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New Bishops for Dioceses in Botswana, Zimbabwe Appointed, Bishop in Botswana Elevated
Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Hwange in Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana.
Catholic Church in Eswatini Blames Failures of Country’s Elites for Growing Violence
The Commission for Justice and Peace (CJPC) in Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini has blamed the ongoing protests and violence in the Southern African nation on the failure of the country’s leadership to engage with the citizens on the issues that affect the people.
Catholic Charity Reaches Out to Sisters in Burundi Facing Eviction from Premises
Three Sisters of Our Lady of Schönstatt who are serving in Burundi’s Catholic Diocese of Muyinga risk being evicted from their premises at a private property and are in urgent need of help to build their community elsewhere.
Pope Francis to Spend Week Recovering in Hospital after Intestinal Surgery
Pope Francis is expected to spend the next week in hospital as he recovers from intestinal surgery, according to the Vatican.
Nigerian Youths Resort to Emigration after They “feel unappreciated at home”: Archbishop
Nigerian youths who have relocated to other countries have done so because they feel unappreciated in their native country, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has said.
“Church must remain moral light, guide” amid Fractured African Politics: Nigerian Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has, at a webinar, emphasized the need for Church leaders in Africa, to be the “the moral compass”, guiding politicians on morality amid fractured politics.
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy Recovery of Congolese Cardinal Currently in “critical state”
Prayers are being sought in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the speedy recovery of the Archbishop emeritus of Kinshasa Archdiocese who is said to be in “a critical state.”
South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese Initiates Common Prayer for Recovery, Healing of Bishop-elect
The leadership of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has initiated a common prayer for the recovery and healing of Msgr. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect of the South Sudanese Diocese.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Decry Military Brutality, Urge Independent Inquiry into Assaults
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned the alleged use of excessive force by the country’s military on some residents of Wa town in Upper West Region within the Catholic Diocese of Wa.
New Graduate Nurses, Midwives in South Sudan Urged to Manifest Humility in Daily Duties
New graduate nurses and midwives in South Sudan have been urged to manifest humility in their daily duties as they attend to patients.
Pope Francis to Undergo Surgery on Colon for Diverticulitis, an Intestines Infection
Pope Francis has “reacted well” to a surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital Sunday to relieve stricture of the colon caused by diverticulitis, the Holy See Press Office stated.
Catholic Doctors in Nigeria Encouraged to “be part of the solution to the problem of pain”
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged members of the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN) to take their profession as a vocation and be part of the solution to pain in society by being at humanity’s service.
South Africa’s Education System to Blame for Youth Unemployment, Catholic Bishop Says
The Bishop of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mthatha has identified education system as one of the major causes of high unemployment among the youth in the country.
“Strive to practice unifying journalism”: Nigerian Archbishop to Catholic Communicators
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has challenged Catholic Directors for social communications in the West African nation to show authenticity and practice a journalism that contributes toward unity rather than division and conflict.
Salesian Missionaries in Mali Offering “healthy educational entertainment” to Needy Youth
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Mali are offering educational entertainment to “disadvantaged young” in the neighborhood of Bamako in the country’s Archdiocese of Bamako.
“Be truly loving father to faithful without distinction”: Congolese Cardinal to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has invited the new Bishop of Boma Diocese to build his episcopal ministry around the practice of unconditional love, embracing all the people of God under his pastoral care “without distinction.”
Cardinal Becciu to Stand Trial at Vatican for Embezzlement and Abuse of Office
The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Angelo Becciu will be tried on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Recalls Beginnings of Four Decades of “very exciting” Ministry
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has, in an interview with ACI Africa, looked back at the beginnings of his Priestly ministry four decades ago, saying the decision to give his life to the service of God’s people has accorded him “very exciting” experiences.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Renews “domestic worship” as Country Goes Back to Lockdown
The Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese has asked families in the Catholic Diocese to go back to conducting worship in the safety of their homes following a fresh suspension of public worship in the country that is weighed down by COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Cautions against Revenge, Calls for Calm amid Protests
The Bishop of Eswatini’s lone Catholic Diocese is calling for calm in the Southern African nation amid pro-democracy protests.
