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Superior General of Mariannhill Missionaries Appointed Bishop in South Africa
Pope Francis has appointed the Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kokstad in South Africa.
Salesian Entity Highlights Health Initiatives for Vulnerable in Africa on World Health Day
On the occasion of World Health Day marked April 7, an entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has highlighted health initiatives that provide access to care for people living in poverty around the globe, including Africa.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Push for Leaders “treating everyone with dignity”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State are advocating for a leader who are keen to foster the dignity of everyone and “a true servant leader” ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place next year.
Fratelli Tutti, Regional Challenges Focus of Planned Plenary of Bishops in West Africa
Catholic Bishops in West Africa are expected to deliberate on Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on human fraternity and social friendship, Fratelli Tutti and challenges facing the region during their Plenary Assembly scheduled for May in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
Construction of Papal Dais in South Sudan Kicks Off, Catholic Bishop Blesses Ground
The construction of the Papal dais has kicked off in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, with the blessing of the ground.
Catholic Bishop of Manzini, Eswatini, Visits “petrol bombed” Primary School Library, Prays
The Catholic Bishop of Manzini, the only Diocese in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has visited St. Elizabeth Primary School after the institution’s library was reportedly “petrol bombed” on Monday, April 4.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need to foster three aspects of reconciliation in Angola, two decades since civil war ended in the Southern African nation.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudan Uses Sports to Foster Discipline, Teamwork in Displaced Youth
More than 250 displaced boys and girls from South Sudan are learning the value of discipline and teamwork through sports in a Psycho-Social Support program (MHPSS) spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Peace Council Officials in Ghana Call for Calm, Dialogue to End Conflict in Bawku Region
Officials of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana are calling on “all actors” in the Bawku conflict to cease fire and create an enabling environment for dialogue.
Salesians, Real Madrid Foundation Collaborating on Youth Sports in Senegal and Mozambique
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are collaborating with the Real Madrid Foundation to run schools in Senegal and Mozambique where young people participate in sports and are taught other life skills and values.
Prayer Appeal for American Catholic Nun Kidnapped from Kaya Diocese in Burkina Faso
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of an American Catholic Nun reportedly abducted from Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese on the night of Monday, April 4.
Religious Order in Kenya Receives “Mary’s image”, Offers Devotion for “peaceful elections”
Members of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea (SCIC) in Kenya who received the image of Mary that was retrieved from a burnt Catholic church in Libya last weekend have said they are offering their devotion to the Mother of Jesus for “peaceful elections” in the East African nation.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Inhambane in Mozambique, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Adriano Langa of Inhambane Diocese in Mozambique and appointed his successor.
Nigeria “groans in pain”, Catholic Bishops Bemoan, Condemn Recent Train Attack
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have condemned the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack and bemoaned “bloody attacks” in the country that result in citizens of the West African nation “mourning with anguished hearts”.
Rise in Fuel Prices “inevitably going to hit hard on majority”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in fuel pump prices in Zambia is going to “hit hard” on majority of citizens of the Southern African nation.
Catholic Nun in Zimbabwe Laments Lack of Sanitation Facilities at Border Town
A Catholic Nun ministering in Zimbabwe has lamented the lack of sanitation facilities for migrants and informal traders living in Beitbridge, a town in Matabeleland South Province that forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Christians “to actively participate in politics”
Christians in Nigeria need to refute the notion that politics is a “dirty game” and participate actively in the politics for good governance, the Catholic of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has said.
New Bishop in South Sudan “missionary with sincere earnestness, love for humans”: Confrere
A confrere of the newly ordained Bishop in South Sudan has described him as a person who takes his missionary vocation seriously and who has “love for humans”.
Spiritan Priest Appointed Bishop in Kenya, Says “looking forward to being a servant”
The member of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) who has been appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has said he looks forward to exercising servant leadership “as Christ offered Himself”.
Pope Francis Coming “not only for Catholics”, Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Says
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned Papal visit is for everyone in the Central African nation, and not just for Catholics.
