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Archbishop Hubertus van Megen. Credit: Capuchin TV

Kenyan Youths “mean business”, Want to Cleanse “temple of democracy”: Nuncio on Anti -Tax Protests

Jul 1, 2024

The Papal Nuncio in Kenya has weighed in on the recent protests led by the youths over the controversial Finance Bill of 2024, noting that the young people in the East African country “mean business” and want to revolutionize the country.

The President of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC), Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla reading the message of SCBC members. Credit: Catholic Radio Network (CRN)

“Fabric of Sudanese society has been torn apart”: Catholic Bishops on Ongoing Conflict in Sudan

Jul 1, 2024

Members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) have expressed concern about the ongoing conflict in the country, saying that the civil war has caused unimaginable destruction and caused immense suffering to the people.

A poster announcing the series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests, and religious, as well as laity in Africa. Credit: PACTPAN

What the Church in Africa Can Learn from Eastern Churches on Living Synodlity

Jul 1, 2024

The Church in Africa can tap from the experience of Eastern Churches on the continent on living the Synod on Synodlity, participants at a virtual conversation have said.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela ordained 14 new Priests and a Deacon on 29 June 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola

Jul 1, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the 14 Priests and a Deacon he ordained on June 29, to be ready to serve the Church anywhere and with joy.

Members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC). Credit: Catholic Radio Network (CRN)

Catholic Bishops in South Sudan Want Insecurity Addressed, Preparations Made for December Elections

Jul 1, 2024

South Sudan is not truly at peace, members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) have said, and called on the government to seal all security loopholes and prepare adequately for the country’s elections scheduled for later this year.

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Nigerian Archbishop Urges Indigenous People “feeling abandoned” to Own Catholic Faith

Jul 1, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged indigenous people of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, to embrace the Catholic faith even as they feel threatened by urbanization.

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For Faith to Grow, “we must return to the Small Christian Communities”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania

Jun 30, 2024

The Small Christian Community (SCC), the new way of being church in Africa, is instrumental in the growth of Christian faith, Bishop Wolfgang Pisa of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Lindi has said. 

Mons. Julien Kaboré greeting Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Appoints Native of Burkina Faso as Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana

Jun 30, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Julien Kaboré, a native of Burkina Faso, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana, assigning him the Titular See of Milevi in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.

A student after taking the end-of-year exam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

How Jesuit Entity Facilitated Safe Access of “displaced students” to Exam Rooms in DR. Congo’s Embattled Region

Jun 30, 2024

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has facilitated safe access of “displaced students” to exam rooms in the war-torn North Kivu Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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Newly Ordained Catholic Priest in Tanzania Urged to Cultivate a “heart of sacrifice, patience”

Jun 30, 2024

Bishop Titus Joseph Mdoe of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Mtwara has called upon Fr. Lazaro Makula, whom he ordained a Priest on June 27, to live a life of sacrifice during his Priestly ministry, and to exercise patience. 

Fr. Santo Gaba. Credit: Catholic Radio Network (CRN)

Day of the African Child in South Sudan: Catholic Official Says “Church must see that children are safe”

Jun 30, 2024

On the annual celebration of the International Day of the African Child (DAC), which was belatedly marked in South Sudan on June 26, the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the country has emphasized the need to pay keen attention to the safeguarding of minors.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

“You are our hope”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Laud Gen Zs for Patriotism in Spearheading Protests against Finance Bill

Jun 29, 2024

Kenya’s youths, who successfully spearheaded and actively participated in protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have found favor with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), who have particularly lauded the Generation Z (Gen Z) for manifesting patriotism and altruism.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.

Africa’s Christians, Muslims Must Uphold “mutual respect, cooperation” for Possible Peace, Rebirth: Nigerian Cardinal

Jun 29, 2024

Lasting peace in and rebirth of Africa are only possible if Christians and Muslims on the continent go beyond their differences and decide to uphold “mutual respect and cooperation”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: CECA

Respect for Human Dignity “opens us to harmonious relationship with other creatures”: Catholic Bishops in CAR

Jun 29, 2024

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) are calling on the people of God in the country to uphold human dignity, saying it ensures a harmonious relationship with all God’s creation.

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Meet President as Youths Spearhead Campaign to Stop Politicians from Church Fundraisers

Jun 28, 2024

A section of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) members have had an audience with the country’s Head of State, President William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi, the capital city of the East African nation.

“We’ve not been able”: Catholic Priest Stuck in Sudan War Appeals for Prayers as Evacuation Plans Hit a Snag

Jun 28, 2024

Efforts to evacuate residents of Dar Mariam who are stuck in the ongoing civil war in Sudan have been unsuccessful as bombings near the residence of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), popularly known as Salesian Sisters of St. Don Bosco, intensify.

“Seeds of Synodal Church already sprouting all over Africa”: African Member of Theological Commission of Synod

Jun 28, 2024

The spirit of the Synod on Synodality has been introduced in Africa and is spreading across the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, an African member of the Vatican Theological Commission of the Synod has said. 

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Parishioners Praying at Ruins of Catholic Church Destroyed by Terrorists in Mozambique

Jun 28, 2024

Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Pemba in Mozambique’s port town of Mocímboa da Praia, who fled when their town was attacked in 2020, and their Church razed down, are slowly coming back and gathering to pray at the ruins of their church.

Generosity, Compassion, “loving in an unlimited way” among Virtues Clergy Must Manifest: Kenyan Bishop at Ordination

Jun 28, 2024

Members of the Clergy must manifest generosity, compassion, love and altruism, Bishop Michael Odiwa of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya has said. 

Members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) during the 25 June 2024 press conference. Credit: Luntha TV

Association of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Highlight Mission ahead of August Double Celebration

Jun 27, 2024

The leadership of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has highlighted the mission of the 10-nation forum of Catholic Nuns ahead of the planned double celebration scheduled for August in Malawi.