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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.
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.
