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Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Remembers Predecessor for Defending “rights of downtrodden”
The Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has remembered his immediate predecessor who died in April last year as one who stood up for the rights of the “downtrodden” and “spoke truth to power.”
Catholic Charity says Church Alarmed by Increased Kidnapping, Indoctrination in Mozambique
Cases of kidnapping in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province are on the rise, Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Portugal, has reported, adding that the situation that also involves deep indoctrination of victims of militant attacks in the country is a matter of concern to the Catholic Church.
Christian Entity Urges International Community to Pressure Nigeria after Kaduna Attacks
UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), is appealing to the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to be accountable for its failure to protect citizens of Kaduna State who are experiencing heightened insecurity.
Catholic Journalists, Lay Association in Malawi Donate Relief Package to Flood Victims
Members of the Association of Catholic Journalists in Southern Malawi and an association of Lay faithful have donated a disaster relief package to flood victims in the Southeastern African nation.
Faith Leaders in Mauritius Hope Ramadan will “increase faith, hope, charity” of Believers
Faith-based leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed the hope that the Holy Month of Ramadan will increase the faith, hope and charity of believers.
Catholic Archbishop Reaches out to IDPs in South Sudanese State Following Violent Clashes
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has reached out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State with food items following violent clashes.
Catholic Entity in Sierra Leone Changing Women's Lives Through New Radio Station
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is working through a new women’s radio station in Sierra Leone to transform the lives of women who listen to the station.
Catholic Bishop in DRC Urges Clergy, Faithful to “massively participate” in Papal Visit
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on members of the Clergy, women and men Religious and the Laity in the Central African nation to actively participate in their numbers in the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis in July.
Caritas Cape Verde Reaching Out to Persons in “vulnerable situations” amid Drought
The Catholic Church in Cape Verde, through her charity arm, Caritas Caboverdiana, is reaching out to persons “in more vulnerable situations” amid drought and the effects of COVID-19, an official has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Catholic Priest in Cameroon Says Parish “paralyzed” by Heavy Boko Haram Insurgency
Boko Haram militants are expanding their operations to rural villages in Nigeria and on the border with other countries, a Catholic Priest in Cameroon has said, adding that the militants have paralyzed pastoral activities in a huge chunk of his Parish.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Urges Students to Integrate Religion and Science
The Catholic Bishop of Umtata Diocese in South Africa has called on students to integrate religion and science.
Catholic Peace Entity Reports Renewed Attacks Near Mozambican Military Base
Militants operating in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province have launched fresh attacks in the province, this time targeting a region close to a military base in the country, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has reported.
Religious Leaders in South Africa Concerned About Industrialized Agriculture in Africa
Faith leaders under the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) have expressed concern about the promotion of green revolution, which fosters the use of chemicals and high-yield crop varieties in view of realizing large-scale food production in Africa.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water at Catholic Institution in Namibia
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to hundreds of learners who access the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.
Jesuits in Africa Urge Zimbabweans to Track Government’s Commitment to Post-COVID Recovery
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa are calling on citizens of Zimbabwe to keep an eye on their government to ensure it fulfills its commitment toward post COVID-19 recovery.
Holy See “ready to accompany” Burkina Faso in Process of Transition, Apostolic Nuncio Says
The representative of the Holy Father in Burkina Faso has said the Holy See is ready to accompany the West African nation in its process of transition following the military coup that ousted former President, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.
Catholic Bishop in Malawi Sends “good wishes” to Muslims ahead of Holy Month of Ramadan
The Catholic Bishop of Mangochi Diocese in Malawi has extended “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims in the Southeastern African nation as they begin the Holy Month of Ramadan, which culminates in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast.
Synodal Process Time to Showcase “role in mission of evangelization”: Tanzanian Nun
A Catholic Nun from Tanzania has challenged women and men Religious in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to showcase their “active role in the mission of evangelization”.
Catholic Lay Leader in Senegal Says Synodal Process “not a forum for settling scores”
The President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has cautioned the people of God against using the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as forums for settling scores.
Catholic Sister in Nigeria Feeding Mentally Challenged People Displaced by Militants
Last Sunday, Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi distributed pounded yam, soup, and an assortment of other Nigerian dishes to 30 mentally challenged people on the streets of the West Africa country.
