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Bishop in Nigeria Says “religious undertones” among Causes of Violence, Urges Dialogue
The Bishop of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has, in his Easter 2022 Message, highlighted “religious undertones” as being among issues that have contributed to the current instability in the West African nation.
Easter Sunday Invasion of Catholic Parish in DR Congo “more than a sacrilege”, Bishop Says
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has “strongly” condemned the invasion of the Catholic Parish in his Episcopal See that occurred on Easter Sunday.
“Our land becoming symbolism for darkness”, Nigerian Bishop Says of Killings During Easter
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Orlu has condemned the Easter Sunday attack against innocent civilians in Imo State of the Southeastern region of Nigeria, saying that darkness has overcome the country owing to protracted insurgency.
Cardinal in Burkina Faso Urges Christians to “build bridges of love”, to Shun Hostility
The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on the people of God in the West African nation to “to break down the walls of hatred” and instead “build bridges of love”.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigerian Bishop, Appoints Apostolic Administrator
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop John Oke Afareha from the pastoral care of Warri Diocese in Nigeria and appointed Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze as Apostolic Administrator of the Nigerian Episcopal See.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Killings, Kidnappings to “cumulative effect of sins”
Banditry and other anti-social activities in different parts of Nigeria emanate from cumulative sins committed by citizens of the West African nation despite their religious affiliations, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Hundreds in Lubumbashi Archdiocese in DR Congo Benefit from Salesian Food Project
Close to 500 youth in Kansebula, a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Lubumbashi Archdiocese, can have a decent meal thanks to a food project started at a 44-hectare farm that belongs to the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Nigerian Seminarian Who Died During Passion of Christ Drama “was a good guy”: Schoolmate
The Nigerian Catholic Seminarian who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead “was a good guy”, his schoolmate has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Catholic Archbishop of Durban, South Africa, Tells Flood Victims “God is still with us”
The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa has reassured those affected by deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province of God’s continued presence amid loss of hundreds of human life and destruction of property.
End “ongoing inter-communal conflicts to attain a peaceful South Sudan”: Church Leaders
Representatives of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) want an end to inter-communal violent conflicts in the East-Central African country.
Catholic Sisters in Eastern Africa Gain Project Managements Skills in Pioneer Training
Sr. Leah Nelima Nyongesa, a member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Meru understands the challenge that her Congregation faces amid shrinking resources.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.
At Easter, Humanity is “restored to image, likeness of God”: Archbishop in South Africa
The celebration of Easter commemorates the event that restored humanity’s image and likeness of God that had been established at creation and lost with the original sin, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Caritas Zimbabwe Advocates for “proper capacity building” to Aid Project implementation
Officials of Caritas Zimbabwe’s Catholic Dioceses are advocating for “proper capacity building” of those involved in implementing projects in the Southern African nation amid “general donor-fatigue amongst our donors”.
“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.
On Annual Day for Street Children, Salesians Review Service to Street Children in Africa
On the International Day for Street Children marked April 12 annually, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), joined other humanitarian and international organizations in reviewing initiatives toward street children around the globe, including Africa.
New Head of Religious Institutes’ Conference in Southern Africa to Foster “communal bonds”
The newly elected president of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCLSA) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to strengthen the communion of Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Do Not “take us back to war”: Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan to Political Leaders
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in their collective Easter Message, expressed the hope that political leaders in the two neighboring countries will foster “justice, peace and reconciliation”, and not “take us back to war”.
No 2023 Elections in Nigeria “if insecurity persists unabated”: Christian Leaders
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying the 2023 general elections might not take place.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission Entity in Lesotho Educating “people on the move” on Rights
An entity of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is reaching out to migrants and refugees with information about “their legal requirements and their rights”.
