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Kenya’s Intention to Close Refugee Camps “unfortunate, regrettable”: Catholic Bishops
The intention of Kenya’s government to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in the country’s Northern region is “unfortunate” and “regrettable,” Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
Abducted Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed After Weekend Ordeal “in stable condition”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been abducted Saturday, April 10 has been freed and is “in stable condition,” the leadership of his Religious Order has confirmed.
Religious, Political Leaders Hail Archbishop Who Mobilized South Sudan’s Bishops for Peace
Religious and political leaders in South Sudan have paid glowing tribute to the emeritus Archbishop of Juba Archdiocese, describing him as a great man who mobilized his brother Bishops in the country to work towards peace.
Missionaries in Algeria Develop Tool to Address Increased Suicide Among Young People
Augustinian Missionaries ministering in Algeria are running psychological and social programs in centers across the vast Northern African country to address the rising cases of depression and suicide among young people in the country.
Vatican Summit on 'theology of the priesthood' to Look at Questions Raised in Recent Synod
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on questions raised in recent synods, including priestly celibacy, dwindling vocations, and the role of women in the Church.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Allege Islamization Attempt after Recent Judicial Appointments
Christian leaders in Nigeria have, in a statement, claimed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is keen on Islamizing the West African nation following the recent appointments of Court of Appeal judges.
Leadership Failure in Africa Key Highlight at Ethics Postgraduate Program Launch in Kenya
The failure of those entrusted with leadership in various countries of Africa to live up to their mandate was a key highlight during the launch of a new ethics postgraduate program to be offered at a Kenya-based Catholic institution.
Planned Seminar by Jesuits in Africa, Response to Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on Abuse
An upcoming international colloquium organized by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar (JCAM), is a response to Pope Francis’ 2019 Apostolic Letter “Vos estis lux mundi” that establishes procedural norms on dealing with sexual abuse in the Church, officials have said.
Beneficiaries of Catholic Sisters’ Education Initiative Help Vulnerable Children in Africa
Beneficiaries of African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), an initiative that supports the education of women Religious across Africa, are running programs to protect and safeguard vulnerable children on the continent, officials of the Catholic entity explain in a reported.
Cleric in Mozambique Concerned about Whereabouts of Parishioners after Palma Attack
Families that escaped last month’s terrorist attack on Northern Mozambique’s town of Palma in the Catholic Diocese of Pemba are in confusion, unsure of the whereabouts of their loved ones and whether or not those who are missing survived the attack.
Flash Floods Threatening Apostolate of Salesians at World’s Largest Refugee Camp in Kenya
Flash floods in the region of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar are threatening the apostolate of members of the Religious Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering at the world’s largest refugee camp, Kakuma, an official has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Alleged Ritual Killing of Ghanaian School Boy “national security threat”: Catholic Bishops
The alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kasoa town within the Archdiocese of Cape Coast presents a threat to the national security of Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Renewed Violence, Killings in Eastern DR Congo Cause for Concern: Catholic Bishops
Renewed violence in the Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that have resulted in the killing of civilians is a cause of concern, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said and appealed for an end to the bloodshed.
Christian Youth Leaders in Nigeria against Amnesty, Rehabilitation of Bandits, Insurgents
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have expressed their opposition to recommendations a section of Nigerian leaders have made to the Federal government to pardon and reintegrate “bandits and Boko Haram insurgents” who have been terrorizing the people of God in the West African nation.
Seminary Formators in Cameroon Undergoing Training to Weed Out “unsuitable candidates”
Priests in charge of formation in various Seminaries of Cameroon’s Douala Ecclesiastical Province are undergoing training to boost their skills in forming future Priests in the country.
“Be grateful to Church for formative experience”: Nigerian Bishop to Former Seminarians
At the maiden reunion of former seminarians of Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka, the Local Ordinary, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, called on the ex-seminarians to be thankful “for the formative experience” they had while in the Seminary.
Catholic Entities in Africa Participate in Vatican’s Launch of Debt Cancellation Campaign
Catholic Church entities in Africa earlier this week joined the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the COVID-19 Commission in the launching of the debt cancellation campaign for countries in Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops in Eastern Africa Write to Condole with Ugandans, South Sudanese, Tanzanians
The leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences for Africa and Madagascar (AMECEA) has, in separate statements, condoled with the people of God in Uganda, South Sudan and Tanzania following the death of Catholic Prelates in their respective countries.
Let Africa “sing” her Success Stories, Burkinabé Cleric on Challenges Facing Continent
The biggest challenge in Africa is the inability to bring out successes on the continent and the bright future that awaits various African countries in the coming years, a Rome-based Catholic Priest, a native of Burkina Faso, has told ACI Africa in an interview.
South Sudanese Government Urged to Revive Health Facility in Memory of Celebrated Cleric
South Sudan’s Presidential Envoy and the country’s former minister of Foreign Affairs have urged the Ministry of Higher Education to revive the construction project of a hospital in memory of Fr. John Tae Seok Lee.
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