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Kenya's Catholic Peace Entities Urged to Investigate “millions” Used in Political Campaign
Political aspirants in Kenya are spending millions of shillings to campaign for various seats ahead of the country’s August 9 elections, the Director of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said, and urged Kenya's Catholic Justice and Peace Commissions (CJPCs) to research widely on the source of the money that is being used on voters in the East African country.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Young People to “avoid being misled by politicians”
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has cautioned young people in the East-Central African nation against politicians who mislead the youth, using them to achieve their selfish goals.
Nigerians Must Be Forgiving to Overcome “brewing political tensions”: Catholic Archbishop
The people of God in Nigeria need to embrace forgiveness and dialogue to deal with political tensions that are brewing in the West African nation ahead of 2023 elections, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Community of Catholic Nuns Providing Solace to Displaced Persons in Mozambique
The Immaculate Heart of Mary House in the Catholic Parish of Cerâmica of Mozambique’s Lichinga Diocese has become “a meeting point” for displaced people in the Southern African country.
Southern Africa’s Catholic Youth Ministry Urged to Reach Out to All Indiscriminately
Those involved in the youth ministry of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been urged to reach out to all young people in the Church irrespective of their membership in any Church sodality group.
At Episcopal Ordination in Kenya, Nuncio Cautions against Clericalism, Urges Listening
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned against “clericalism” which he said he had noted from his interactions with the people of God in the East African country including Priests and Bishops as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Burundi’s Gitega Archbishop, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Simon Ntamwana of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gitega in Burundi and appointed his successor.
Education, Healthcare “our biggest achievements”: Nun in Eswatini Ahead of Centenary Fete
A member of the Congregation of the Mantellate Sisters, Servants of Mary (MSM), commonly known as Servite Sisters, has highlighted education and healthcare as the most noteworthy achievements in their 100 years of service in the Southern Africa Province.
Parish Health Apostolate in Southern Africa to Help Raise Awareness of Mental Issues
An envisaged Catholic Parish health apostolate aims to raise awareness about mental issues, an official of the entity behind the initiative has said.
Marian Year in Cameroonian Catholic Parish to Foster “love, discipleship”, Priest Says
The Marian Year launched at Our Lady of Lourdes Gardens Parish of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese is expected to foster love and discipleship among the faithful, the Parish Priest has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Salesians at Ugandan Settlement Training Catechists to Bridge Gap among Refugees
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda have embarked on fresh training of Catechists among refugees in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu to fill the gap that was left by Pastoral caregivers who went back to their homes in South Sudan.
Initiate Systems to Address Free Education Gaps, Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge Government
Zambia’s government needs to put in place effective systems aimed at addressing gaps that may arise with the implementation of the free education policy in the country, members of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
A Suspect in South Sudan Bishop-elect’s Shooting Lobbied for “Bishop’s position”: Witness
A suspect in the shooting of Mons. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, lobbied to be appointed Bishop of the South Sudanese Episcopal See, a witness has told the court in Juba.
Pope Francis Transfers Bishop in Kenya, Appoints Him Archbishop for Kisumu Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred a Catholic Bishop in Kenya, and appointed him Archbishop for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kisumu.
Somalia in Need of “drastic action” Following Drought, Leadership of Catholic Entity Says
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire in Somalia, is calling for “drastic action” to provide reprieve to the people of God in drought-stricken Horn of Africa nation.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Suppresses Six “congregations” in His Diocese, Expels Members
The Bishop of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has “suppressed without exception” six “congregations” that were masquerading as Institutes of Diocesan Right from operating in his Episcopal See.
Vicar General of Kenya’s Garissa Diocese Appointed Bishop, Pledges Servant Leadership
The Vicar General of the Diocese of Garissa in Kenya who has been appointed Bishop of the same Episcopal See has said he will seek to embrace servant leadership during his Episcopal ministry in the Kenyan Catholic Diocese.
Archbishop in Chad Sustains Minor Injuries, “in good health” after Police Interrupt March
The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese who was injured when the police violently interrupted a peaceful march that he was participating in is “in good health”, a Church official has said.
Catholic Entity Mourns Death of Eritrean Christian Leader after Prolonged Captivity
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has joined other Christian entities in mourning the passing on of a renowned Eritrean Christian leader who has been held captive by the country’s authorities since his arrest in 2007.
Salesians’ Climate Club in Sierra Leone on Environment to Benefit Thousands of Youth
More than 6,000 youth in the local Salesian schools and youth centers in Sierra Leone’s Northern Province are set to benefit from a climate club project that aims to provide environmental education.
