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Bishop Virgilio Pante, IMC with the graduates of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program. / ACI Africa

Kenyan Sabbatical Program Lauded for “ongoing transformation” of Clergy, Religious

Dec 8, 2020

A sabbatical program undertaken at a Kenyan Diocese has been lauded for facilitating the “transformation” of members of the Clergy and women Religious who participate in the four-month renewal course.

“Shocked, disturbed, saddened”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria Following Killing of Farmers

Dec 8, 2020

Christian leaders in Nigeria have, in a collective statement circulated Sunday, December 6, expressed their shock and sorrow following last month’s killing of dozens of rice farmers in Borno State, located within the country’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri.

Bishop Peter John Holiday with the newly ordained priest, Fr. Thabang Shilane during the ordination Mass on Saturday, December 5. / Facebook Page Kroonstad Diocese

As Priest, “be outward looking, be for others”: South African Bishop at Ordination

Dec 8, 2020

On the occasion of a Priestly ordination in South Africa over the weekend, the Bishop who preached encouraged the new Priest to cultivate “a big heart” that is concerned with the needs of others in line with Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. 

Some youths in South Sudan at the inaugural session of the spiritual retreat of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese. / ACI Africa

Emulate Leaders with Integrity in Society, Clerics Urge Catholic Youth in South Sudan

Dec 8, 2020

Young Catholics in South Sudan have, at the inaugural session of the youth spiritual retreat of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese, been called upon to pick leadership qualities portrayed by good leaders in the East Central African nation.

Pope Francis Donates to Mozambique’s Victims of Attacks in “gesture of pastoral charity”

Dec 7, 2020

Pope Francis has donated 100,000 Euros to support victims of militant attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba. 

President Paul Kagame and Cardinal Antoine Kambanda during the Thanksgiving Mass celebrated in Kigali on Sunday, December 6.

Rwanda’s President Rallies Citizens to Support Ministry of Country's First Cardinal

Dec 7, 2020

The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has rallied Rwandans to support the ministry of the country’s first Cardinal, Antoinne Kambanda, just as they have shared in the joy of his elevation to Cardinalate.

Christians in Ghana praying.

Christians in Ghana Seek God’s Intervention ahead of National Election

Dec 7, 2020

Polls in Ghana closed Monday, December 7 evening against a backdrop of prayer requests from Christians on the eve of the general elections.

Disrespect for Land Heritage, Racial Superiority Cause Conflicts: Nigerian Bible Scholars

Dec 7, 2020

The lack of respect for land heritage and claims for racial superiority are behind conflicts in contemporary society, members of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) have said.

Religious Society Seeking Partnerships to Support Flood Victims in Juba, South Sudan

Dec 7, 2020

Members of the Society of Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (MMI) ministering in South Sudan’s Archdiocese of Juba are seeking partnerships in view of reaching out to those affected by flooding within Juba township.

Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, with Sisters Nancy Omete, Gladys Otwori, Norah Nyausi, and Jacqlyne Ngoge who professed their final vows Saturday, December 5 in Kenya's Nakuru Diocese. / ACI Africa.

In Africa, “families can be obstacle to vocations”, Kenyan Bishop Cautions at Profession

Dec 6, 2020

In Africa, family ties can hinder those who have devoted their entire lives to the service of God’s people as Religious and Clergy from this commitment, a Kenyan Bishop has cautioned.

Logo of African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC).

Technology, Resilience Keep Africa’s Catholic Sisters Initiative Afloat amid COVID-19

Dec 6, 2020

The leadership of the initiative that facilitates education for women Religious in Africa has, in a reflection, revealed how technology and resilience have enabled the U.S-based entity to continue with its operations amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Still from CRTN production on Iraq. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.

Ahead of Christmas, Catholic Pontifical Entity Launches 24 Days of Free Documentaries

Dec 6, 2020

The leadership of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is announcing free access to 24 documentaries that capture the reality of Christian life in anticipation of the feast of the Nativity.

The agency will now be called the Supervisory and Financial Information Authority. / Vatican News

Pope Francis Approves Overhaul of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog

Dec 6, 2020

Pope Francis approved Saturday sweeping changes to the Vatican’s financial watchdog authority.

Logo of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) set to be marked on December 5. / United Nations (UN)

Caritas Africa Urges Member Organizations to Integrate “voluntary service” in Operations

Dec 5, 2020

On the occasion of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) marked Saturday, December 5, the leadership of Caritas Africa is urging those at the helm of its member organizations to integrate voluntary service in their respective operations.

“We do not support calculations to draw Church into partisan politics”: Bishops in Zambia

Dec 5, 2020

Politicians in Zambia have been cautioned against the offering of gifts to church members including the Clergy intending to lure them into partisan politics ahead the 2021 general elections.

Presidential Debate in Uganda under Auspices of Religious Leaders Postponed Indefinitely

Dec 5, 2020

The presidential debate in Uganda organized under the auspices of religious leaders that had been scheduled to take place early December ahead of the 14 January 2021 general elections has been postponed indefinitely.

“We need to fight tribalism collectively for sake of development”: Cleric in South Sudan

Dec 5, 2020

A Catholic Cleric has underscored the need for collective efforts and action to end tribalism in South Sudan saying the vice is the reason behind poverty and underdevelopment.

Late Archbishop James Odongo who died Friday, December 4 at the age of 89.

Church in Eastern Africa Mourns Ugandan Prelate Who Laid Ground for Regional Collaboration

Dec 4, 2020

The Catholic Church in Eastern Africa is mourning the passing on of the first African Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Archbishop James Odongo who died Friday, December 4 at the age of 89. 

Zimbabwe, S.Sudan, Somalia among Nations facing “Christmas of hunger”: Catholic Aid Agency

Dec 4, 2020

Zimbabwe, South Sudan, and Somalia are among the four nations staring at a hunger pandemic starting this Christmas due to the combined effects of drought and COVID-19 restrictions, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire says.

Interrupted Assistance Posing Multiple Threats to Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia: Cleric

Dec 4, 2020

The “sudden interruption” of assistance to Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia amid the ongoing violent conflict in Tigray region is posing multiple threats to hundreds of thousands of Eritreans, a Catholic Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe has said.