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Over 15 Catholic Parishes Closed amid Cries to End Violence against Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes in his Episcopal See.
“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.
Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers
Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following the contested October 9 elections in the southern African country surges.
Third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in DR Congo Dies at 86
Bishop Philippe Nkiere Keana, the third Catholic Bishop of Inongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on after an illness. He was aged 86.
Prolonged Legal Proceedings Compounding Trauma of Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage: Christian Human Rights Group
Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed concern that the prolonged court proceedings surrounding the 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centres in Nigeria’s Kano State about five year ago is increasing the children’s trauma.
Catholic Church in Zambia Joins Partnership to Boost Parishes with Sustainable Energy and Clean Cooking Solutions
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has partnered with GEI Power Limited, a Zambian Energy Company dealing with sustainable renewable energy projects, to promote sustainable energy and ‘clean cooking solutions” across Catholic institutions and parishes in the country.
Catholic Archbishop Calls Integrity in Tanzania’s Elections amid Concerns about Underage Voters
Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has called for integrity in the voting process, urging that only eligible citizens be allowed to vote and that each vote cast be a “legitimate vote.”
To Help America Achieve Healing, Trump Needs “more than the wisdom of Solomon”: Catholic Bishop in Africa
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States of America (U.S.), will need “more than” Solomon’s wisdom to facilitate healing among Americans following what had been widely described as a closely contested election.
“We solicit your fervent prayers”: Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Nigeria after Abduction of Parish Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria is appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike who, was abducted on Tuesday, November 5.
Catechists in Burkina Faso Throw Themselves in the Battlefield to Protect Christians against Islamist Attacks
Right at the forefront of the war against Islamist attacks in Burkina Faso are Catechists who are ready to give their lives for the safety of Christians in the West African country where persecution is reported to be highest in the world.
Comboni Superior General Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Institute Initiates Transition Process
Pope Francis has appointed the Superior General of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) Auxiliary Bishop of Ethiopia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa that is under the pastoral care of Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel.
Caritas Africa Leadership Hopes Washington DC Meetings with World Financiers will Alleviate Continent’s Debt Crisis
The Regional Executive Secretary of Caritas Africa has raised the alarm about the growing debt crisis in African countries, and expressed hope that the recent meetings that global financiers held in Washington DC will lead to a well structured “debt forgiveness” for the continent.
Let’s “kneel, pray for peace”, Bishop in Tanzania Calls for Spiritual Solidarity with Violent Conflict Victims Globally
Bishop Stephano Lameck Musomba of Tanzania has called for spiritual solidarity with victims of violent conflicts in various parts of the globe.
Salesians Equip Youths in Multiple African Countries with Mobile Journalism Skills to Participate in Evangelization
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have completed the training of 18 youths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to the numerous youths the Italian-founded Missionary Congregation has equipped with Mobile Journalism (MoJo) skills to evangelize in the current digital spaces.
Days to Mauritius’ General Elections, Religious Leaders Condemn Social Media Shutdown
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed concern about the government’s recent decision to restrict access to social media platforms, days before the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
How Rector at Minor Seminary in Nigeria Offered Himself to Kidnappers to Save Seminarians
Details have emerged of the circumstances surrounding the October 27 kidnapping of Fr. Thomas Oyode, who is said to have offered to be taken in the place of the students at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria, where he serves as Rector.
“Season of weddings” for Kenyan Catholic Parish as 50 Couples United in Family Day Celebration
One of the key highlights of this year’s Family Day celebration at All Saints Riara Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) was the celebration of the marriage of 50 couples.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against "love with expectations", Advocates for Love "with no strings attached"
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has cautioned against the tendency to love on condition that certain expectations are met.
Loss of “the sense of neighbour” among Contemporary Realities, Nigerian Archbishop Laments, Calls for “true love”
Individualism is a mark of contemporary society, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has observed with concern, and advocated for the revival of the spirit of good neighbourliness, which demonstrates altruism and manifests “true love”.
