Art, Craft, Recreational, Religious activities
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are boosting the talents of dozens of young people through art and craft, recreational, and religious activities.
Young People’s “friendship with mobile phones” Cause for Concern: Kenyan Catholic Nun
The tendency for young people to be absorbed in social media forums, prioritizing “friendship with mobile phones” is a cause for concern, a Kenyan Catholic Nun has said.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage “key political actors” to Foster “justice, peace, prosperity”
Faith leaders in Kenya are reaching out to “key political actors” in the East African nation following the declaration of the Presidential election results, which the candidate who was ranked second has rejected.
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