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“Time to work on peace” in Cameroon: Catholic Archbishop Urges Calm after Election
Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé has called on Cameroonians to move beyond post-election tensions and commit themselves to building peace, solidarity, and love for their country.
“Religion must connect, not divide us”: Cardinal Nzapalainga of CAR Ahead of Mission Congress in France
Religion should unite rather than divide, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said, urging Christians to live out mission as a daily expression of fraternity, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Holiness Should Be the “obsession”: Catholic Bishop on Lessons from Saints of Africa
The Saints of Africa provide numerous lessons about emptying oneself with heaven as the goal, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has said, calling for Africans to make holiness their “obsession.”
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Responds to Governor’s Remarks on Silence During Post-Election Crisis
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has expressed his “indignation” after the Governor of the West Region, Awa Fonka Augustine reportedly congratulated him for remaining silent during the country’s recent post-election crisis.
Tanzanian Catholic Archdiocese Sets Date to Pray for Victims of Electoral Violence
The Catholic Archdiocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has invited the people of God in the Metropolitan See to unite in prayer and in acts of mercy for the victims of the October 29 general-election-related violence in the East African nation.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Opens With Calls for Justice, Forgiveness, and “love of neighbor”
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has opened with appeals from the Catholic Church for a renewed national commitment to “justice, forgiveness, and love of neighbor” as essential foundations for lasting peace and unity.
Benedictine Sisters in Kenya Defy Deadly Floods, Rebuild Mission Hospital Through Faith, Community Support
When the ground trembled and a deafening roar tore through the night of October 31, the members of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters (OSB) in Chesongoch, Kenya thought the generator had malfunctioned. But desperate cries at the convent gate quickly revealed a terrifying truth.
“True peace is born of justice”: Catholic Archbishop Ahead of National Reconciliation Congress in Angola
The President of the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that genuine national reconciliation in Angola can only be achieved when grounded in justice and peace.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Expresses Spiritual Solidarity with Landslide Victims in Eldoret Diocese
The Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitale has expressed spiritual solidarity with the people affected by the October 31 devastating landslide, which left more than 26 people dead in the country's Eldoret Diocese.
“Moral failure”: Catholic Priest in South Africa on Debt Crisis, Urges G20 Presidency to break Debt Injustice Cycle
The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has described the current debt burden on Africa and developing countries as “a moral failure” and a cycle that the current holder of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency should bring to an end.
Ethiopia’s Bishops Condemn Deadly Attack Near Catholic Parish, Call for Government Protection
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have strongly condemned attacks in the Oromia Region that claimed lives and destroyed property belonging to members of the Catholic community.
“Situation is calming down”: Tanzanian Local Sources after Deadly Post-Election Protests
Calm is returning to Tanzania after days of violent protests that followed the country's disputed general elections of October 29, local sources in Dar es Salaam city have reported.
“Children have lost interest in school”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says Insecurity Hindering Education in Episcopal See
Bishop Isaac Bunepuun Dugu of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala has expressed concern about the deteriorating state of education in his Episcopal See, blaming insecurity, poor roads, and social disruption for crippling learning and community development.
Survivor of Boko Haram Kidnapping Grateful for President Trump’s Move to Protect Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
Nearly three years have gone by since Paul Adamu was released by Boko Haram militants who kidnapped him and kept him in captivity for 12 days, but the Nigerian Christian is still too traumatized to talk about his experience with his kidnappers.
“Finally, the Long-Awaited Day Came”: Loreto Sisters in Eastern Africa Province Hail Merger with Congregation of Jesus
Loreto Sisters in Eastern Africa have joined their counterparts around the world in celebrating the “truly historic” union of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) and the Congregatio Jesu (CJ) – a merger that officially took effect at noon (CET) on November 4 in Loyola, Spain, bringing together approximately 1,800 members worldwide under the name Congregatio Jesu (CJ)
Major Superiors Launch First Continental Newsletter to Boost Visibility of Consecrated Life in Africa
The Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COSMAM/COMSAM) has launched its first continental newsletter, an initiative aimed at strengthening visibility, communication, and collaboration among women and men Religious across the African continent and Madagascar.
“The greatest Saint ever is Mother Mary”: Catholic Archbishop at Conclusion of Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana
Archbishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi in Ghana has urged Catholics to deepen their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary who she describes as “the greatest Saint ever.”
Catholic Official Decries Rising Insecurity in Nigeria, Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Farmers against Land Grabbers
The Coordinator of Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has expressed concern about the rising insecurity in Nigeria and its devastating impact on farmers and food security in the West African nation.
South Africa’s Religious Leaders Call for Cancellation of “unsustainable, unjust” Public Debts Ahead of G20 Summit
Religious leaders in South Africa are appealing to global leaders attending the November 22–23 Group of 20 (G20) Summit to take decisive action and unconditionally end the debt crisis burdening developing nations, especially those in Africa.
South Africans Challenged to Emulate St. Martin de Porres’ Spirit of Unity and Service
The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has urged the people of God in South Africa to embrace virtues that Saints demonstrated, including unity, humility, and service.
