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Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Highlight Four Pillars of Successful Dialogue
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have highlighted four pillars, which they say are essential in interreligious dialogue.
Nigeria’s Current Trying Moments Need “true valentine love,” Catholic Bishop Says
Nigerians can wade through the challenges facing the country by embracing “true valentine love”, which is characterized by self-denial and sacrifice, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
Catholic Priest, Sisters in Mozambique Denounce Fresh Wave of Abductions, Killings
The short moment of quiet that followed numerous insurgent attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province last year has been interrupted by a fresh wave of kidnapping and macabre killings, a Catholic Priest and Religious Sisters in the embattled region have said.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Yei Diocese, South Sudan, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan and appointed his successor.
New Apostolic Nuncio to Mali Says Country to Realize True Peace “only through dialogue”
The West African nation of Mali can “achieve true peace” and development only if the leadership and citizens embrace dialogue, the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the country has said.
Catholic Ministry Initiated by Salesians for Refugees in Uganda Spreads to Locals
A Catholic ministry, which members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) initiated about five years ago in Uganda’s Gulu Archdiocese to serve South Sudanese refugees in the East African nation has spread to local people who had stayed for long without pastoral care.
Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Expected to Visit South Sudan this Year: Reports
Pope Francis and the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury are expected to visit South Sudan to “encourage the peace process,” various media reports indicate.
Pray for Political Aspirants to Prioritize “interests of suffering Nigerians”: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African country to pray for those seeking political offices for them to be guided by “the genuine interests of the suffering Nigerians”.
Church Leaders in Zambia Want Perpetrators of Violence at By-Election Prosecuted
Representatives of Church leaders in Zambia under the auspices of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have expressed concern about the violence witnessed during the recently held Kabwata Constituency by-election.
Three Suspects in South Sudan Bishop-elect’s Shooting Close to Detained Priest: Witness
Three suspects in the shooting of the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan closely related with one of their co-accused, a Catholic Priest, a witness has told the court in Juba.
Catholic Priest’s Initiative Saving Sierra Leonean Girls from “harmful practice of FGM”
Desert Flower Foundation-Sierra Leone (DFF-SL), a charitable organization started by a Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone, is keeping hundreds of girls from vulnerable families from joining an underground society that promotes Female Genital Mutilation in the West African country.
Catholic Entity in South Africa “deeply concerned about” Violence on Teachers, Learners
Officials of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) have expressed concern about brutal attacks on learning institutions, learners, and the staff in South Africa.
Catholic Entity Petitions Kenya's President to Lift Ban on Registration of New Churches
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, is calling on the President of Kenya to lift the ban on the registration of new churches that has been in place since 2014.
Vatican Symposium to Explore Relationship Between Priests and Laity
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, has organized the meeting.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted Sunday Regains Freedom a Day Later
A Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Diocese of Kafanchan on Sunday, January 6, has regained his freedom a day later.
Consecrated Persons in Kenyan Diocese Urged to Have Awareness Campaigns to Boost Vocations
Women and men Religious serving in Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese have been challenged to organize regular meetings to celebrate Consecrated Life at the grassroots in Parishes or local communities with the view of promoting vocations to Religious Life.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Suspended Following Tribal Remarks During Holy Mass
A Priest in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos who banned singing in a Nigerian language allegedly citing dominance of other tribes in “his Church” has been suspended from pastoral duties indefinitely, pending investigation into “matters relating to his ministry in the Parish.”
Life of Refugees, Migrants Entails “risking everything”: Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe coordinating an office of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has highlighted the plight of refugees and migrants, saying that their lives entail “risking everything” in search of a better life.
Free Basic Education Initiative Right Step in Ending Zambia’s Inequality: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have lauded the government for introducing free education from early childhood to secondary school level terming the initiative a “right” step towards bridging the gap between the poor and the rich in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Priest Assassinated in DRCongo Remembered for “pastoral enthusiasm, availability"
The late Fr. Richard Masivi Kasereka who was “assassinated” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) hours after participating in the celebration of the World Day of Consecrated Life on February 2 has been eulogized as a Priest who was available and open to the mission of Christ with “pastoral enthusiasm”.
