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Catholic Bishop Urges Ugandans in South Africa to Be “here legally, learn local languages”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on Ugandan nationals to ensure they are living in the country legally and make every effort to integrate with natives, including learning local languages.
Pilgrims to Come "from all over" South Sudan for Ecumenical Visit, Catholic Bishop Says
The July ecumenical visit to South Sudan will witness pilgrims from all the seven Catholic Dioceses of the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Says Papal Visit to Goma “announces love of God for community”
The scheduled Papal visit to city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is an event that “announces the love of God for the entire community”, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Goma has said.
Ondo Diocese in Nigeria Seeking Funds “as relief for victims” of Pentecost Sunday Massacre
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria is seeking financial assistance to reach out to victims of the Pentecost Sunday terrorist attack at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish that reportedly left dozens dead and many more injured.
First-ever Kenyan Spiritan Bishop Urged to Exercise Patience, “learn ways of the people”
The newly ordained Bishop of Lodwar Diocese in Kenya, the first-ever Kenyan member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) to be consecrated Bishop, has been urged to exercise patience in his Episcopal Ministry, striving to “learn the ways of the people” of God in his Diocese.
Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars
Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to be sustainable, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation have told the government.
Seek to Tap into Laity’s Expertise “to progress faster” in Synodality: Kenyan Archbishop
Members of the Clergy who tap into the expertise of the Laity have been known to “progress faster” in their respective apostolates, positively contributing to the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has said.
Increasing Number of Major Seminarians in Kenya “a good crisis”: Catholic Archbishop
The rise in the number of Major Seminarians in Kenya that has resulted in “a minor crisis” of lack of rooms in the national Diocesan Seminaries presents “a good crisis”, a Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has said.
Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Says Ecumenical Visit “a celebration” of Christian faith
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has described the scheduled ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation as “a celebration” of Christian faith.
Catholic Laity in Nigeria Want “urgent arrest” of Those Behind Pentecost Sunday Massacre
Those behind the Pentecost Sunday massacre of dozens and injuries of many more at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria need to be urgently pursued, apprehended, and “dealt with according to the laws of the land”, officials of the Catholic Laity Council (CLC) of Nigeria have said.
Exercise Caution When Reporting Politics in Kenya: Catholic Archbishop to Journalists
There is need for news journalists in Kenya to proceed with caution when reporting politics ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9, the Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu Archdiocese has said.
“Continue to live Gospel message with fidelity, courage”: Pope to Ondo Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has encouraged the leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria and the people of God there to remain faithful to the Gospel message, which they need to continue defending with courage.
Salesians’ Laudato Si’ Inspired Initiative to Benefit Thousands of Youth in Sierra Leone
More than 5,000 youth in Sierra Leone are set to benefit from a climate club initiative spearheaded by the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigeria “sad, satanic, raw persecution”: Christian Leaders
The Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left at least 50 people dead was a “satanic” and “raw persecution” of Catholic worshippers, church leaders under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Ransom Negotiations for Safe Release of Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese “ongoing”
Negotiations for ransom are going on to secure the safe release of Fr. Christopher Itopa Onotu who was reportedly abducted from his residence at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish of Lokoja Diocese in Nigeria.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Faults Politicians for Downplaying Manifestos, Using Slogans
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has faulted politicians in the East African nation for prioritizing the use of slogans over political manifestos ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9.
Church Official in South Africa Faults Government for Protracted Human Rights Violations
Continued human rights violations in South Africa are as a result of a government that does not care and that fosters “the economy of exclusion”, a Catholic Church official has said.
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “take an active part in evangelization”
The Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese in South Sudan has called on members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to actively participate in evangelization.
Catholic Bishops in Congo Brazzaville Call for Active Participation in Electoral Process
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have, in a collective statement, urged citizens in the Central African nation to “get involved” in the process of the planned legislative and local elections scheduled for July 10.
Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria Urges “calm” after Pentecost Sunday Massacre of Dozens
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria is calling for calm following the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish that left at least 50 people killed.
