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Close Churches or Risk Attacks, Nigerian “Fulani association” Warns Christians in a Letter
Christians in Nigeria’s Zamfara State have, in an “anonymous letter” circulated by the office of the State Commissioner of Police, been cautioned against public worship in churches lest they be attacked, abducted, and their places of worship torched.
Look into Future with Hope, Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa to South Sudan, Ethiopia
The leadership of Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has urged the people of God in South Sudan and Ethiopia experiencing conflicts and unrests to “look to the future with hope”.
Persistent Inequalities Weakening Efforts in Fight against HIV/Aids: Jesuits in Africa
Social, economic and structural inequalities are slowing down efforts to control the spread of HIV/AIDS, the leadership of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO
Pope Francis has appointed a member of the Clergy from Benin as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
“Come to our rescue”, Nigerian Priest to International Community after Month of Captivity
A Nigerian Catholic Priest who spent at least a month in captivity following his abduction earlier this year has called on the international community to come to the aid of the people of God in Nigeria’s Kaduna State amid heightened insecurity.
Archbishop of Lilongwe in Malawi Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Zomba Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the newly installed Archbishop of Malawi’s Lilongwe Archdiocese to temporarily take care of the country’s Zomba Diocese until a substantive Local Ordinary is appointed and takes “canonical possession of the Diocese.”
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Suspend Participation in Forum of Religious Denominations
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have suspended their participation in the Forum of Religious Denominations, an umbrella body grouping religious leaders in the Central African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio to Malawi Calls for COVID-19 Vaccination as New Variant is Discovered
The representative of the Holy Father in Malawi has urged the people of God in the Southeastern African country to take vaccination against COVID-19 seriously following the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus.
Chilean Doctors Establish Intervention Program at Catholic Special Needs School in Kenya
Many children who are brought to Orione Community Training Centre for rehabilitation come in when it is “a little bit too late”, professionals at the Catholic institution in Kenya’s Ngong Diocese have said, underscoring the need for early intervention programs among children living with disability.
“I come to work with you as a servant”: New Malawian Archbishop at Installation
On the occasion of his installation as the Local Ordinary of Malawi’s Lilongwe Archdiocese over the weekend, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala expressed his readiness to be a servant leader.
Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to Bafoussam Diocese
Pope Francis has transferred the Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam.
Sexual Abuse of Minors “dark chapter” in History of Church: Rector in South Africa
The cases of sexual abuse of minors constitute a “dark chapter” in the history of the Catholic Church, a Rector in South Africa has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Killing of Students, Teacher “unacceptable”: Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province
The killing of three students and a teacher allegedly by armed men in Cameroon’s restive South West region is “senseless and unacceptable,” Catholic Bishops in Central African nation’s Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province have said in a message.
Human Formation “very foundational” in Training of Future Priests: Rector in South Africa
Human formation is quite critical in the training of candidates for the Priesthood in the Catholic Church, a Rector in South Africa has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Proposed Malawi’s Ex-Seminarians Association to Foster Participation in Church Initiatives
The Catholic Church in Malawi is contemplating the formation of the country’s National Ex-Seminarians Association to bring together former seminarians whose role in Church development has been described as key.
Annual National Marian Pilgrimage in Guinea-Bissau Canceled, Pilgrims to Pray in Parishes
The annual national Marian pilgrimage in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau that had been scheduled to take place next month has been canceled, Catholic Church officials in the country have announced, citing a surge in reported cases of COVID-19.
Bishops in Nigeria to Introduce Coordinated Media training in “appropriate use of media”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are set to introduce “a coordinated media” training that would be realized in Parishes and other Catholic institutions, the National Director of Social Communications in the West African nation has said.
Re-launch Exchange Platform Between Church and State, Bishops in Congo Tell Prime Minister
There is a need “to re-launch” the platform of exchange that existed between the Catholic Church and the State in the Republic of Congo, Bishops have told the leadership of the Central African nation.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Decries Poor Services at Country’s National Medical Insurer
Service delivery at Kenya’s biggest medical insurer, National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), is wanting despite huge investment in the entity, the Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has said.
Christian Foundation “deeply concerned” about Sentencing of Vocal Egyptian Lawyer
The leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is “deeply concerned” about the sentencing of Ahmad Abdou Maher, an Egyptian lawyer and Muslim reformist thinker, who has been vocal in his criticism of the restrictions placed on the freedom of religion in his country.
