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Pope Francis Condoles with Caracciolini Fathers Following Murder of Confrere in DR Congo
Pope Francis has extended his condolences to members of the Order of Clerics Regular Minor (Caracciolini or Adorno Fathers - CRM) following the murder of their confrere in the Democratic Repubolic of Congo (DRC).
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Decries Harassment of Women, Youth in Country’s Politics
The catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Kericho Diocese has condemned harassment of women and the youth as they try to participate in the politics of the East African country.
Zambia’s President Acknowledges Catholic Church as “beacon of hope, nation's conscience”
The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has acknowledged the significant role of the Catholic Church in the Southern African nation, describing the entity as a “beacon of hope” and “a barometer of our nation's conscience.”
“I count on your prayers and support”: Newly Elected Diocesan Administrator in Senegal
The newly elected Diocesan Administrator of Senegal’s Ziguinchor Diocese says he is counting on the prayers and support of the people of God in the West African nation to carry on his new ministry.
Caritas Zimbabwe Coordinator Highlights Effects of, Intervention in Tropical Storm Ana
Tropical Storm Ana left a trail of destruction and disrupted human life in multiple districts in Zimbabwe, the Coordinator of Caritas in the Southern African nation has said.
Nobody Has Right to Destroy Human Life, Tanzanian Archbishop Decries Rising Murder Cases
The Catholic Archbishop of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Archdiocese has lamented about the increasing cases of murder in the East African nation saying no one is permitted to end another person’s life.
Catholic Entity in Zambia Cautions Radio Practitioners against Betraying Audience Trust
Many people still trust the radio in the transmission of accurate information, the Director of Catholic Media Services (CMS) of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) Communications Commission has observed, and cautioned radio practitioners against betraying the trust of their audiences.
Nigerians Suffering Terribly Because of “skin deep” Religiosity, Catholic Archbishop Says
The people of God in Nigeria are suffering because of their beliefs of excessive religiousness manifested in their uncharitable treatment of each other and discriminations based on faith, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.
Evangelize Culture to Counter Threat to Faith, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says
Nigeria needs deeper evangelization to rid it of cultures that are threatening the faith of the people of God in the West African country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State Encourage Voter Registration Ahead of 2023 Poll
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are encouraging eligible voters to register massively for general elections scheduled for 2023.
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon in “solidarity, communion” With Colleague Facing Attacks
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon’s Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province have expressed their “solidarity and communion” with their colleague, Bishop Michael Bibi, who is facing attacks in what they have described as “gross disrespect of the hierarchy of the Church”.
Catholic Church Not Competing with Others on Health Matters: Bishop in Kenya
The Catholic Church can collaborate with the government in handling health-related matters, a Bishop in Kenya has said, adding that such collaboration does not place the Church in competition with other stakeholders.
Superior of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Benin Appointed Bishop for Djougou
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (OSFS) in Benin as the Bishop for the country’s Diocese of Djougou, which has been vacant since March 2019 following the death of Bishop Paul Kouassivi Vieira.
Investigate Escalating Attacks on South Africa’s Teachers: Catholic Institute of Education
The leadership of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) in South Africa is calling on security agencies in the country to look into the multiple cases of attacks on Principals and teachers in the Southern African nation.
Politics in Ghana Shifted from “divinely ordained profession” to “disgusting word”: Bishop
Politics in Ghana has shifted bring being “a divinely ordained profession” to a word that is “disgusting”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Jesuits in Uganda Give Refugee Girls’ Schools Facelift to Boost Uptake of Sciences
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is constructing laboratories in girls’ schools for refugees in Uganda to boost their performance in science subjects.
EU-AU Partnership “ignores” Needs of Africans: Catholic Agencies in Europe, North America
The leadership of an international alliance of Catholic development agencies in Europe and North America has faulted the partnership between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) for ignoring the needs expressed by African people.
Christian Entity Concerned about Severity of Kidnapping in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
The recent kidnapping and release of a Catholic Priest and the abduction of an intermediary who was delivering ransom payment in Nigeria’s Kaduna State indicate the severity of kidnappings in Nigeria, officials of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), have said.
Let 2022 By-Elections Reflect Nation “united in diversity”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe under the auspices of Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) are calling on the people of God in the Southern African nation to pray for the forthcoming by-elections to reflect a country “united in diversity.”
DR Congo Bishops Express “compassion, closeness” with Ituri Province People amid Attacks
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have expressed their “compassion, fraternal and spiritual closeness” with all those affected by the violence in the Province of Ituri that is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Bunia.
